17 Signs You're the Oldest Sister

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Ah yes, oldest sisters. They're responsible, they have great leadership skills, and they are excellent at taking care of their incompetent younger counterparts. Can you tell I am the oldest sibling yet? Being the firstborn isn't a cakewalk, but a lot of amazing things come along with the job. I'm someone my siblings can look up to and in return I get to watch them grow up. Are you the big sister in your family? Here's 17 signs you were totally the first to be birthed.

01

Your clothes are constantly stolen by pesky little minion sisters.

TAKE IT OFF AND PUT IT BACK RIGHT NOW.

02

You're so depressed when your siblings grow out of the baby phase.

Why can't they stay little forever? Cute little smiles are way better than cute big smiles.

03

Your greatest joy in life is trying to corrupt your siblings.

You consider it training for the real world.

04

You have built-in sibling photographers for impromptu and necessary photo shoots.

Since they learned how to work an iPhone, your Instagram has never looked so fly.

05

You are bigger and stronger, therefore you hold all the power.

You consider yourself a professional torturer.

06

You've played many games you're probably too old to participate in.

It's for the children.

07

You've also watched plenty of TV shows you're too old for.

And secretly really enjoyed it.

08

You are excellent at giving your siblings "makeovers."

Let's see how terrifying you can make them look.

09

You always get the front seat.

It's called firstborn advantage, and there's no exceptions.

10

You are way overprotective.

If anyone hurts your siblings, they will suffer.

11

Your childhood was documented the most.

And your siblings are so bitter about it. #haters

12

When the parents aren't around, you're the next best thing.

You're basically a backup mom.

13

You taught your siblings everything they know about being cool.

What would they do without you?

14

You also taught them how to act before they headed off to high school and college.

You don't want them to embarrass themselves . . .

15

You have to obnoxiously remind your parents you still need attention too.

Hellooo, I'm still here! Firstborn, remember?

16

If the siblings get in trouble, they call you first.

Because you're not the one with punishment power.

17

You've got built-in friends for life.

Eh, they keep you young.

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