it was more like the reverse
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Today was a difficult day,it is so hard being the oldest.Mod and Dad were at work all day. I was left in charge of the kids again.Sometimes, I really resent being the oldest, today, it was terrible,because no one listened to me,even though I was supposed to be the boss. It was more like the reverse---the kids were in control. I wonder if other kids my age are responsible for their siblings the way I am.
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I do not understand "it was more like the reverse"