My cousin and I hang alot together. Her stepmom (my aunt) is very rude. We need help! Her dad won't listen!!!

Question

Every year, Our family celebrates Christmas on Christmas Eve (Today!!!) My aunt is very rude and her son from a previous relationship is a complete spoiled brat! My cousin and I are both 12 and we can both no longer deal with her crap. She lies and blames everything that happens to my cousin. She always says. "It was only an accident. He's only five!" To both of us, 5 is old enough to be able to sit in the corner for 5 min. (1 minute per year) One day, during Thanksgiving, my cousin's stepmom was sitting in the kitchen washing dishes. I was keeping a close eye on her, and her not noticing. Her son came walking in to play tractors with my 3 year old brother. when he did that, he walked past my cousin and my aunt said "Honey, look at me.". Her son said, "What, mom!" As he turned around he cloncked my cousin on the head. She said, "oh nevermind." And this pissed both me and my cousin off so bad! what should I do!? The kids needs a time out. The mom needs one too! No rude comments please!

Answer 1

Sounds like the stepmom gives her child special treatment. I hate to break it to you but as long as your cousin's dad is with her, there isn't much you can do. I have been a child in the same situation as your cousin at one time. You are just going to have to deal with it. When I was in your situation I just didn't play with or interact with the child I considered spoiled, that way when he did something wrong it couldn't be blamed on me. That situation sucks I know, but you two will get through it. Just use that as a learning lesson that if you ever have children to not favor one over another.

Answer 2

I would completely avoid her. If that is impossible, show your dad so evedence of your cusin's stepmom (or your aunt) bitchlikeness. For instance, make your cousin's stepmom act rudley in front of your cousin's dad. Maybe that will knock the truth into his head. Have you ever tryed yelling at your aunt/stepmom? Tell her what she is doing. You could always try telling YOUR parents. maybe they could do something. If I am of no help to you, you could try talking to your school counciler. I'm 12 too. I know what you are going through. I have an evil grandma....

Answer 3

what do you really think you can do? you cant go doing something to the kid, he only does what his mother teaches him. but why dont your parenst say any thing to her about this? why should it be up to a couple 12 year olds? i would say just keep your mouth shut.and just try to keep your brother from getting hurt by this kid and his mom.