Being the baby of the family isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Pros: You get away with murder and you’re mom’s favorite. Cons: No one takes you seriously and you lose every karate fight until you hit a growth spurt and can finally take your older brother.
Being the youngest is a mixed bag, but every family can agree that the youngest is also the funniest and that life wouldn’t be the same without them. Enjoy these youngest sibling memes to relieve the sting of getting pushed around and living in hand-me-downs.
Even Jennifer Lawrence Can’t Escape Sibling Rivalry
If one of the most beloved and relatable actresses can’t get out of being picked on by her older brothers, Golden Globe in hand, none of us are safe. At least being in an exclusive club with J. Law isn’t the worst fate.
Being the Youngest Could Be Worse
Being the youngest does come with a few perks. In any sibling brawl, parents always sides with the youngest.
Older Siblings Are Your Best Friends and Worst Enemies
The above meme is accurate, but it doesn’t tell the whole story either. Older siblings will kick your butt, but they’re they only ones who are allowed to do so. If anyone else messes with you, older siblings will go Rambo on them.
Every Youngest Sibling Has Been Here
Toys are for sharing, right? And clothes and leftovers and everything else your older sibling owns. All of it is joint property. Older siblings must have missed the memo.
If Your Sibling Didn’t Convince You That You Were Adopted, Are You Even the Youngest?
The most psychologically messed up prank that older siblings universally play: telling their younger siblings crazy stories about their birth. Born in a hospital? No way! We found you being raised by wolves and took pity on you. Don’t be annoying, or Mom and Dad might take you back to the woods.
Identity? What Identity?
Having older siblings means every teacher will recognize you not as yourself, but as an offshoot of your older sibling.
If they were a model student, you have a high standard to live up to. If they were a nightmare, your teacher expects you to be a troublemaker from day one. No one said life was fair.
The Youngest Is Also a Prime Target for Bored Shenanigans
Did we say target? Good, that’s what we meant to say. Youngest children double as Nerf battle targets, sticker books, dolls and art canvases all in one small, sticky, easily manipulated package.
At Least You Get To Drive Your Older Siblings Crazy in Return
After all that abuse, erm, “fun,” nothing hits better than the sound of sweet, sweet payback.
Being the Most Chaotic Sibling Is Part of the Youngest Child Code
Because your older siblings are always egging you on. That, and you have to compete with them even though they’re twice your size and have way more coordination.
Being Chaotic Partially Comes From Having To Entertain Yourself
Meanwhile, once you’ve recovered from hitting your head on the diving board because your big brother dared you to do a backflip, you’ll be stuck watching your siblings play video games. Unless there’s an extra controller, you never get a turn.
You Can’t Have It Both Ways
Do you want to be taken seriously, or get away with never doing the dishes? This is the dilemma youngest children have faced since the beginning of time.
Being the Youngest Means Being Stuck in the Worst Seat on Every Road Trip
Originally, youngest siblings get the middle seat because it’s the easiest spot for a car seat. Unfortunately, it also becomes your permanent spot, unless you happen to outgrow one of your older siblings or they graduate to riding shotgun.
Finally, the Proof We’ve Been Waiting For
Finally, the evidence we needed to get our older sisters grounded — and only 20 years too late.
Youngest Siblings Always Get Stuck Asking Mom for Favors
Parents always have a soft spot for their youngest child. The baby of the family is also the cutest and older siblings use that to their advantage. If you want Mom or Dad to say yes to a spontaneous trip to Sky Zone or a last-minute pizza night, send the youngest to ask. No parent can resist the puppy dog eyes of their “baby,” even when their baby is 10.
Truth
Refer back to number two. Older siblings have no private property. It’s the premium they pay for getting to do everything first and stay up late.
We Almost Can’t Blame Youngest Children From Cheating
Seriously, how can we blame them? When you’re the youngest, everyone in the family is better than you at every game. Subtle cheating is just leveling the playing field.
Being the Youngest Is the Best and the Worst
The worst part: The entire family thinks they can tell you what to do and treats you like a baby.
The best part: You always have someone to turn to in times of need, for life. Siblings relationships aren’t perfect, but you can always count on your big brothers or sisters to have your back when it comes down to it.
