The Benefits (and non-benefits) of being the Youngest

You probably think it is a stereotype that the youngest gets the most attention. Well, you are correct, the youngest does.

The youngest pretty much gets all of the attention for a while. When the youngest is born, the parents are gushing over the newborn baby, because the newborn baby is the cutest! But, it isn't just attention that the youngest gets. I find this pretty unfair, but it is true. The youngest hardly ever gets blamed. It's true, the parents always say that the older siblings should have known better.

However, being the youngest isn't always good. One reason is, older siblings think that they can just pick on you, because you are smaller and weaker. People are always bragging about your older siblings. It might make you worry that you won't be able to achieve what they have achieved. People will always be comparing you to your siblings and confusing your siblings for you. My mom sometimes calls me by my brother's name or my sister's name. You have to admit, that is pretty insulting. When you finally grow up a little, with a personality and an opinion, your siblings won't like that. They will go their separate ways, when they grow up.  Also, having no one to play with is a big downer. Your siblings have already grown up. They don't want to play with you.

That is why being the youngest is awesome, and sometimes not so awesome.