Being the oldest sibling has plenty of perks. Behind your parents, you’re basically the boss. Unfortunately, a bucketload of responsibility and unfair expectations tend to come with the job description. You’re still treated like a kid, but expected to act like a grownup. Parents are harder on you than everyone else. You don’t get to resign once you grow up, either.
You still end up being the family mediator, and probably don’t get the recognition you deserve…until now. Consider this list of relatable eldest daughter tweets as the gold stars you should have been awarded years ago. It’s a reward for singlehandedly keeping the family sane.
Enjoy.