Having a sibling makes growing up more exciting. It’s knowing that you get to share the living space with another human and feel comfortable in those surroundings. No more will you feel lonely and in need of company. You’ll get all the love and attention you’ve ever asked for with a sibling by your side. Everything will be as nice and jolly as you pictured it this whole time!
Well, that’s what they told you before you actually got to spend some time with that sibling. In reality, sibling relationships are quite the challenge, to say the least. Every waking moment, siblings look forward to the one time of the day to really put their counterparts to shame.
The following 35 experiences recount moments that one has with their siblings during childhood. These are the moments that, for the most part, every “only-child” should feel lucky they never got to experience. If you’re an only kid, take a moment to count your blessings because these next 35 slides are sure to make you appreciate your peaceful childhood even more.
You certainly won’t be missing much from this experience. Having small fights growing up is what having siblings is all about. The rivalry starts manifesting itself into knuckle sandwiches and, sooner or later, you start realizing why it’s better to just get along.
This is the face you put on when you realize your sibling decided to talk back to your parents. You want to make sure you eavesdrop as silently as possible without becoming a part of the problem. It’s every kid’s moment of glory to catch their sibling getting reprimanded by mommy and daddy, so don’t mess it up!
Sometimes you catch yourself in the wrong in the midst of a fight or argument. That’s totally okay if you can learn to control your feelings and act like the bigger sibling. Take the responsibility to do what’s right and make up for it, even if it started at your own hand!
Phone chargers are an easy way to tick your sibling off. Siblings will often steal each other’s phone chargers so they can have a twisted advantage when using each other’s belongings. The name of the game is the more sharing, the more chances my sibling has to sabotage me one way or another. Gotta keep your wits about you!
On your marks, get set, GO! That’s usually what goes off in your head as bath time approaches. It’s always a race to be the first one in the shower because, let’s face it, if you’re not first, then you’re last!
Being the younger sibling can be tough sometimes. It’s especially burdensome when you’re faced with living under the shadow of your older sibling, who can seemingly do no wrong in your parents’ eyes. All the more reason to have that motivation to out-do them whenever you get the chance. As a younger sibling, make sure to use that inner fire wisely.
Ah yes, favors. You could ask them all you want, but odds are, your older sibling is going to shoot you down. Besides the odd satisfaction of rejecting your younger kin, it’s also not the coolest thing to hang around people younger than you. Also, siblings like ruining each other’s sense of privacy since it can really get on their nerves so they detest doing favors for each other.
You just evaded the parental units and you managed to find that one toy your sibling’s been hiding from you all this time. What are you going to do next? Try extracting yourself quietly without a trace. The quicker and more incognito you can do it, the less your sibling will be suspicious of your spying.
9) Favors Not Worth Asking
Is it possible to get away from doing your dirty work? Some siblings intend on having their smaller, inferior relative do their bidding for them. As long as the other sibling isn’t willing to rat out any names, then you may be in the clear, depending on how gruesome the task at hand is.
Having a dog decide between their friend and “best” friend is actually a confidence breaker. We all want to have that bond with an animal, but some of us get luckier than others when we attract their attention. Just don’t take it out on anybody if you start noticing your sibling getting more cuddle time with your furry friend.
You can expect to hear constant bickering and shouting your way when you have a sibling. Their incessant noise pierces the calm air whenever you think they’ve gone away. Start getting used to the racket, or else it will just be worse for you in the end.
When horseplaying goes too far and someone actually gets injured, it’s time to run for cover. Apologies start coming in 100 mph as you try to do all you can to settle the score before your name gets relayed to your parents for disobedience. It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
The classic “My sibling stole my food” ordeal. You go back to your favorite potato chip bag only to realize someone swooped in and took the rest. What a fine way to do business. Every sibling has an excuse for taking their kin’s food, but not every sibling has the wit to know how to get away with it.
14) Now You Listen To Me!
Ever had or seen a situation where the older sibling stays home to take care of the younger siblings? If you have, then you’ve noticed by now how the younger sibling tends to never listen to the older one’s commands. The pressure is on the older sibling, though, because they know most of the responsibility hinges on them if something were to go wrong. If the babysitting succeeds, then the older one would’ve earned their parents’ trust moving forward. Trust us, the younger sibling WILL try to sabotage that opportunity.
15) There Is An ‘I’ In Win
Winning for a sibling means everything. A small victory feels like conquering a new planet, in a way, one feels after. It’s like knowing you have the validation of your parents on your side as proof that you have won the argument. Nothing quite feels better than that!
16) Battle For The Remotes
When we were younger, true power is having the television remote control at your disposal while your sibling cluelessly searches for nothing but empty air. There was some oddly satisfying feeling of knowing you had complete power of the living room and nobody could tell you otherwise. Don’t forget to account for the tv receiver! Most siblings will counteract with a good ol’ receiver block to render the possession of a remote useless.
17) War Of The Television
Again, we start seeing a common denominator here: television. The crux of modern-day living, there have been countless sibling battles waged in the living room as a result of the television. The age-old tradition continues when Netflix adopted a limited number of accounts in use at a time. Just another way to block your sibling from enjoying your perks!
18) Blocking The Receiver
Now, this was a game-changer! Not most people resorted to blocking the receiver since that was pretty much the ultimatum; you either turn in this remote or you’re not changing the channel. It’s definitely one of the strongest moves in the sibling rivalry playbook and one that will continue to impact sibling lives.
We were always taught that sharing is an invaluable trait, but was that always the case? Most siblings have a tantrum when they find out they have to share anything that belongs to them. It’s best to instill the values of selflessness and caring while they’re young in order to dissuade any acts of selfishness or greediness.
20) Being The Younger One
It takes an entire childhood to know that being the younger one isn’t what it’s cracked out to be. Your older sibling is constantly heckling you and believing they are better than you no matter what. Odds are, if your sibling is significantly older, then physical development does play a factor and you suddenly seem even less inclined to believe in yourself. As a younger sibling, the best thing to do is believe in yourself and that you’ll excel your older sibling one day.
One of the most awkward feelings being raised with an older sibling is when our comebacks were just not good enough. It’s that moment you think you have something witty to use, and then suddenly fall flat on your face from how corny it was actually delivered. That’s when the response “so” comes into play over and over again since nothing is more annoying than constantly repeating your unoriginal response to the situation.
22) I’m Shocked You Would Think That
Acting school starts early if you’re not an only child. It’s important to know when to act alarmed so that you can avoid suspicion of yourself in any plot to sabotage your sibling. It’s better to act it out all the way than to admit your fault. No matter what you choose, acting surprised is a move that all children with siblings have in their back pocket.
23) “It Wasn’t That Hard!”
The usual “I didn’t hit you hard” response after a playful scene turns into a painful nightmare. It doesn’t really matter if it was a hard hit, but what matters is that it caused a rather sad reaction. Most kids don’t’ know their own strength and the consequences of their actions. It’s important to point out when they go past the point of no return in order to avoid violence at any cost.
Teasing between siblings is one of the most savage things that can occur. Reason being is because there seem to be points where the teasing has no end and it just results in constant bickering between two parties. As a parent, be sure to monitor this type of behavior closely because once it becomes unsupervised, it can return with greater force.
Moms have a field day when it’s time to dress up her little ones. They have so much fun that odds are you’ve shared a matching set with your sibling if you both grew up in the same house. It’s a little embarrassing to look back on, but it is also a really adorable sight to behold. Thankfully, these occasions tend to typically be for the holidays, so going to school and matching wouldn’t be in this conversation.
26) The older sibling always have it “worse”
Older siblings love to complain about how they had it stricter growing up. Everything was more enforced and regulated when they were the small ones around. Now the rules of the house have gotten less strict and of course, they always give the baby sibling flack for having it easier.
Secretly stealing food and hiding it was another childhood go-to if you had a sibling. You always loved seeing their face when their favorite snack foods were gone and by your hands. It was tough to hide the food since your sibling had all the ways to find out your hiding spots, since they had used it before you.
Hugging it out was just another phrase for throwing the white flag. This was the point where, as siblings, you never wanted to get to. It’s almost as if admitting defeat and letting the other armed forces win. It’ll be a stiff hug in the middle, but only to send the right message that while the battle may be finished, the war is certainly not yet over.
29) I Need To Use The Bathroom!
Ah yes, the bathroom. When things start to get spicy, another battleground for sibling rivalry opens up. Don’t be tempted to pick your bathroom as your poison if you can’t stand the smell of a lone, floating poop or hot water shutoff courtesy of your sibling.
30) No Such Thing As Peace And Quiet
Is it possible to get away from your sibling when on vacation? Short and long answer: no, you can’t. Sharing the same bed, eating on the same side of the table, and even using the same bathroom affords children with siblings no alone time at all. It’s constantly being surrounded by your older sibling through thick and thin.
If there is one thing a good sibling will always do, it’s provide toilet paper at your darkest hour. Just yell their name in any bathroom and trust us, they’ll come running with the mentality to want to prank you. Only when they find out you need toilet paper do they realize it’s best to help you since they don’t want to get caught up on the receiving end with you leaving them empty handed one day.
32) Snitches Get Stitches
Getting told on is completely embarrassing and hard news to take. It’s knowing that you’re officially walking the plank to your doom for committing a terrible mistake. There’s nowhere to hide now and instead, it’s time to hear the fat lady sing on this one.
33) Special Time With Parents
Getting that special time with a parent reassures you that you’re the golden child despite what anyone else thinks. Let your older sibling think they’ve won it all. Meanwhile, you get to sleep on your parent’s bed as a perk, get first bid on food, and get the best gifts during Christmas and your birthday. This is what makes having another sibling worth it sometimes.
Having more siblings makes it harder to identify who is who. Just imagine having twins or triplets and then suddenly confusing one baby for the other! It totally happens and as a parent, we learn through our mistakes by simply name-calling and practicing. Just as long as this behavior doesn’t continue as the kids develop in order to avoid a sad reaction from one of them.
Calling dibs on the front co-pilot seat, a.k.a. “shotgun”, is a tradition as old as time. It’s also a brutal game of push and shove until one sibling gets crowned sitter of the front passenger seat. The “shotgun” game is very much alive in today’s world and it gets pretty serious the younger and more energetic you are.
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Having a sibling makes growing up more exciting. It’s knowing that you get to share the living space with another human and feel comfortable in those surroundings. No more will you feel lonely and in need of company. You’ll get all the love and attention you’ve ever asked for with a sibling by your side. Everything will be as nice and jolly as you pictured it this whole time!
Well, that’s what they told you before you actually got to spend some time with that sibling. In reality, sibling relationships are quite the challenge, to say the least. Every waking moment, siblings look forward to the one time of the day to really put their counterparts to shame.
The following 35 experiences recount moments that one has with their siblings during childhood. These are the moments that, for the most part, every “only-child” should feel lucky they never got to experience. If you’re an only kid, take a moment to count your blessings because these next 35 slides are sure to make you appreciate your peaceful childhood even more.
