Finally. If you’re the oldest child, you’re not surprised to hear that a new study has confirmed that older children have it rougher. A sociology professor at Johns Hopkins University has proven that there is a national pattern of parents punishing older children more severely than younger children citing that parents routinely use older children to send a message to younger children.

I’m the oldest, and I have to say that I didn’t feel like I had it very rough as a kid. Sure, my sister got to do a few more things that I did, but I think that’s because my parents realized that I lived through everything, so my little sister had a pretty good chance of making it through unscathed. I think some of it had to do with different personalities, too. While I asked to do things, my sister said she was doing them.

I’m sure my mom will weigh in on the topic. Just keep checking the comments!

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