My little brother (5 years old) is really wild and me & my sister had to babysit him.
First, he started to throw his toys everywhere and at us. Then, he started banging on the walls with a paperweight, putting marks on it. When we yelled at him, he threw the paperweight at my face and hit me in the head, and I was bleeding. I then got an icepack and bandage and had to sit down and my sister had to yell at him.
He then stole my icepack and ran around the house with it. He threw itout the window, and when I went outside to get it, he locked me in. My sister finally opened the back door for me. Then , after he threw a chair at my sister, we locked him in his room.
When my parents came home, we were cleaning up the mess. They then grounded us ecause the house was a disaster and my brother was locked in his room. He didn't even get in trouble.
How can I convince my parents that I did nothing wrong and that he should be punished?
2007-02-18 05:19:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Wow, it sounds like you two really have your hands full with a horrible little boy. Well, I babysat lots of my little relatives when I was younger and I found the best way to get their attention/obedience is to unfortunately found out what they're afraid of most and use it. Whether it's monsters, strangers or the threat of giving them to social services. You have to bargain with them and bribe them. You have been put in charge and although you can't take much advantage over the fact, you still have to use whatever means necessary to control the kid.
As for your parents, I'm guessing you were either hysterical or angry/frustrated/yelling when you explained to them what happened. You should take a VERY deep breath and calmly explain what happened step by step. Tell them what you tried to do and what your brother's response to it was. Tell them that he was beyond your control and that they, as YOUR parents too, should care about the fact that he threw heavy objects at your face and caused you to bleed. If they don't care then just remind them that you're their child too. I know it's harsh but sometimes parents just see what they want to see.
If it doesn't work, then flat out REFUSE to babysit the kid ever again. Any yelling/protests you get from your parents would probably be worth enduring than going through what you went through all over again.
Then again, you could always hide a video-equipped camera or cell phone and record a bit of what you go through.
2007-02-18 05:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. You're parents are obviously in the dark with what's really going on here. My suggestion? If they don't take you seriously in conversation, sit down and write them a detailed letter telling them what happened. Rather than accusing your brother though, use phrases such as "it scare me when he acts this way" or "I'm worried that he is so out of control" or "I don't feel comfortable babysitting him because I am unable to understand his needs- and why he does what he does." If you take a more grown up approach perhaps your parents will be more apt to listen to you. You might ask for suggestions as to what THEY would do in a situation like the one you described so that if you do have to babysit for him, you can be better able to handle him. This show them that you're not complaining, you're not pointing fingers, instead you want to be more adult like and learn how to handle the situation and help your brother.
Hope that helps!
2007-02-18 05:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by schmidtee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing, you seem to have a lot of obstacles living in your family. Just stay strong and try very hard not to be like them. Soon you'll be 18 and can move out and have a more enjoyable life.
I'll give a piece of advice and please really listen to it and it will help in your life: Look at the people around you and learn from their mistakes and don't make those same mistakes, you will be a happier and better person.
2007-02-18 08:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes crying out for attention , best thing to do is ask your mum to " pretend" to go out then get her to watch a window, she will know whos in the wrong and hopefully deal with it accordingly, after all if you cant control him you shouldnt be babysitting him ,,, good luck
2007-02-18 05:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by tinkstaffy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well when i watch my three year sister and my three year old boy cousin i threaten them to call this imaginary monster named bo bo and they will be quiet for about thirty mins so you should actually try that and by then they will be sleep so good luck
2007-02-18 05:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by *Dat Soulja Girl* 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋