For many people, family is one of the most important things in the world. Everyone needs a group of people that they can rely on and come to for advice when in need. While many people see their family at home and together doing activities, others get to spend the entire school day with them as well. Going to school with your siblings can either help or hurt your relationship with them.
Whether you are a twin, an older sister or brother, or the baby of the family going to school, it is going to change the relationship. Even though the relationship might change, that doesn’t mean that it is going to be a bad change. After interviewing some of the students at the high school, they stated that spending time together without the rest of their family allowed them to bond under the influence of the rest of their family. Having an older sibling that goes to the same school as you also means that you may be able to ride to school with them instead of having to get up early to catch the bus or ride with your parents. This allows the student to be able to sleep later, which everyone wishes they could do. While not as likely, if placed in a class with a relative, they have a built-in study buddy and do not have to try meeting up with somebody else. Along with all of these positives, it also helps people with mental issues when they have a close family member in school with them at any certain time.
While there might be many positives to going to school with a sibling, not every family sees it as a blessing. For most siblings with an age gap of 3–4 years, the older of the two often find it hard to connect with the younger sibling due to their maturity level. The younger sibling might see the older sibling as the moody older relative who doesn’t want anything to do with them. Another downside is that siblings are, a majority of the time, dragged into each other’s drama. Whether they were in it to start off or not, they are always being asked about it. In addition to being wrapped up in the drama, siblings are made aware of all of the other’s rights or wrongdoings. Without a good bond, there might be a desire to get the other in trouble, whether it be with the administration or parents. One of the most challenging things is the need to be the better sibling. Being related means there will always be comparisons between the two, which in itself can create lots of rivalry.
School is another way to create great memories, and having a sibling there with you builds a bond that will last a lifetime. Although they may not always get along, as they get older, the good memories will outweigh the negative ones. When meeting with future families, the stories of their youth will always have something in common. Even though life may be hard, it is much easier to navigate it with a friend.
