Do you get along well with your brothers and sister at home ?
@wildlittlefan (4680)
Hong Kong
February 2, 2011 12:47am CST
Sometimes, I hope that I can have sisters at home but Unfortunately, I only have brothers and I am the youngest of four in my family.I think it is good to have boys and girls together at home and make the family a place to learn how to communicate with others. Many people in today's world don't want too many children because of many practical issues such as finance, health and etc.But by looking at those family who only have one kid, he or she always have problem in relating to others as well. The only kid at home will always feel lonely and alos not good for his/her own growth.However, there are some family has more than half a dozen kids, I wonder how people can manage such a big family.Well, I think the parents arealways so amazing to deal with such a big family.What do you think?
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@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Unfortunately, I'm the only girl among my siblings, too. I love my brothers very much, but sometimes, I can't help wondering how it's like to have a sister. I get along very well with my brothers. It's the two of them who can't get along all the time. I (and my parents) have to come in between sometimes. My mom and dad both come from big families - my mom has 11 siblings while my dad has 7. My mum's family is a very happy family, my dad, not so much. So, with my mum, it's a blessing that she has a lot of siblings, but in my dad's case, it's a headache!
But, I'm still amazed at how both sets of grandparents were able to raise so many kids!
But, I'm still amazed at how both sets of grandparents were able to raise so many kids!1 person likes this
@khalida (1126)
• India
3 Feb 11
wow1 that is just a big family you got there. You get to get along and know and bond with your cousin brothers and sisters right!?
even i wonder how it would be to have a sister as i have only one brother, my sibling :) Though many cousins are there we are not too close. how about you!??
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
Well, it's fun especially during family reunions (my mom's side, anyway)! If my grams and gramps were still alive, they'd be happy to see how out of the two of them came more then 30 people! 
My cousins and I have varying ages, but we still get along. Some of my aunts are only a few years older than us, so their more "friends" than "aunts".
My cousins and I have varying ages, but we still get along. Some of my aunts are only a few years older than us, so their more "friends" than "aunts". 
@nyka08 (403)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
it's good that i have a younger sister and brother to confide into. i get along with them well. we do too have fights sometimes, but who doesn't. but being the eldest of three children, i could sometimes feel the pressure of being the role model of my younger siblings. i feel that i should be responsible and be able to take care of them. my mom and dad supports us well physically and emotionally. they are very loving parents. although ours is not that big of a family compared to others with more than 5 children, i'm quite satisfied and happy to where i'm standing right now and i'm thankful that i have a wonderful and loving family. although life may be tough for us at times, it helps when there are more of you to support one another.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Feb 11
I come from a big family of five boys and five girls. I am the second in my family of ten. I can say there are a lot of bickering going on as every one is championing their own ideas. As our age gap is not too wide apart, everyone seem to think they are better than the other. But mom is quite fair to all in the division of inheritance but still there is battlefield in the home front.
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@lizmik143 (137)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
When I was younger say during elementary and high school, I couldn't have a day without an argument with my two brothers. I am the eldest among the three siblings, and as one my mother made me in-charge of my brothers. Quarrels and arguments broke out when they wouldn't listen to me when I asked them to do something.
But we also have our wonderful times together. They are the best when it comes to making me laugh and hearing encouragement. I love them and I missed them since we are not living together anymore and soon they will have their own families.
@diane9425 (15)
• Canada
2 Feb 11
I only have one older brother and we have a love-hate relationship(emphasis on the hate). He helps me out sometimes, but most days,he'll do anything to make my life miserable. When I was younger, I wished for a younger sibling or an older sister but that never happened. But, I agree with you, I do not know how people manage to have 6+ kids. In those cases, I wonder if the parents think about their futures. I mean, sending them to college/university would not be feasible. The kids would have to take out loans and not that there's anything particularly wrong about that but I don't know, the fact that my parents are able to pay even part of my university fee makes me happy that it's just me and my brother.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
5 Feb 11
I do think that it is quite amazing that there are people that are able to have large families in today's society. That said, I grew up with one younger brother and one younger sister. When we were children, I really don't think that we were able to get along the best with each other. However, now that we are all grown, I really do feel like we get along well with each other. My sister and I talk on the phone almost every single day and she also buys little things for my children from time to time.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
2 Feb 11
I am the eldest sibling. it has been many years since i have lived at home with my siblings. My two younger brothers and i used to fight all of the time. i never fought with my sister who is the youngest of us. We all get along famously with each other now. I guess we just had some growing up to do. @khalida (1126)
• India
2 Feb 11
Big families can be a lot of fun cause there will be more bonding, more fights, more politics, more fun and everything in excess indeed,i mean literally! LOL
Now a days, siblings don't live together after marriage. if they do, then atleast then children will have an extended family with a lot of cousins. 
Now a days, siblings don't live together after marriage. if they do, then atleast then children will have an extended family with a lot of cousins. 
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Having brothers and sisters are great privileges. One has someone to share with, to talk with, play with and have instant friends and Allys. But being an only child does not make one inferior or less than those who has lots. It's how the parents raised thier children that matters. yes, it's amazing how parents who have many children manage to raise them all upright. My parents are one of them. Having a large broom of children is really taxing and yet they have done a good job as we, their children will attest!
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@preppydezza (309)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
It is fun being in a big family. I mean we are 5 siblings. 3 boys and 2 girls. We get along well! We do foodtrips together, watch movies, we even get drunk with one another. It really depends on how the parents handle big families. As for my parents, they came from big families and you can see the difference with their relationship with their siblings. On my father side, they really get well along with each other. They helped each other in sickness and in health. While in my mother side, its very different. Each siblings don't care about what's happening with their other sibling. And it is very for me considering that I grew up in a place where our parents thought us not to quarrel our families. But anyways, I bow to my parents for raising us well! ;)
@jordq7 (576)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hi there wildlittlefan!!!
Well I have 3 siblings, one boy and two girls I am the youngest.Well I can't say that I don't get along with my siblings,eversince we are kids we don't have any major fights or misunderstandings.In our family we are use to supporting and taking care of each other especially when we are not living with our parents coz they separate.
Becoz we are a product of a broken family me and my siblings learned how to stick with each other to survive life's trials and I am very glad to say that we did survive it.I am happy that I have a very supportive and loving siblings without them I may never be where I am today.
