Many people think that it is wonderful to have a twin brother or sister. Having a sibling looking exactly like you may seem nice, but in reality it has many disadvantages. I can tell something about it, because I have a twin sister.
The good point of having a twin sister is that you are never alone. You have always someone to play when you are a child. When you are growing up, together with a twin sister you can make real fun of boys. Not everyone notices the difference between both of you. Looking very similar to your sister may also be helpful at school. If the teacher wants you to answer, you can pretend that you are the other one. If you know that the other one knows better, you may cheat and get better grades. Moreover, two twin sistersmay borrow clothes from each other. When you need to wear something new, you can always take your sister's dress. It may help you save much money.
Nevertheless, there are also disadvantages of being a twin sister. When you are kids, parents usually buy very similar clothes. It may be annoying that you always look like the other sister. You have birthday at the same time and people give you the same presents. Many people consider both of you one person. It becomes difficult for you to build your own identity.
Furthermore, having a twin sister or twin brother makes you fight for others' lives. You always want to be better than the other one. You are jelous of the attention that your parents and friend give to the other. It makes their lives more difficult. The fact that there is someone nearby, who looks just like you, may really drive you crazy.
Summing up, being a twin sister or brother may be very profitable, but it can also make your life difficult. If there are more advantades or disadvantages of it, depends on the way your parents bring you up.
