13 Perks of Being an Aunt or Uncle

Aunts and uncles may not get holidays in their honor, but they play a pretty important role in a child's life. Kids see them as second parents, as well as their older (and sometimes, cooler) friend. The title of aunt or uncle comes with a long list of responsibilities but an even bigger list of perks. Check out all the benefits to having nieces or nephews. Source: Flickr user byronpeebles

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You experience parenthood without most of the responsibilities.

You experience parenthood without most of the responsibilities.

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You have someone to teach you about the latest trends.

You have someone to teach you about the latest trends.

03
You have someone to share all your life advice with.

You have someone to share all your life advice with.

04
You have an excuse to act like a kid again.

You have an excuse to act like a kid again.

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You have someone who thinks you're cool.

You have someone who thinks you're cool.

Well, most of the time. Source: Flickr user 5150fantast

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You have someone who looks up to you.

You have someone who looks up to you.

Which forces you to be the best version of yourself. Source: Flickr user swiv

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You have someone to spoil.

You have someone to spoil.

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You have someone in your life who tells it like it is.

You have someone in your life who tells it like it is.

10
You get to relive your childhood.

You get to relive your childhood.

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You get to be their go-to source for secrets.

You get to be their go-to source for secrets.

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You get hours of free entertainment and laughter.

You get hours of free entertainment and laughter.

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And a lifetime of hugs, kisses, and love.

And a lifetime of hugs, kisses, and love.