Well, Troy, mine is like that too. Probably worst. im the eldest
and the only son. And not to mention, im the second male in the
whole family. My only elder male cousin from my father's side is 12
yrs older than me.. before that i got almost 8 female cousins.
Imagine all the excitement in my family when im born~ >.< Im
always under pressure to do well in sch, books everything. My
relatives like to compare everything de. Not to mention, all my
cousins are degree holders and most of them do very well in lfie..
that make things worst~ =X Kana whacked everyday by my dad for
almost everything. my dad and i ba zhi bu he when im younger. i
liek to argue de. and my dad is always moody when he see me. =X im
trained until no matter where i go, after greeting everyone, i just
go one place and sit untill we go home.
my father is also under a lot of pressure from my relatives as they
are all pretty well off. They are also the very bossy type where
they scold u for everything and will not lend a finger to help out.
There are times when food / money is a problem also.. Thus my
father wants me to do well in my studies and go furthur than he
have done..
Anyway i treat it as a very good experience learned. All of these
make me a better guy. Also it teaches me the harsh reality in life.
im very polite, courteous and guai when im younger. tat last until
i get in army. =X
Currently and my dad are on pretty good terms now~ After all i have
grow up~~ 
Despite all these, i like kids~ ^^ If i got mine someday, i teach
them proper! make sure tehy learn all the good things first~ the
hard way if necessary~
