Was at park today with DS and witnessed two different lovely older brothers entertainingy their younger siblings. One boy (10/11yo) was in children's area with his younger brother (3/4yo) while dad was in playing fields with other boy. He was so sweet with his brother, on the swing, slide etc. but also in encouraging imaginary play.
I then went to a completely different area of the park and another boy (again 10/11) was with his younger brother (no-one else about) and they had a great time with the water feature and pipe thing. He was so good at ensuring his younger brother didn't get wet but still enjoyed himself.
I really wanted to tell these boys how great I thought they were, but didn't want to come across as a loon. I just think we so often look at boys approaching or already in teenage years as potential thugs, unruly, uncaring. But, these lads were just the complete opposite of this. I was really impressed and hope my DS will grow up to be like them.