I'm the youngest and sometimes its so the best and other times it kinda sucks
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I have to disagree with the first poster. The oldest child is typically the one who has to wait longer to do things. While the younger child may be upset that the oldestis getting to do something they cannot do, you have to realize that person has been alive longer and therefore has earned the right to do those things, so to speak. Often times younger children get to do things earlier than older siblings age wise because the parents either get lazy and aren't as strict or realize hey its going to be ok.\n\nBeing the oldest also has its advantages. More power often times, but the oldest born typically enjoys that more than the others. By power I mean watching over things. The oldest has a lot more responsibilities than the other siblings. If the parents are away, the oldest has to be in charge. There are also unspoken responsibilities like protecting your siblings, watching out for them, helping them with school work, etc.
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ITS GREAT, WHEN YOUR OLDER YOU PROBABLY WONT REMEMBER KEEP A DIARY I HAVE HAD MANY AND ONE DAY WHEN I HAVE KIDS I HOPE TO SHARE EVERY PART OF MY LIFE WITH THEM.
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I've had friends like that too. And you can only do so much. Sometimes, they need to learn on their own, as much as it may hurt you to see them get hurt, but at least you know that you have trie to advise them well. However, let them know that you are there and that you are willing to listen. Perhaps, you can find a place where they help teens with problems and get help together.
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when i was younger i wish I stayed out longer, partied harder and let myself go abit.. instead of being so uptight and looking after my friends and not enjoying myself that little bit more... "you know, let my hair down abit"
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Life isn't fair and some people see more of life at a younger age than others. All you can do is understand that most people your age haven't had the life experiences you have had. And would you really wish it on them? If your life has been hard, sometimes you may feel impatient or condescending towards people you see as naive and inexperienced. Just watch that you  don't come across as too brittle or bitter. Although you feel old, at 13 you have a lot of life in front of you. The fact that your aunt says you act 30 is a warning that you may be acting a little too hardened. Lighten up and enjoy being young. Don't feel that you are already so grown up that you can't enjoy some of the rites of passage of a young teenage girl.
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I was 13...wasnt too bad but now I've had better abd I'm great at it
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I'm ok, and I had an awful childhood.\nGranted, It's taken years to get myself balanced and to be able to accept my past. But from the day I went into care at 14, I decided I didn't want to be like the others around me... I had a rocky lot of teenage years. but who doesn't?\nI am now 24 and Mother to a beautiful 4 and a half year old girl.\nAnd even if I say so myself, I am a good Mum, my daughter is polite well mannered happy and loved. I think that one of the reasons I have done well with her is because, I swore that I would never do to her what my Mum did to me... I had to live with the consequences and it wasn't pleasant!\nSure, I'm not completeley un-affected by my past and even now I get stages where I don't understand why, or feel upset or betrayed. But I DO understand and know, that I will be the best Mother I can for my little one. And feel lucky that I was shown how bad things could be, so that I can break a cycle, and give my Daughter the future she deserves.
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I don't know what your troubles were but they sound pretty bad.  We support you and your great positive attitude.  I lost alot of loved ones in my family including my nephew when he was just 15.   I know what you are saying and thank God every day that I and my children are alive to share another day together.  God bless you!
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I feel you very much on that one.but i think your the one who is on the fault you have got them so use to you picking up after them now they dont care you should have made a routine from the begining.sit and seriously tell them its not right and they need to help you out.i am sure they love you and they will understand,
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i think its cool =] but im not great at it.
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its hard i know, but wot does it for me, i always look around me and find people with much worse problems and children who are suffering with cancer but still smile  this brings a tear to my eyes a feeling of shame for being so negative, the past is gone never to return look forward and think how lucky you are to be able to see speak walk, we all take these things for granted
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the middle child gets it the worst because they want the attention the oldest is always the best child ..... brat
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yeah this happens alot and it sure does hurt especially when you see them together but you have to be strong and mature about it
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Kayla, \nSometimes things can get pretty low in life and we don't always know why. I have been there and my heart goes out to you now. It seems as though there are those that suffer more than others at times and I know it doesn't seem fair.\n\nThink about the future even though it is hard. Tell yourself that it is going to get better and take one little thing out of your day that may have made you slightly smile and think of it often.\nTalk to your Mom, I do to mine. She is with you, just in a different way. \nSchool is a hard place to find friends, especially girls. They can be very petty! Find them elsewhere. In a good place. Like maybe a support group or something.\nMost of all, say your prayers! He is listening even though at times it doesn't seem like it. Things will fall into place. I promise you that!
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My youngest and oldest have both had babies, I was extremely happy about both.  Both My kids are still my babies, no matter who came first or last, I love them both more than my own life.
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I was nine.  It sucked, but I managed.
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i do feel, in a pressing situation. some times good prevail, and some times bad prevail.