is it better to be the youngest chilld or eldest?
465020
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.
937000
You are being the better person by not bragging.  I know your age is hard.  My daughter is probably close to your age (she's 12 and I apologize if I didn't get even close to your age) but she is very mature for 12 and there are kids that annoy her to the point that she doesn't even want to be friends but I think she needs to learn how to be tolerable.\n\nNo one person is perfect ever so knowing this we must tolerate the differences in one another.  You know that you are a smart girl but at the same time you don't have to broadcast it because you're afraid people won't like you if you're not...that already makes you the better person.\n\nFeel good about yourself that you don't have to broadcast your strengths because you believe in your abilities and don't rely on that alone.\n\nI don't know if I helped any but you asked a really great question and I wish I would have had a forum like this to go to when I was your age.\n\nBest of luck to you.\n\n~~Theresa
1172437
We should always respect our elders and others around us.  So, if the kids are speaking their mind in a civil non-foul way, then it's okay.  If they do it in a crude way, then it's not.
518396
It is WAY better to be raised by loving caring parents then have your child being raised in a daycare. Being with your child teaching them what could be better and at least you know what they are learning and not learning from other children who may not have the best influences
168737
Do you mean earlier in the day or at an earlier age??
889173
Just think of the advantages you will have over the other kids in afew years time!  Keep at it! :D
519639
Go with the first if you're still in love - you'll always have that (that they were your first) and it's more romantic.  You need to decide what's best for you - stop asking the people online who don't even know you.
1099316
People give priority--well,it is the way both look towards life.Whether communicaion is important,frndship is vital or intimacy--it depends.Age is a detrimental factor.Two kids smile at eachother,teenagers priority is physical intimacy.A mature couple may want to communicate meaningful,an aged couple would want eachother for companionship.
582022
pros:  Your kids are free to learn based on their own pace, and delve deeper into thier own interests.  \n\nCons:  Your kids learn from you, so if you have bad habits they will have them too.  Evaluate your self before you start...\n\nand create a good group of friends with kids aged 2-3 years younger and older than your kids.
341924
Or you can do this ^.^ which in my opinion is much more cooler. \n^.^
1160424
Both are acceptable, although Junior and Senior and more often used.  It's really a matter of preference.
909624
If I could keep the years I have already had and swap now I would swap with my friends little boy. He died as soon as he was born and never got a chance at life. So I would give him what I have left if he wants it
412875
It sort of depends on the context you're using it in.  If you're talking to say, a kid, you'd use the first one.  But if you're talking to a friend that's looking for a job, you'd use the 2nd one.  It depends on how you use the sentences.  The first one is more of future tense, while the 2nd one is more present tense.
97939
Advantage: do what you want (stay up late, get a job)\n\nDisadvantage: you have to do things you don't want to do (stay up late, keep a job)\n\nDoes't matter if you are 18 or 88, you still have to answer to somebody and still have chores to do and rules to follow, even if they are your own rules!
213889
i skipped a grade ( 6th) so when i was up to graduation, i was the youngest in my grade by about 7 months. Not fun, but when the youngest kid is the smartest kid, everyone forgets age  :-)
340210
4thefan.\n\nShort is good.  To build up recognition and memory recall among your clientele along the way.   Shorter and simpler is better.
133044
Nope! To give you an example, in Turin the youngest is aged 14 and the oldest is aged 58! Well, it could be agrued that the youngest are best for things like ice skating and the oldest are best suited to curling.