eldest_daughter_syndrome nr my youngest sibling is the most type A of all three of us in adulthood. but i developed early independence, maturity, and took care of my siblings back in the day. i used to babysit them starting as early as age 10, when my mom was home but busy and needed someone to entertain them for a few hours. as i got a bit older, i'd stay with them for the evening. she encouraged me to get a driver's license as soon as i legally could so i would be able to drive my sister to her after-school activities. i got a few bucks for the babysitting. i got to borrow the car. i didn't really depend on anyone. i didn't see anything wrong with this at the time. no one did. 260924 what's it to you? who go blather from