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Originally Posted by TrailRunner14
I was 5 years older than him. My parents were very much about getting things done in the garden and outside, and a lot of times I got in trouble because I did not do my job. Heck! I was what? 8. He was 3. What business does am 8 year old have overseeing a 3 year old? Go figure that.
I don't think I was old enough to decide what would be best for him and I really don't think I should be held accountable for things I didn't know how to handle.
Sorry. Rambling.
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I agree - an 8 year old has no business supervising a 3 year old. I grew up with a similar but different dynamic with my younger brother who is 5 years younger too.
You were parentified and that is not ok and not right. So sorry you had to experience such. Children should not have to parent their sibling(s), your parents were not doing their jobs as parents.