Normally when we think of our siblings we often think about how annoying they are. How they bug you and fight with you and get you in trouble.

I’m the youngest of three daughters, being six years younger than the sister closest in age to me, and eight years younger then my oldest sister.

“The plight of the older sibling”: an article I recently read describing why older siblings have it tougher than younger ones. It claims that parents are harder on older siblings than on younger ones in order to set an example.

We have all heard the stereotypes surrounding the responsible older sibling and the somewhat less responsible younger sibling. According to a recent study done at Johns Hopkins University, these stereotypes may very well be true.

When most people compare me and my sister, Dominique, it usually comes down to something like this: I’m quiet and hard working, and my sister is loud and hyperactive.