“She’s A 10 But She’s The Eldest Daughter”: 50 Tweets Every Eldest Daughter Might Relate To

Accurate

That is me perfectly

Accurate

Thank you ❤

Well, I can't say I kept the family unit functioning at that age, as it was a pile of alcoholism, untreated mental illness, abuse, and divorce. But I kept my younger half-siblings safe and fed them Spaghettios.

You mean there was a time when the "men of the household" actually organised, fixed and took care of things? Like the mental load part too? Or is that just another myth of the patriarchy?

I'm not sure this is really an "either/or" thing. The conjunction you want here is "and."

Real questions being asked here.

Some parents have to depend on the oldest daughter to even get to the therapist office. Especially when younger siblings will throw tantrums because they don't want to go with Mommy, but Daddy's not home and we don't have a babysitter.

I am almost 40 and this still feels so accurate.

We need one petion right here

Besides valuable time, you also lose your privacy if your bedroom door becomes... easily unlocked.

I'm off to get "screaming crying throwing up" embroidered on a tasteful throw pillow. Who's going with me?

Recruiter: "I'd love to get you hired, but I don't have a CEO position available right now."

This explains a lot *sigh*

I see your "mother who is the eldest daughter" and raise you "mother who is the spoiled youngest daughter." Now that's a raving disaster.

The oldest daughter of immigrants? As they say in videogames, "God mode unlocked."

Eldest and only. *sigh*

Nah. I moved to another state, paid my way through college, cut off contact with my abusive parents, and married a great guy who loves me. I'm treated fairly now.

I am not a leader but... I am the eldest daughter.

Lets make this a thing

And standing on top of this bridge, just out of shot, are two parents, five half-siblings, three step-siblings, two cats, and a dog. With the most functional one being the dog.

mine is when my mum told me that I was the reason the server was down...

Eldest daughters unite!!!

Can relate

Since my teenage years

I feel this all the time. Monday, ready to start a new week working out and cleaning house! Feeling awesome! Sister calls. Her fiancé is telling her to leave. There goes the week. Time to mediate, care for, cuddle, make the feel good food and prep the couch bed. Sigh

an enby eldest the trama is real

The partners they carefully pick? Note to self: do not pick an eldest son in your next life ...

OMG... I need to go cry now, but I'll be back...

If we group up we could most likely raid area 51

Can we spare a thought for the eldest daughters' bank accounts as well, after all the years of therapy needed to realise they don't have to live their lives pleasing people? Thank you.

I tell everybody that I raised all my kids before I got married.

Truth.

I am reading this on an old office laptop that only works when it is plugged in.

Not to mention laundrywoman, pet care specialist, babysitter, dishwasher, maid, and general dogsbody. I also juggle. Contact me for weddings and bat mitzvahs.

Technically Isabella is older than Luisa, but emotionally that’s accurate!

We are definitely not OK. Send chocolate.

Yep, the eldest and have developing anger issues

Yay 🥳

Dad: "What are these mysterious substances you call paper and tape?"

Half the people I know don’t think I’m funny (and they make sure to let me know), the other half thinks I’m hilarious

Humor: the ultimate coping mechanism.

Well, then the answer is YES. Because I am ALWAYS ok. I have to be.

Aw, that's the upside! They're actually asleep. <3

Yep.

Yep.

Nope not a parent..yet. while the oldest daughter skills you learn will be helpful still does not compare to actual parenthood. (I learned this lesson the hard way).

I tried... but my younger sister dosen't like 90s rock or early 2000s music. Oh well, her loss.

That makes her a 20.

I’m the favourite cousin! My mom is the eldest daughter in a family of 12, so I have tons of cousins. All of them think I’m great!

Finally, or just desperately waiting for it?

Me

Your MBA is in the mail, along with your Doctorates in Psychology, Education, Labor Relations, and Social Work.

Bro FR 😭😭😭

Dude, I moved out of state, and I'm still kind of sorry I didn't move out of the continent.

Lucky if your getting an allowance at all.

Buying your own Christmas presents. #OldestDaughterProbs

THIS!!!

I would say that is an enormous advantage, though. But I am not brown and I also feel this counts for me. Shall we say it counts for all eldest daughters?

Jan 5!!!

I need to read this now

Maki from jjk

He says, nah, it's just been a long fight, I just got to have a warrior's spirit.