Why does my kid sister make my life a living hell?

Question

I'm 26 and live at home. My sister who is 16 constantly tells me she doesnt;' like me and wants me to move out of the horse. I landed a full-time job recently and instead of at least saying something nice, like congrats, she said "Good, he can move out." I went to the bathroom and she's screaming "I need to take a shower" when there's another bathroom in the house. Then she started hitting me. My parents tell me just to ignore it because "you're 26" but how much of the crap do I have to put up with?

She's also telling me I shouldn't be living at home. It's none of her business!

Answer 1

I'm 24 and I live at home as well. I also have a younger sister. She's 17. She's always in my room using my computer and we always end up arguing because of this. You're older and you should tell her to respect you. Put her in her place. I'm not saying you should hit her back, but let her know that she needs to respect you as an older brother. Also, I suggest you get your own place as soon as you can. Your parents won't be around forever. I've been wanting to get my own place, but I live in the Bay Area and it's seems impossible to get an apartment for less than $500 a month.

Answer 2

God bless you! It is 50/50 chance in life to have good relationship with your siblings. I'm surprised that your younger sister is being so immature. However I'm convinced that she loves you deeply - after all you are her big brother. I'm sure that when you actually do move out of the house (on your terms not hers) she will miss you.
If I may say so your family is one of the most important part of your life. Please forgive her, project your love for her & deal with the current situation with humour. Pleae avoid negative thoughts & hatered.
Look at the bright side of things - with your sister's tantrums you"ll be well prapared for married life.
Wishing you well!

Answer 3

You don't have to put up with any of it. You're 26. Move out of the house. Stop whining about your sister and grow up.

Answer 4

Well maybe she is concerned for you because she wants you to move out of the "horse"...ahahahaha......anywho, I know sometimes you want to drop kick her and choke her out, but you have to understand, she is a TEENAGER!!!! MAJOR MAJOR hormones developing...now, I don't know about the hitting part, that sounds out of hand, your parents shouldn't allow her to swing at you, because regardless, you are her family, and as much as it is only "sibling fighting", a sibling is to never lay a hand on you. Anywho, I do think you are a bit old to be at home, but regardless, your sister needs to calm the f**k down! As long as you are home, you are going to have to deal with it. We all go through it. I did with my brother.

Answer 5

She sounds really obnoxious, but i can see from her perspective too. she probably feels like you are hogging what she should have, since she expects you to be out of the house. Just grin and bear it for a little while and do something really nice to her not only to make her be a little nicer. Also, respect her space and keep your stuff clean so that she doesnt feel like youre overcrowding her.

Answer 6

You do gotta leave sometime--how's the girlfriend situation around mom's place? Save some dough while you are at home, grab a friend and share a place. She shouldn't be acting like that toward you, but if tourture makes you leave, she wins. You might want to let her win this one.

Answer 7

It's not because your 26, it's because she is 16. A girls temperment at that age is unpredictable, trust me!

Also, at 26, maybe you should look at moving out.

Thye relationship with your sister will get easier. My little sister and I hated eachother for years, but now we get along great.

Answer 8

aaawww she loves you she is just going through teenage. you are probably getting some of the attention that was hers alone before you moved back home and this is how she is dealing with it. she will get over it and when she gets older she will be glad she has an older brother. my brother is 8 years older than me and we used to fight like cats & dogs. but as i got older our relationship changed into a friendly one and we hang out as much as possible now. she just has to get some age on her and realize you cant throw tantrums about everything :)

Answer 9

She sounds like a brat. I'd just ignore her. Don't give her any attention. You can try telling her calmly that she's acting like an immature brat...but then just walk away. It's not worth trying to reason with a 16 year old girl. She's hormonal, immature, and trying to make herself feel better by trying to make you feel bad. Don't worry about it. Just ignore!

Answer 10

she is probably insecure and jealous of you.

you are a man, that alone gives you more freedom to do things your way. you are 26 and with work. she is only 16 and is very dependent.

i cannot really say why your sister acts that way just with your story. more details are needed.