Firstborns always take the lead.

Usually eing the oldest translates into certain family responsibilities that require leadership skills from an early age.

Parents tend to invest much more time and resources in their firstborn.

This is also seen in the bible in

Their father gave them many gifts of silver, gold and precious things, with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Also, they expect them to serve as role models to their younger siblings.

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Some of the responsibilities of the firstborns include;

1. Make an effort to support your siblings financially

If you have a stable source of income, it is your responsibility to support your siblings financially.

Advisably, constantly chip in to clear their school fees and foot their bills even if your parents are still alive.

Also, you can learn how to hustle while still in Campus so that when you clear University Education you know how to survive.

Because this will give you independence and reduce your over-reliance on your parents.

2. Check your siblings homework

As a firstborn, you definitely are at a higher education level compared to your siblings.

Therefore, it is your responsibility to help your younger siblings with their homework even when your parents are around.

3. Act as trendsetters

Parents invest a lot of time establishing rules for their first child, building a reputation for toughness that they hope will trickle down to later children.

To add on, firstborns are entrusted to act as the rules enforcer of the family, which builds intelligence, discipline, and leadership qualities.

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To sum up, firstborns not only represent the future hope of the family and its name but are also regarded as the first heirs of the family.

But he shall acknowledge the firstborn, … by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; to him belongs the right of the firstborn. Deuteronomy 21:17