The Scoop: How much (and what) you get to do is based on not only your maturity level but also your level of responsibility, says James Crist, a
psychologist and coauthor of Siblings: You’re Stuck with Each Other, so Stick Together . Older sibs m ay get to do more, but they also often have m ore responsibilities ( such as harder chores). I f you want m ore privileges, show you’re mature enough to handle them . Teens who make good decisions, keep up with schoolwork, and complete chores without needing frequent reminders m ay be allowed m ore freedom , Crist says. ‘I ’m telling Mom !’