As a firstborn, I know what it's like to be the oldest sibling. I empathize with how my daughter feels about the responsibility.

• I grew up the oldest of three, so I know firsthand the responsibility that an oldest child can feel. • Oldest children often take on leadership roles, feeling pressure to meet high expectations. • I'm encouraging my oldest child to set boundaries to help reduce burnout.

I grew up as the oldest of three siblings, and I took my job quite seriously.

I loved any sort of paper supplies, like notebooks, where I could write down all of my plans. I was often called "bossy" because I had no issue letting my younger siblings know what they should be doing, when, how, and why. When questioned, I would simply say, "Because I said so."

Today, I'm noticing similar habits with my own children.

Oldest children can feel a lot of pressure

Oldest children are naturally pushed into leadership roles