carrying or doing someone else's responsibility is not fun

June 7, 2011 7:54pm CST
you obliged me to do and carry out someone else's responsibility. i grew up doing it when it's supposed to be Onni's and not mine. you allowed Onni and the other two (siblings) to do what they want but not me. am i not allowed to be happy?
2 responses
• Philippines
8 Jun 11
When it comes to siblings, the younger ones are the disadvantaged ones. I'm 2nd from the eldest so the pressure wasn't that tight. We always passed the chores to the younger ones. It was fun til we realized we were acting like jerks.
8 Jun 11
problem is m not the youngest..just like you, im 2nd from the eldest..
@Allieis (45)
11 Jun 11
I am the second eldest too, and as I was growing up, I always felt the need to please, to be noticed. I think it stems from the eldest being the first born and the younger ones always being the babies. Here is a solution that might work for you. Ask your parents to create a 'chore rota'. You might want to explain in a clear and calm way that you are getting stressed by the amount you do, and sharing the responsibilities would be helpful. Your parents might not even realize that you are doing more than your fair share, and by telling them, would make it better for you.