Firstborns of the womb, how far?
First and foremost, we would like to greet you all–the first sons and daughters. Have you ran away from home yet? Like Adam in the bible firstborns always go through a lot. But then, why did you do a fast and furious race in the battle of copulation?
Somehow lastborns think their older siblings have it easy. If you’re a lastborn, by the time you are done reading this, you will know all that glitters is not gold.
Here’s a preview of the shege firstborns see:
1. Your Money Is Everyone’s Money
What is yours is ours. Na one hand dey work but many mouths dey chop the money .
Huge shoutout to every first child trying to fend for their younger ones or even the whole family.
2. Your Property Is Not Yours Alone
As if it’s not enough that many mouths are eating one person’s money, your younger siblings will still come in heavy with audacity trifling through your wardrobe to pick one or two clothes.
Well, uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Take joy that at least you have the crown.
3. You’re The Unofficial Co-Parent
You are literally the third parent in the home. You can be having a long day and suddenly receive calls from your parents reporting your younger siblings or vice versa.
While we are on this note, firstborns don’t seem to have any problem bossing their siblings around, being partial when assigned to share items like ice-cream, or deciding you will no longer participate in house chores.
4. Constant Reminders Of Your Title And Age
What do you a reminder for as regards your status when your parents are there? Any small thing like this, they will remind you that you are the firstborn o.
Title of honor that is just a setup. Any small thing, “Don’t you know your position in the family?”
5. All Hope Is On You
You are no Merlin but best believe the future of your household lies on your shoulder. There are high expectations on your neck and million eyes on you as parents expect you to be the standard and model to your young ones.
6. You Are Your Parent’s Lab Experiment On Parenting
While an only child would not be able to relate, firstborns with younger siblings will. Parents do a lot of trial-and-error parenting with the first child.
That’s why most end up amazed at how gently they treat others, especially the lastborn.
7. Role Model, But Not By Choice
As a firstborn, you are expected to be the standard and model to your young ones. You are expected to live a certain way and abstain from youthful exuberances. You get no chance at a carefree childhood.
Sadly, despite everything, you might still receive blame and no appreciation for your effort.
#Unsolicited is a segment for reviews and opinion pieces. This edition highlights the crazy responsibilities that come with being the first child of the household.
