Do you have any little siblings?
Those of us who know what it’s like to be the older brother or sister know just how rewarding that responsibility is. Our younger siblings look up to us to model ways of being in the world. They expect us to be on our best behavior, to treat others kindly and to succeed in life—and maybe to make things a little easier for them by getting in trouble with our parents enough that it wears them out!
In the early stages, though, being the older brother is about offering protection and a lot of love.
One video between two brothers shows this love and protection perfectly.
As it starts, the older brother, clearly in his teens, is standing up and cradling his baby brother close to him. In the background, Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” is playing and the two are dancing together. The two are swaying together at first before the older brother puts the little guy up on the kitchen counter.
After that comes one of those special moments that all older siblings hope for.
The moment starts with the little brother seated on the counter and the older brother dancing along with him.
After just a moment though, the little guy springs up to his feet—surprising his older brother as well! At first, the older brother turns to the camera and laughs. “You did it all by yourself, pretty much!” he says. He starts dancing with him again and the two smile and laugh at each other. After a few more moments, though, there’s another surprise in store.
Needless to say, the little brother is a quick learner and has been studying his older brother’s dance moves.
After a moment’s rest, the little guy twists his hips and imitates the moves his brother was doing. Big brother picks up on this immediately and turns to the camera. “He did that himself!” he says. It’s clear that he couldn’t be prouder. With that, he gives his little brother a kiss on the forehead—and everyone is all smiles.
The video has been gaining views on YouTube and has nearly reached a million as of print.
Above all, the clip is a cute reminder of our responsibilities as older siblings—and of how much our younger sibs often look up to us. Although we often think being older is all about teaching and being protective, the exchange between these two brothers shows that it’s also just about love.
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