well, there is this teenager boy staying with my family and living in our home and everything. he is an exchange student from a different country. my parents aren't paying any attention to me or my younger sister now because they are all tied up with the exchange student! i am feeling very left out and i don't feel loved anymore by my parents. i haven't taken all of this up with my younger sister, so i don't know if she feels the same way as me. i am just very upset about all of this and i want the exchange student to go back to his own country as soon as he can!!!!! i want to be loved by my parents again that's all. and i want them to spend some time with me again too. ever since he came to live in our home, my parents just pay attention to him. if you have any suggestions or advice i would really appreciate if you shared it with me. thanks everyone!
2007-05-22 11:57:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your parents haven't stopped loving you. They're just trying to make this boy feel welcome. The best way to stop feeling ignored is to involve yourself and make an effort to get to know him. Your parents probably don't even realize that you and possibly your sister are feeling left out. Talk to them. Parents sometimes need reminding too.
2007-05-23 03:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So.... are you the same age or younger than the exchange student?
Your parents are spending time with him to make him feel comfortable and part of your family.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a great life long friend and learn about a different part of the world. Join in on the fun of having an exchange student!
2007-05-22 12:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand you are feeling abit ignored. Have you just taken your parents aside and simply said " I am feeling left out and a bit unloved by all the attention you are giving to ..........."
It's possible you parents don't realise. On the other hand there are things you can learn from your exchange student and it can be a good experience for you. I'd just encourage you to tell them how you feel (without being angry and upset).
Talk to them O.K. good luck
take care
2007-05-22 12:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by flip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can completely understand your frustration and anger. You need to talk to your parents, they probably don't realize how you are feeling. In the meantime, try to become involved with what they are doing with the exchange student. Relax and try to learn something from this experience.
2007-05-22 12:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by mert418 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi.. i think you could talk with your parents and let them know you're feeling left out.
Perhaps your parents are concerned about the exchange student feeling discomfort, so they are focusing on them (and probably are unaware they are neglecting YOU in the meantime).
i am sure your parents didn't mean to hurt your feelings, hon.
xo take care... and talk with your mom and dad soon!
2007-05-22 12:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, jealously is not a virtue, but I can see what you're saying. Maybe your mom would appreciate you telling her how you feel. Or your dad, if you're closer to him. It's probably that they are so fascinated by the country that this student came from, they don't realize that they aren't including you two. Give them a nice big hint!
2007-05-22 12:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by karenhar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your parents when they get a minute and tell them that you arnt feeling loved and that you need some attention to.And if they dont listen keep trying to tell them soon or later they are going to listen. Hope I helped.=)
2007-05-22 12:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by alp93wo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your parents exactly how you feel. Remember, you are important to them. They probably just got busy trying to make him feel welcome. I'm sure if you talk to them, things will get back to normal in no time.
2007-05-22 12:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get why your upset but seriously kids feel this way when your parents have another kid- i mean you have a kid living in your house whose from another country live it up it only for a year
2007-05-22 12:09:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents the exact same thing you told us
2007-05-22 12:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by dr.ashley.proctologist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋