1. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being an older/ younger sibling?
Justin DeAngelis (12): “You can help the younger siblings not to make the same mistakes, [but] since I’m older, the little one sometimes tries to be the big one on top.”
Matt DeAngelis (9): “I know someone in high school with experience, [but] people listen to me less because he’s the older one.”
2. Is there any social convenience to having your sibling attend the same school?
Justin: “Yes, I have someone to hang out with when my friends aren’t around.”
Matt: “Yeah, I got introduced to high school a lot easier because I already knew upperclassmen.”
3. How well do you two get along?
Justin: “We get along okay but we have our moments.”
Matt: “On a scale of one to 10, I’d say about a six.”
4. What is the best way to resolve conflict?
Justin: “Stop talking to each other. Like, end the conversation and bite our tongues.”
Matt: “Separate ourselves by going to different rooms.”
5. What is one major difference between you two?
Justin: “Matt is a lot more shy and book-smart ,while I’m more sociable and impulsive.”
Matt: “Our personalities are total opposite, and he has a shorter temper.”