My mom and dad are in the middle of a devorce right now. Im 18 years, going to a university but still living at home. My parents are never home norwill they say where they go. so i have to stay home with my 12 year old brother everyday, make sure he does his homework, has dinner, and make sure he gets off to school in the morning. i often spend money on my brother and never get paid back. Ive had no financail support from my parents since i was 15 and feel like i hve to mush resposibility.im tried of acting like my parents should. i want to enjoy he teenage years ive left. what should i do?????
2006-12-07 11:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you are still living at home, are you paying your parents board?
If you are not paying anything, then it's possible your parents feel that your babysitting is fair payment for feeding you and clothing you now that you're an adult. Or maybe they think the 12 year old should be pretty independent, and that looking after him is not a big responsibility.
Either way, you need to talk to them. Tell them how you feel. Show them this post?
2006-12-07 12:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kylie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to them. Maybe they're so rapped up in this divorce that they aren't aware of the pressure and responsibility you're under. Helping now and again isn't that bad. But you're not your brother's mom and dad. You better talk to your parents soon because this may be a glimpse of your new life.
2006-12-07 19:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds really difficult. I think you're right - you have too much responsibility. Something's got to give. I'd put it back on your parents (and let them know) - they need to figure it out, regardless of how much they're hurting right now. You all are. You seem like a really good sister, by the way.
2006-12-07 19:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by kathryn3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its great that u took care of your brother. guess u could make a report to the authorities about how your parents "abandoned" both of u. seems they're very irresponsible pple. hope u can get some help from the authorities, but don't ever, leave your brother to fend for himself.
2006-12-07 19:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by yoyo l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to sit down with your parents and have a talk with them. You are way to young to have to raise your brother.
2006-12-07 19:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not your responsibility-- tell your parents you will be going out and someone needs to watch your brother
2006-12-07 19:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by gabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋