Sibling Rivalry: Is It Wrong To Tell The Truth About An Unfair Family Dynamic?

When it comes to siblings, it’s not uncommon to have different expectations or rules set in place. And in some cases, it can lead to different levels of favoritism or unequal treatment. This is exactly what happened to one 17-year-old Reddit user who, after years of feeling overlooked and burdened with expectations, finally spoke up and dumped the truth on her 14-year-old sister. But was the 17-year-old really in the wrong? Read on to find out what happened and decide for yourself who was in the wrong.

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Is it wrong to tell the truth about an unfair family dynamic?

Being the eldest of two siblings often comes with extra responsibilities. For one 17-year-old, it has become increasingly difficult to handle the unfair family dynamic imposed upon them by their parents. The younger sister is spoiled and adored while the elder is expected to be a 40-year-old kid and take care of the younger one. After finally expressing their feelings to their sister, they have been called an a**hole for being so honest and blunt. What would you do in this situation? Read on to find out how the community reacted and to join the conversation.