Abbie believes by virtue of being 18 months older than Nathan, she is in a position to disciple her little brother. 90% of the time this belief results in her being motherly towards him as she is showing Nathan the ropes of life. It's the other 10% of the time that she abuses this belief. For instance, she believes that joint and several liability is applicable to her and Nathan if she gets in trouble.
This belief results in exchanges such as:
Abbie (In answering a parent) : I'm NOT in trouble. Nathan's in BIG trouble.
Nathan (Innocent of the accusation, but within earshot of the conversation): Hmmm??
Abbie (Reiterating her position): I'm NOT in trouble. Nathan's in BIG trouble.
Nathan (Walking over and upset): I'M NOT IN TROUBLE!
Abbie (Laughing): Yes you are Nathan! You're in BIG trouble!
Nathan (Realizing the injustice): I'M NOT!
Abbie: Yes you are!
Nathan (Full blown tears): WAAAHHHHHHH!!
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