I feel like the youngest child is often the most mature.

As the title states, I feel like there's an unfair representation in the media of the "youngest" , and how they're thought of in society.

People always assume that the oldest in the family, is the most mature, and etc when it could be that the oldest could be the most immature.

Think about it this way, when the youngest is born, and there is a significant age gap then they're often left on their own accord. The older siblings tend to shun them, or hang out with their friends, and call them too little to get to spend time with them.

Parents sometimes don't "baby the baby", as people love to say, because sometimes they'll say they've already given all their parenting efforts to the older children. This often could leave the youngest on their own, not to mention even distant family members may not be as excited, because they've already bonded with your siblings.

Now in regards to the oldest- they often get to have all the attention, as they're the first-born, and everyone's so excited for this new blessing to the family. They get to have their parents fussing over how to prepare, they get to have the grandparents, cousins, and etc go crazy because they're the first baby born.

The first born (usually) gets to have their hands on everything first, while everyone else that's younger just stands by, like for example, "Oh, here's a car for your birthday," Your parents glances at you, "Just wait till you're older , honey." This statement could continue throughout your life, then when it's finally time for your time as the youngest and you expect a gift just as nice ...

"Oh, sorry dear, you know we're currently paying for your siblings' tuition."

Am I wrong to think this?