But as an older sibling, I agree that us older brothers and sisters are traditionally meant to take care of younger siblings.
Well, I probably should've mentioned that it also all depends on how close you are in age and how well you get along. The larger the gap, the more dependent a younger sibling is going to be on an older sibling. And you're right this is also largely based on my immediate observation.
My cousin Alison is the youngest of three and she ALWAYS thought she had it the hardest, even though her oldest sister clearly did. Also, I didn't adress favoritism as much, because I feel that a lot of older siblings feel less cherished because they notice that the rules are less strict with younger siblings because parents have already figured out what works and what doesn't. I don't think John relaxed with Sam, so while Dean might've known that Sam was the pride and joy, he might not have felt treated particularly differently.
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Well, I probably should've mentioned that it also all depends on how close you are in age and how well you get along. The larger the gap, the more dependent a younger sibling is going to be on an older sibling. And you're right this is also largely based on my immediate observation.
My cousin Alison is the youngest of three and she ALWAYS thought she had it the hardest, even though her oldest sister clearly did. Also, I didn't adress favoritism as much, because I feel that a lot of older siblings feel less cherished because they notice that the rules are less strict with younger siblings because parents have already figured out what works and what doesn't. I don't think John relaxed with Sam, so while Dean might've known that Sam was the pride and joy, he might not have felt treated particularly differently.
Anyway, thank you for your comments, my dear.