I seemed to notice this over a long period of time. My dad tells me to do more chores than he does to him. If a problem occurs, he would often blame me for it. He puts the food closer to my brother at dinner time, and always asks him if he wants this, or that. He would always when he got back home from work go into my brother's room and ask how was his day and stuff, but rarely to me. If we did something wrong, he would forgive him but not me...I really am starting to see he prefers him over me.
Well, my half brother is 18 years old, not doing too well in school, and got accepted to a below-average college. He's also short tempered.
I'm 14 and I'm doing well in school. (straight A) I know how to control my temper, and i'm also getting taller than my brother.
It might be possible that my dad is trying to help him by treating him better, but I don't know. What do you people think?
2007-01-18 11:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by dan 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Ha, I had the same situation when I grew up. My sister got worse grades, and into more trouble, than me.
She got a party when she did well (and it was very rare that she would do well). I was "expected" to do well.
It's the "prodigal son" situation.
Don't be the "perfect" older brother from that parable. Be a human, make mistakes occasionally, get into a little bit of trouble, and let your father's attitude be equal in that way for you too.
It worked for me.
2007-01-18 11:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is obvious your Dad is trying to help him but in the wrong way. He shouldn't be ignoring you. He knows you do well in most areas of your life so you need less of his attention. I would sit down with you Dad and be very honest about how you feel, I bet he doesn't realize he is taking advantage of you being so responsible. If that doesn't work then just be the best you can be and ignore him. Sounds like you are a great guy, keep it up!
2007-01-18 12:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by rhonda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That may be your fathers way of helping out your bro, but if it is bothering you so much you need to have a sit down with dad and tell him how you are feeling. Communication goes along way.
2007-01-21 07:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by luscious0071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it truly is what i'd categorize as RIDICULOUS. i do not imagine it truly is honest for them to regulate you want this. Did you're trying talking to them about it? i does no longer anticipate a sibling to receive remedy like this except s/he became death. All i visit allow you to recognize is that you're going to ought to make your own way round. you may do it. i propose you study a baby referred to as It by Dave Pelzer. i do not only imagine it truly is "previous formed" a lot because it truly is favoritism, or worse yet, disdain for you and your sister. in the journey that they quite don't love you, besides the undeniable fact that, the perfect revenge is to achieve fulfillment, make some thing of your self, even even as they allow you to keep in mind that you'll't.
2016-11-25 19:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that your dad is trying to be nice to your half brother because of his situation... since you are doing so well, your dad probably thinks you are good at taking care of yourself and leaves you as you are...it's not that he wants to ignore you. um...wow, even i can't explain myself, let me make a situation.
Characters: dad, Dude (half-bro), and Person (perfect dude)
Person: comes home with straight A's
Dude: comes home with D's
Dad: feels sorry for Dude and doesn't want to put pressure on him. since person is so perfect, he holds him fully responsible for being a role model and other chores.
HAPPY YET?!
2007-01-18 11:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Dynamite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the real world. you have a few choices
talk to him about it.
get over it move on
ignore it
what do you do.
2007-01-18 11:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by brioduinn 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋