she (almost 15) was supposed to be watching the younger kids while i was at ball practice, and instead goes out with her friends, leaving my 12 year old brother in charge. my bro tried his best, but with a 10 mo old, 2, 3, 6, and twin 8 year olds, it got to be too much for him. and the 2 year old got out of the house. i found her 5 blocks down the road on my way home from practice. i really want to hurt my sister for leaving. there is a lake right across from our house, Zoe could have drowned, and Zack feels like it all his fault. i haven't told my parents yet, but i'm going to. how can i keep myself from hurting her in the mean time?
2007-03-30 06:52:23 · 17 answers · asked by I'm 17 and ME!!!!!! 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
she was babysitting. my parents were having dinner with my dad's boss. you can't tell me you've never babysitted your younger siblings? we aren't being abused or neglected. no need to call child services.
2007-03-30 07:11:51 · update #1
She needs to be severely punished for this! Do not wait to tell your parents. A 12 year-old is not responsible enough to watch that many kids. You are right. Your little sister could have drowned. I would drill that into your sister's head until she realized what she did was wrong.
2007-03-30 06:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well I believe your parents need a reality check, leaving that many children with a 15 year old is irresponsible. I might not report your parents but I would definitely have a heart to heart with them about their stupidity. Reality is if the younger ones had gotten into that lake and drowned it would have been a clear case of child endangerment. Not to mention they would risk losing the other children due to their conduct. If you don't tell your parents that they need to hire a real sitter not let a 15 year old child do it, the next time it could be alot worse then finding the 2 year old 5 blocks away. What if she had crossed the street and was hit by a car? Think about it, your parents need a psychologist.
2007-03-30 17:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For those that are slamming this person, I'm sure it's not the first time that the oldest sibling watched the kids. It happens in BIG families all of the time.
Just be glad that everyone is safe. I wouldn't go and try to hurt your sibling for leaving the younger boy in charge.
2007-03-30 14:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by meandthekids 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unreal , first ur parents need a boot in the *** for leaving all those young kids alone with a 15 yr old who obviosly isnt mature enough to care for that many , then your sister needs a boot in the *** for what she did.
2007-03-31 23:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by ghettobootybundy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents need to know that they can no longer trust your sister to babysit. With that many kids in the house, they need to hire an adult, professional baby sitter or ask an adult relative to take charge while they're out.
2007-03-30 18:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would tell your parents ASAP, and then you wont have to worry about how angry you are at her. But physical violence is NEVER the answer, besides it would set a very bad example to all your younger siblings and they may start doing it to each other. But you do need to tell on her, you are right that something very bad could have happened, and your parents need to know she is incredibly irresponsible to do that.
2007-03-30 16:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your parents immediately. I have 5 kids about the same ages and I wouldn't let my 19 year old niece watch all of them without extra help. Tell your parents and let them worry about disciplining her.
2007-03-30 15:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would definetly tell your parents. What would have happened if something happened to the little girl? You should be the responsible one and speak up. You wouldn't want it to happen again would you.
2007-03-30 15:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well here's what you do. When you tell your parents, let them flip out at your sis in front of your bro.
2007-03-30 15:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by Russly F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are your parents? THEY, and no one else, should be watching you children.! You and your other siblings need to be children...not parenting! You should be telling the authorities (as in child protective services) on your parents for not taking care of you. Trust me, don't let it continue...I was in this situation and it makes you hate your siblings and your siblings hate you. Your parents are at fault not your sister or brother.
2007-03-30 14:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by mamasonny 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋