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12 Signs Your Little Brother is Your Role Model

When you’re the oldest sibling, it's pretty much a requirement to be a good role model to your younger siblings. But sometimes, not only is that pretty f*cking hard, but there are times when your little brother becomes your role model:

  1. You love how he never gives up. Whether it’s math homework or karate, your little brother never puts the towel in. He always strives to do better even when he gets it oh so wrong. You can’t help but admire his determination even when it's ridiculous.

  2. You’re amazed how he’s always trying…because you don’t know how he can have so much patience with things like building legos or drawing. But you wish you had that much focus on the things you do.

  3. You actually talk to him about life. It’s not everyday that we open up to our little brothers about life because they'll tease us about it, but you find yourself opening up to him because he actually understands…well, most of the time, anyway. You’re reminded that though he’s younger, life can be hard for him too.

  4. He’s not afraid to point out when you’re wrong. Little brothers live to tell us we’re wrong. But your little brother sometimes tell you you’re wrong in a way that makes you consider your mistakes. And that’s okay because that’s what siblings are there for, little or big.

  5. You’ve actually listened to his advice. No matter how old he is, your little brother will always seem childish to you. But there are moments where he drops wisdom that you can’t help but listen to, especially if it’s about a boy you’re crushing on. You listen because he never sugar coats anything.

  6. You like spending time with him…because though he may drive you crazy, there’s never a dull moment between you two.

  7. You take after his pranks. Yeah, they suck but they’re so clever, that you use them on other people for fun and sometimes for petty revenge.

  8. He may be little but he’s wise beyond his years. It always surprises you to know that he actually has a brain but you admire it all the same.

  9. You don’t always take him too seriously…because at the end of the day, he’s your little brother. So yeah, you love him and all but you’re still the boss.

  10. And if you do, it’s to drive him crazy…because he knows your sarcasm enough to know that you’re not actually taking him seriously. 

  11. You guys always argue…because most of those arguments are heated debates. Sometimes, he’s too smart for his own good and you want to put him in his place.

  12. You’re invested in his hobbies…because he’s so dedicated to them himself that you get excited for him. You’re proud of him for chasing his dreams. It inspires you to do the same.

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