Do you agree that being an eldest son or daugther is not easy?

Obviously, I AGREE! But, I think not all eldest son/daughter. I'm actually the fourth(4th)son in the family. But in our family,my eldest daughter never took charge the responsibilities of my parents. She wasn't there for almost 8 years. I don't think so, maybe she escaped for being an eldest...lol.. Yeah, it's so unfortunate to have this kind of sister. Sometimes, I would just say that if I would be the eldest, I would really do my tasks and responsibilities. I woulw show to my brothers, sisters, and my parents that I could really take charge for everything. For sometimes, I was desperate when I saw other persons, neighbors being taking cared by their eldest son/daugther. I really hate her. To enumerate my hatred, read the following: 1. She told me that she would help me in my study but she's not there; 2. She promised to give some special gifts if I would become a Valedictorian; 3. She never contacted my parents, just a cell phone number, a letter or any initiative moves; 4. She's irresponsible. It was on August as of this year 2009 when he contacted us.. THANK GOD!!! lol...

Hi ronz, I am the oldest :) I have 2 younger brothers and 1 sister. Life is sometimes tough. Apart from the responsibilities that I have to look after my siblings, one of my brothers does not get along with parents, and so there is often fights and arguments between my brother and parents. Being the eldest, I can understand sorta both sides. I do side with my parents though, because it is important to be loyal and obedient to your parents. This troubles me every day and every moment of my life. You see, I dont really like fights in families...so it is sorta distressing...prayer helps :) But I wish we could all just get along happily, oh well. We will see what happens in time I guess...

It is never easy. The responsibilities and burden are on your shoulders. Things even get more difficult if there are many children in the family, say more than 10, you will mature at an early age, for sure. Actually 3 or 4 brothers and sisters to look after when dad and mom are out is already a huge responsibility. enjoy life!

Eldest kids in the family more often are their parents' favorites than their siblings, a study has pointed out. But gosh! if only i can choose my rank among the siblings. i am the eldest and i have 4 more girl siblings. the rivalry/competition on clothes, looks, and other stuffs is always a nuisance to me. it has always been said that tough times is what differentiates a loser from a winner. there's no sense of moping too much on any situations that would happen being as the eldest. instead of thinking and absorbing the negative, i challenge myself to go beyond what is expected of me..

hi ronz, i am so agree with you. i am an oldest daughter in my family, and i have a young brother. i should say it is not easy to be older sister, when we were young, parents always paid more attention to the younger, i got less care. but there is one exception in my family that the girl should be spoiled a little,hahaha... and in my opinion, although it is not easy to be an older one, but i am happy to have a young brother.

I would say Yes, it isn't easy to be the eldest in the family. When parents are not around responsibilities and immediate decisions lies in our hands. It's a great responsibility that we have to have the guts to handle it well because our younger siblings depends on us.

hi dear friend what you said is right i agree that being an eldest son or daughter is not that much easy as am the eldest son of my family have a nice day thank you