Of course i never got one. I got stuck with an older sister. Now, i love her and everything, but i always wanted a younger brother or sister to look up to me, or that i could play ball in the park with, atuff like that. Now, my friend has 2 younger cousins, a 13 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. I was playing with my friends 8 year old cousin all day yesterday when we were over his house. Hes like a brother to me and i would like to hang out with him more, maybe take him to see a movie or something. And his sister too if she wants. Ive always loved kids but ive never got the chance to be around them much. Should i tell my friends cousins parents or my friends parents how i feel? That i wanna hang out with the kids more? Cuz their whole family likes me too and i love being with them. I feel like im a part of the family when im with them.
2006-08-02 08:09:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You did not mention your age.
While what you have written and your feelings seem innocent enough, the ugly monster of negative, historical experience that families have experienced from older extensions-of-the-family
(Cousins, Uncles etc), concerning their younger children gives rise to caution.
To keep out any hint of unjust negative thinking, get your parents involved and let them act as family ambassadors to the rest of the family to support your feelings.
Too, instead of just playing with them, offer to take them to children plays at the theater, offer to teach them tennis or something in that order, or Chess. Take them swimming, or to church.
The idea is to, thru your actions, you show meaningful interest in the children to their parents, and you support the parenting ideals that their mother and father can easily relate to.
Do not forget to sometimes, with their parents permission, sit and review their homework, not as a teacher, but as you would want someone to help you!
Good luck!
2006-08-02 08:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have one younger bro. But we have a six year gap with no other siblings in between. Because of that, we generally don't understand each other and end up annoying each other. However, although I won't show it, I really do care for him a lot. He got lost in the shops once and I totally freaked out ... I yelled at him when we found him, but that was my weird way of showing him how concerned I had been. The annoying thing is that we are total opposites. I'm slightly chubby, and no matter how much junk he eats, he stays skinny. He's more of an outdoor person, while I'm more indoors. He's obsessed with cars ... I could care less. He plays the electric guitar, I love the piano. Despite these differences, I'm sure we love each other though, and I would never want him to go away.
2016-03-16 12:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was totally in your situation when I was younger--I wanted someone to think I was awesome, the all-knowing cure to the Evil Parents. And did I get what I wanted? Unfortunately, yes.
It's great you get some of that feeling in your family, though. Most little siblings are pests--you're gonna hear this a lot from other people--so be grateful that you only have to deal with it in intervals!
2006-08-02 08:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is so beautiful. Of course you should talk to your parents and then your friends parents. It's always good to see a young person caring about others. So many kids these days are selfish. You have a good heart don't let anyone change that.
2006-08-02 08:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by hotmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should cause if you love kids a whole lot you should spend more time with them. I'm not sure how old you are but if you get a job, you should have one that deals with kids. I love playing with kids too! it's very cool cause then you know you have someone that looks up to you. yes! telling their parents would be something that I would do. I bet their parents will let you play with them more. it's not like you are a criminal and you want to spend time with them more just to kill them or something .. I can see that you really love kids and that you have a very sweet heart. if I had kids, I'll surely let you play with them :)
hope this helps you!
<3tLc
2006-08-02 08:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by p1nkl1m3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should talk both with your friends parents and the others. You told that they like you, don't be shy and tell them how do you feel (but I think they already understand, if you're often with the kids).
Good luck! :-)
2006-08-02 08:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Frrr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never be afraid to say how you feel.
BTW, You'll make a great mother some day, when you're ready :)
2006-08-02 08:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by mama_bears_den 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably discuss it with your friend and his parents first and let them broach the subject with the parents of the youngsters. They'll probably love the free "babysitting" but everybody likes to know from another adult first that you are responsible, mature, etc. before they let you run off with their kids.
2006-08-02 08:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could volunteer at the local YMCA or a Boys/Girls Club.....there are always kids needing or wanting someone to spend time with. There are also programs at schools where they need someone to help tutor or become mentors for students.....
I applaud your desire to help kids...its very admirable.....
2006-08-02 08:15:05 · answer #9 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL parents love being told "I think your kids are wonderful and I would love to hang out with them more"
When I was a teen, I would "borrow" my younger cousins and take them to movies or the park. It was a great excuse to see kids movies.
2006-08-02 08:18:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋