Hey, my name is Leslie, I'm 17, and in my family, i'm the main babysitter (i have an older brother, and 14 little sibs, it's a long story). i get almost no time to myself. i started going to a church youth group every wednesday night (mom and dad and big bro jason -19 work wed. nights), and my bro derek (16) and my sis's Bridget (15)and Jaymee (14)watch the kids (they're fine with me taking one night out of the week for myself). the problem is the other 11 kids (10 mo., and from 6-12) won't listen to them at all. and when i get home the house is a mess, and everything is out of control, but everybody listens to me just fine. how can i get them to listen to Derek, Bri, and Jaymee. we've tried everything, from telling mom and dad to punishing them ,nothing works, if i have to stay home and watch them i will, but i don't think one night a week for me to be by myself is asking too much. am i being selfish? i love my sibs, all of them , but they can be too much sometimes. what do i do?
2007-03-09 10:36:02 · 5 answers · asked by I'm 17 and ME!!!!!! 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
There is absolutley nothing wrong with wanting some time to yourself. I would sugget that you just find a way to make them know who is incharge, and if you say there will be a punishment, make sure it's enforced if the rules are broken.
2007-03-09 10:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Random answerer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was like that no body lessen but i stop cleaning the House and told every body i was tired cleaning there mess so my mom and dad told all my sister what there were gonna do for now on one of us clean something in the house and they take care of the house more.
2007-03-09 10:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by golondris_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you arre not asking too much. by the way i go to a youth group! its nice to knwo that. neway wat u should do is create a control system. when u arent there u need to confront them. create fun games for them know when its time to clean up and stuff they will respect them more cuz they have friends not babysitters. if we respect friends, they can respect their older siblings.
2007-03-09 10:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by jldevin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have less siblings, and wait for a fairy to come by and make whats left of them listen.
2007-03-09 10:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that your mother take on her responsibility to care for her kids its not your responsibility.
2007-03-09 10:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by wildpalomino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋