My sister has always had a perception of our parents being very strict and traditional, even though I think they are very open to and supportive of what we do and want. She is dating someone now, and thinks that she is some martyr-rebel since she believes my parents would disapprove of dating someone from a different background. I know that they do not object to this, but rather to the rude attitude she has to them (not telling them where she is going, when she is coming home, out right lying to them, extreme sense of entitlement to things that they are paying for (like a second cell phone so that she can talk to her friends (ie her boyfriend) for free, and constant and condescending yelling). To me, it seems like my sister is acting out some delayed-rebel phase, but this is really hurting my parents, and they don't know how to handle her since she is an adult now (even though completely financially dependent on them). Any suggestions for me on how to cope with/change this situation?
2006-12-26
16:19:38
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