younger sibling? I do and she is 4 years younger! She is my stepsister so she still has her own room @ her mom's but I'm the only one that doesn't have my own room out of 4 kids! She might live in that room but the least she could do since I am 4 YEARS OLDER is knock before she comes in when I'm in there! Cause sometimes I'm changin and she'll just burst right in w/ one of our dogs and I'm like,"Callie!! Get out, I'm changing!!!!!" Does anyone else think it is unfair?
2007-02-21 09:24:18 · 12 answers · asked by lose_it 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
ok now I know that a lot of people think I am "a little snot" as Dwayne put it but I DO love her and I DO care about her but sometimes I feel like she doesn't care if I ask her do knock. I mean I have asked her to knock before. Believe me I have! She is 8 so of course she'll get on my nerves.
2007-02-22 08:28:56 · update #1
to knock not do knock. I am also part of a divorced family just so ya know.
2007-02-22 08:33:16 · update #2
If it is her room she shouldnt have to knock. Whether you like it or not its her room and her house as much as it is yours. Life is hard enough on children of divorce, you should know that, yet you are trying to make her feel like that is not her home or family. She shouldnt have to knock like she is some stranger. Instead of whining about it why dont you sit down with her and work on the problem like 2 sisters should. Make her feel like she belongs but have a system for when your changing so your not embarrassed.
2007-02-21 09:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's some food for thought:
I'm the oldest of 11 children. There are 7 boys and 4 girls. I share a bedroom with all 6 of my brothers. When I get changed, I face into a corner and get changed quickly. It's not a problem, and although my siblings do get very annoying, I believe that God made each one of them special, and we're all equal. There's no reason why I should have a room of my own.
Just remember: it could always be a LOT worse.
Wanna talk more about it? Post on my blog.
2007-02-21 11:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by pianoman.jeremy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it's not unfair. You live in a "blended" family and you need to learn how to deal with it. Since the bedroom belongs to your stepsister as well she doesn't HAVE to knock before entering although it would nice of her to do so. You can ask your parents if they can talk to her about it...don't WHINE to them just say it embarasses you when she comes bursting into the room. Yelling at her isn't going to get you very far either, you can ask her NICELY "Callie, next time could you please knock because I might be changing"...
2007-02-21 09:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get over yourself... so you don't have the privacy that you want... it sucks, but it's not the end of the world. Be grateful that you have a home and a family that loves you. It's just as hard on her having to share with you I am sure.... blended families are tough things to manage even without space issues. Do the adult thing and explain to her that she needs to respect your privacy and you will do the same for her, and if she can't do it, then put a latch or lock on your door. Speak with your parents and explain to them what your needs are, if you do this in a diplomatic and mature way, I am sure it will be resolved.
2007-02-21 09:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by julianna76301 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is totally unfair my younger sis has to share with my stepsister who is about 4 years younger and she complains all the time i fee sooo bad 4 u!!!
2007-02-21 09:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by emmoly94 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gutair girl is mean! she has a point, but does she have to be so mean about it?.i share a room with my little sister who is 10 years younger than me, but we get along fine...ok im lying,we fight a lot, but we do try to be civil to each other. i try to be agood sister and try to be like i would like my big sister to treat me, but she does drive me crazy sometimes. i guess that it doesnt have 2 do w/ sharing a room though, its more like sharing a house.
sorry your stepsister is so inconsiderate. try talking to her and telling her that if she wants respect she should respect you. if that doesnt work, give her a taste of her own medicine. hope you dont have to resort to that, good luck
2007-02-21 09:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by Polly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You little snot. You should be grateful that she shares the room with you. The only thing wrong with this situation is that you are so greedy. Deal with it.
2007-02-21 09:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dwayne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter when I was 14, so I had to share a room with her. It didn't bother me when she barged in though. Tell her parents that this bothers you. Maybe someone else can have her bunk with them during her visits. Is anyone else closer to her age?
2007-02-21 09:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by Patricia G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fair is a child's word. She has to sleep somewhere. Sorry, you drew the short straw.
Yes, you need to teach her to knock.
2007-02-21 09:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by tony1athome 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try not having as room at all... i sleep on the couch at my cousins place with 4 kids running around. deal with it sweetie. thats life for you
2007-02-21 09:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by jimmy dean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋