My mom was a single parent after she left my first stepdad so yeah I had to step up to the plate and help. She worked two jobs most of the time, but she made sure I had a childhood and enjoyed many extracurriculum activities such as the Cheer Squad and Dance. But being the oldest, I had waaaay more responsibilities than my younger siblings. I am years older than them. Til this day, they call me their "second mom." I suppose that's why I had no desire to have children. I've already done it. Not to mention the host of cousins, nieces, and nephews I've helped rear.