OKay so I know like do your chores and stuff but heres the problem:My brother and I fight a lot. It starts as talk arguing then he hits me. I scream. I get in trouble for screaming and nothing happens to him! How do I get out of fighting with him?! And I also want to know other ways to show my parents how responsible I can be. Oh ya and I want a dog so I have to be reeeeeeeealy responsible!
2006-07-18 03:14:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
As for your brother learn to walk away. He can't argue alone. Scream? how old are you? Maybe you are too young to have the responsibility of a dog. As for being responsible. Keep your room clean...without being told. Do the dinner dishes....without being told. When your mom does laundry, cleaning, cooking offer to help without being asked. During school months do your homework....before play or friends. Keep your grades up. Dogs are very expensive to keep. Are you old enough to baby sit or do yard work to help pay for the dog food (cheap food is no good, good food is expensive) and the vet bills? Every dog needs vet care, including dental. The vet bill for a sick or injured dog will be high. It WILL get sick and/or injured.
2006-07-18 03:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you have the right idea about not fighting. If you just ignore him, or go to your parents without hitting your brother, it would show that you have self control and that you have matured. Also, if you get your parents to go into a pet store or shelter, and have them look at- and hold- some puppies, they may give in- my dad did for my kitten. Also, you can look up a lot of information on the dog that you want to show that you know how to care for one and that you will be responsible for it. I hope this works and you get a dog!
2006-07-18 03:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by paintlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 make your bed everyday
#2 no fighting with brother are sister
#3 no backtalk
#4 take the trash out everyday
#5 always ask mommy " Is their anything you would like me to do"
at least 5 times a day... and do what ever mommy wants...
do each task well then move on to the next
#6 kiss your mom 10 times everyday
#7 wash the car every week
#8 keep the yard cleaned up .... without asking
#9 prove to your mom you can be responsible
#10 do not get in any trouble at school
#11 do your very best at school
# 12 brush your teeth twice a day without being told to do so
# 13 take a bath everyday without being told
# 14 clean up after yourself ...do not leave mess for mom
* after " proving yourself for at least 6 months"
now ask mom for a puppy
* get a job of some sort ... cutting grass and so on . . .
pay for the expence of owning a pet .. food , vet bills etc. etc.
* Do everything listed above ... you deserve a puppy
2006-07-18 03:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pink 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop the argument with your brother before it gets physical. Tell him when the argument starts that you'd rather not argue because you don't want to get in trouble. Try to find another way you can settle your disputes with him. If you do argue with him and he hits you - don't scream or find something to muffle your scream like a pillow or something. Try to do something that isn't your chore, but would help your mom or dad out around the house.
2006-07-18 03:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for a plant instead. Take care of the plant religiously and show to them that you can take care of it. Make sure they see you every day watering and cleaning that plant. Do this every day for a few weeks. If you can do this you will be proving to your parents that you are responsible enough to move on to a real pet. It might take a while but this is one way to prove to them. They have to admit at some point that you have what it takes.
2006-07-18 03:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by SpikeBoy.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your brother starts fighting just ignore him and tell your parents that he hits you.As for the dog, get someone to loan you theirs for a few weeks and show your parents that you can take care of a dog and that you are very responsible.
2006-07-18 03:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure out what you may be doing that provokes your brother. Do you call him names that you know drive him crazy? Do you invade his privacy, or touch his posessions without permission? If you want to prove you are responsible, you need to figure out a way to stop the fighting that you can control--and that means looking at how to change your behavior, because you don't have the power to change anybody elses.
2006-07-18 03:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by Torero In Red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer at an animal shelter or vet clinic, to show you have the time and dedication to look after a pet.
2006-07-18 03:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brothers can be a pain in the ***, just try to keep away from him and you should be fine, if not just go out he must be younger right, well if this is the case, then i cant help you, but try and talk to your mum in a good manner and dont get mad at her , and tell her how you feel
2006-07-18 04:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by louise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love dogs I hope that your parents let you have one.
2006-07-18 03:21:36 · answer #10 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋