Am I the only one with a weird family?!!!?

Question

My family is so weird. I also am treated horribly! The whole family thinks my bratty little brother is cute and innocent, but hes not! What do I do?

Answer 1

I have a similar situation, so no; you are not the only one.
What do you mean by horribly?
In my family it is like so.
My little brother decides that he wants a birthday gift that will cost a great deal of money, he complains and keeps asking and will not settle for a 'no' from my parents. Finally, my parents give in and give him what he wants. I don't like my parents spending lots of money on me, so I ask for something that is a little more affordable for my birthday. I do not receive it. I am told that what I had asked for will not work with the other technology, but I do not complain and beg, and let it go.
It did bother me for a while that things keep happening like this. Instead of always feeling sorry for myself, I decided that it was fairer to my parents if they do not have to deal with two complaining teenagers.

At first I did think that I was being treated horribly and that it was unfair that he more often gets what he wants. But, now I can see only good out of how I am treated within my family. My parents are providing me with a stronger personality by not always treating me the same as my brother. There is no favoritism, they do care about both of us and want to do the best for us. But, it is just simply a fact of life; the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I have learned to recognize and accept this, it happens everywhere, life may seem unfair, but it is livable.

You may actually be giving your parents a break by not being like your little brother; this in itself shows your maturity. You are not being a brat and playing cute in front of everyone. As for that younger brother of yours, he will grow out of it; he is just trying to get attention, even if his ways are not always the best.

Do not worry, your family does love you. They might not recognize that you feel that you are being treated horribly, maybe you should talk with them, or at least one of your parents. Tell them how you feel and why, (away from where your brother can hear). They are not outright trying to make you feel this way; they just might not recognize what is truly going on.

Good luck and I hope this helped

Answer 2

All families have quirks even the ones that look perfect ont he outside.
If you are treated horribly perhaps you can talk to a social worker that can give you coping strategieson what to do.
Your little brother may be cute but it is you that has the power to make something of yourself and go that one step further by becoming the best person you can. Will he be able to follow his big sister's footsteps when he is your age?

Answer 3

Don't worry - you'r not alone in the weird family environment. I (and I believe many others too) was treated almost exactly like you but I was determined to make a life of my own and have been a great success. Maybe the way I was treated made me want to be very self-dependent hence, worked in the direction that leads to my personal success/achievements

Answer 4

nooo wayy not at all..!!! I'm 20 mums 41 dads 36 (not together) I have 2 younger sisters 10 and 15 and 4 brothers, 4, 22, 12 and 8 and a nephew who is 2 and another nephew on the way AND also a sister who would be 17 now and a brother of 16 who I havn't met... BEAT THAT!!! lol..... your family doesnt come close to mine lol.

Answer 5

Many many people have had terrible childhood experiences with families even worse than yours. No matter how bad your family is,there is always a child with a family worse than yours. You have to concentrate on school and making yourself the best person that you can be. Having a bad childhood is no excuse, it is what you do with your future that counts. Take care of you, and learn from their mistakes and remember what not to do when you get a family of your own someday. Be smart!

Answer 6

Hi girl, you have nothing to worrie about. Everyone has weird families. I am sure that you have things that make you special aside from your brother. Its ok to feel the way you do. Don't let it get to you . Im sure your family loves you. Who knows maybe your brother might feel the same way that you do. Don't worrie you are special in your own way.

Answer 7

dont let the little stuff get to you....my little sister killed herself over some stuff like that...just be lucky that you have a family and just be yourself....thats what everyone else is doing...my family is a bunch of odd balls too....you just have to be yourself and let your brother be cute and a monster at the same time....

Answer 8

think about it? he's a little brother. of course everyone think little kids are cute and innocent. dont worry, your family loves you, its just they're paying more attention to him more because they think and trust that you are mature enough and dont need a lot of attention anymore. but of course they still love you

Answer 9

This is call sibling rivalry. It'll passed with age. Do understand that this is part of growing up. Be more tolerant and patient. You'll agreed with me when you've matured or grown up.

Answer 10

most familys are weird, your not going to find a "normal" family. And if you do they are just good at keeping stuff secret.

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