Ask Anything: An ageless lament.(Chicago Tribune)

Dear Wendi: My older sister gets to do all this stuff I can't, like stay up late and go out alone! It's totally unfair! How do I make my parents see that?

_ Wronged, 10

Dear Wronged: Sorry, you don't. The person who has to see things differently is you. I know, it stinks to see Big Sis doing stuff you don't get to do, but part of getting older means taking on more responsibilities and privileges. Why don't you talk to your sis to get a little perspective? I'm not saying complain to her _ just talk. You could honestly tell her that you envy her for the stuff she gets to do. She might tell you that you'll get to do it all, too, when you're her age. Or she might tell you about the stuff she HAS to do cuz she's older _ like doing extra chores or keeping an eye on you! In fact, check out the next letter, which is from a big sis.

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Dear Wendi: Whenever my little brother does something to me and we get in a fight, I get blamed! My parents always say, "You're older, you should know better." It's so not fair!

_ Dumped On Sister

Dear Dumped On Sister: You're right, it doesn't feel fair _ but it's life! I can ...