The July issue of Reader's Digest has an advice column called "Ask Laskas." Here is the first question:
Huh? My younger sister knows that if a family get-together is going to happen, she's probably going to have to organize it—and the rest of us are exceedingly grateful when she does. This lady has a good idea and then is upset when someone else does all the work? Whatever "younger sibling syndrome" is, I'm glad my sister has it!Q, It was my idea to have a family reunion, and I called my younger sister. She loved the idea and then, without consulting me, ran with it. The next thing I knew, the party was planned down to the napkins. I asked why she didn't include me. She said if I don't like it, I don't have to come. I'm fuming. Should I stay away or go?
A. Oh, go and have a good time, secure in the knowledge that you had a great idea. Getting credit is nice, but a united family is worth a little swallowed pride. The next time you have a brainstorm, however, think twice before you share it with Sis, who seems to be suffering from younger sibling syndrome.
