"More will be Given"

My cousin smiles when he talks about his younger brother Ron. There is only 11 months difference between both of them, but their parents treat them so differently. They gave my older cousin Jim a lot more freedom. He got to use the family car, and in one year they even allowed him to take one younger brother on a trip to New York City.
It was different with Rom though. He wasn't given much freedom at all. Ron's dad didn't even bother teaching him how to drive when he came of age. And when he felt he was old enough to start dating, his folks wouldn't let him.
Favoritism? No. Rom tended to be irresponsible. He lacked initiative. He often failed to do what was assigned him. And although I never talked back to my parents, Ron would let them know that he disagreed. This invariably backfired on him. For everyone that has, more will be given and he will have abundance; but as for him that does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
Do you want more freedom and responsibility? Then prove yourself responsible. Take seriously whatever tasks your folks assign you. Convince your parents that if they ask you to do something, no matter how small, it is as good as done.
Jim showed his folks that he could handle responsibility. They would send me to the bank, let me pay the utilities bills, go to the supermarket and shop. And even when Jim's mom had to go out and get a job, he also cooked the family meals.