World Affairs And Beyond

To all the younger siblings and younger cousins: When someone deliberately turns you against the eldest sibling or an elder in your family, understand what is really happening. You are being deprived of a relationship that could have given you so much: guidance, protection, wisdom, support, opportunities, love, and someone who may have stood beside you when others would not. And remember this: People who turn you against your own family, especially against those who are older than you, are not your friends. Never. A person who genuinely cares about you does not need to destroy your relationship with your own blood to gain your loyalty. And be very careful about what you are being encouraged to do. Because if someone can convince you to disrespect, hurt, or abuse your own elder, what makes you think they will always remain safe from the same behaviour? If they can turn you against your own family, they can eventually turn you against anyone. Do not let someone else's jealousy, resen...