To be honest, when I was a teenager, I respected my little sister, 3 years younger than me more than I respected my parents. Kids are suppose to respect their parents more because parents support them and siblings don't. I don't understand why. I am 24 now and I still don't understand why. Now I regret it. My parents were nice and I didn't realize it. My sister was mean and I was still submissive and allow her to tease and be rude to me. I respect her but she never respects me & always turn her back on me. I am very sorry that I did that.
2006-06-26 07:03:37 · 10 answers · asked by youngwoman 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
when i think about it i show my older brother more respect than i do my parents but my brother respects me back and he is like 10 years older than me. so i would say that it is ok
2006-06-26 07:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by imacutiey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The respect of your parents should be a top priority. Respecting your younger sister is fine, excepting she should respect you in return because you are older than her. If your parents are still alive make sure you tell them how sorry you are for disrespecting them and make things good with them. Time will run out and they'll be gone forever if you don't. As for your sister, it sounds to me like she needs an attitude adjustment in the form of a can of whoopa**.
2006-06-26 07:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by The Nana of Nana's 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was young she once told me that she loved her older sister more than me. That hurt for awhile until I took some time to figure it out. She got to go places with Angela, they were close enough in age to be familiar with the same things. They had alot of fun together. As her parent, we also did things that I considered to be fun but I also had the responsibility of making sure that she was taught the right things to do in life (even though some of them weren't so "fun".). Because of this, she felt like she loved Angela more. But when it all comes down to it, love can't be placed in just one catagory. A person can deeply love many people in their lives without taking away the love that they feel for another. Loving your husband (or your boyfriend) is different than loving, say, your grandmother. Both are love, both are strong but both are different. So I said all that to say this: Respect is the same as love. With each person its different. Although you feel like you respect your sister more, it may just be that you understand her more than you do your parents. In time, probably once that you become a parent yourself, you will see your parents' virtues also and your respect for them will grow.
2006-06-26 07:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jane F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! When we are teenagers we are searching for something that is not our parents. In reality we are finding ways to leave home without changing our lifestyles drastically (or flying out of the nest without killing ourselves). It sounds like your little sister was pretty charismatic. you did something really natural and latched on to her. Dont worry. Go think about things quietly and think about how unique you are on your own. your parents love you no matter what. I just learned something today. Parents love the ones who need them the most. Go back and let them know you need them (even if its only pretend). You will be amazed.
2006-06-26 07:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by angela s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure it was respect you were feeling and not just being submissive they are two very different things you know. If your parents are still here talk to them tell them what you felt and still feel today. they can possibly give you some answers, parents see things we don't often see ourselves. if not give some therapy a try.
2006-06-26 07:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by 5150 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a kid thing. To a teen a parent is always wrong and they feel that their sibling understands then more.
2006-06-26 07:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by starnetta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So stop the cycle NOW....it's not too late. Realizing you made a mistake is the first step to changing it. Get some good counseling to help you deal with this.
2006-06-26 07:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have 2 older sisterz i respect them the way i repect my mother and father wich is not very i should have differnt seprate things for them it's unfair i mean just respect the way they want the respect them the way you want to be respect
2006-06-26 07:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by RANDY'S CHICK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good that u r still repecting ur sister sh might not be geting u so sit wih her n try to solve that u shud no b sorry 4 that u shud be happy infact proud that u hav done everything right
2006-06-26 07:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by maddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's good you realise now. my little sister doesn't respect my mum at all. she respects me more but only a tad!
2006-06-26 07:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by sarahgracie18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋