8 Reasons Uncles Are the Absolute Best

If a mom is lucky, her kids are a bit scared of her . . . just enough to ensure that when they're acting out, a certain look or threat of punishment will get them back in line. But when Mom is your sister (or Dad is your brother), making her mad by encouraging her kids to keep the craziness going is actually part of the fun. An uncle knows her tough-guy act is just that, and it's his job to be the fun adult. Yep, uncles are the best.