We live in a ranch, and he has the biggest room, i have the smallest, he also gets free use of the whole basement, and if i put/touch/move ANYTHING down there i get yelled at? Just looking for equality and not male sexist chauvanist pigs. ANy comments?
2007-03-04 07:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, hes got the biggest room since he was 5, and my parents say that when he goes to college, they'll knock down the wall between their room and his to expand their room, even though theirs is the biggest rm (understandable) and my bro's is slightly smaller then theirs. Mine is sooooo tiny, and very cramped.
2007-03-04 07:38:28 · update #1
It depends a number of factors: who's older, culture, how your parents were raised, religion, failing grades, guilt, etc. The list goes on. Ask yourself this: What do I have that he doesn't? The answer isn't limited to material things. Think of it that way.
2007-03-04 07:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by fatcatkeepers 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's fair. As the oldest, he has more need for the space, and as he get's older and ready to move out on his own, he's going to need the space. When he does move out, your parents will probably let you move to the basement. Just be patient. If you really feel strongly about it, talk to your parents and see if there is some additional space in the house that you can claim as your own, or even part of the yard that you can use to grow a garden.
Sorry- I missed the additional comments. I still think that you should talk to your parents calmly. Perhaps they would be willing to put off expanding their bedroom until after you've had a turn with the big room. Ask nicely, and try not to sound whiny and spoiled, and you will probably get what you want.
2007-03-04 15:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not find that fair. I can understand him having a bigger room than you, but not the basement too. The oldest have more privileges than the younger in most family's. I am a middle child and I do not seek attention like my older sister or younger brother. What I like is to be appreciated when I do something.I do not find it fair that my older sister gets away with more than me. I think that the reason for this is because my dad favours her. That might be the case in your family too.
2007-03-04 15:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Him having the biggest room is because he is the oldest. I had to deal with that when I was younger. You should sit your parents down and tell them how you feel. Try not to get angry or upset. If you talk to your parents they will be more understanding.
2007-03-04 15:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by M H 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he's the pldest which means he's the first one to leave the house. you're parents are probably just making him feel as comfortable as possible so his last days there are filled with nice memories. don;t worry, your time will come soon enough.
2007-03-04 15:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by just wondering 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋