May I Borrow Your Genes?

Emily Baker, Heritage Reporter

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Junior Sydney Burns holding up a picture of her family.

For junior Grace Orpin who was the youngest of nine siblings, getting ready in the morning with her siblings was stressful.  

“I have one brother and seven sisters,” junior Grace Orpin said. “So getting ready can be pretty crazy because all of us need the same things, and there’s more girls than boys.”

Although having lots of siblings can be stressful, it helps you to socialize and interact with others.

“It definitely made me out going, and I’m used to criticism. Growing up in a big family,” junior Avery Rooney said. ” I got used to a lot like faster and came comfortable. It’s easier than a lot of kids.”   

Having siblings could be a chore when trying to prepare yourself for the day ahead. Whether you’re the middle child, the youngest, or the oldest, all siblings need someone  to talk to.

“I’m pretty much used to it now because I had a lot of siblings since I was little,” junior Sydney Burns said.” It’s kind of loud sometimes but there’s always someone to talk to.”  

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Junior Avery Rooney Holding up a picture of her family.