My little sister, who's 11, will not obey me when I babysit her. I am 13, and I understand that she doesn't want to be bossed around, but my parents gave me the responsiblity. I am suppost to assign her chores, and she refuses to do things. She hits and scratches and screams. I am trying to get her to clean her room, but she won't. I've called my dad, and he can't do anything until he gets home. What should I do? She won't go in time out. Help!
2007-06-06 07:54:05 · 7 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
This is not your responsibility. It's your parents responsiblity.
That said, you need to have your folks post rules, chores and other responsibilities PLUS the consequences for disobedience in a visible place.
Then, when sis misbehaves, write down all the facts - the time of day, the number of times you asked her to do ___ and what happened when she refused. Show this to your Dad and let him handle the punishment. Don't interject your feelings in this - just write down the facts as you see them.
Then it's up to an adult to do the punishing.
Now if sis is having a really bad day, then call your folks - even at work.
If she does something dangerous - and she just might - just to test her limits, then you will have no choice but to call 911.
But it's not up to you to punish her - that's your folks' job.
2007-06-06 08:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let her do what she wants until your parents come home as long as she isn't doing anything too horrible.
You are only 13 and can't be expected to make your 11 year old sister mind. Your parents should understand this. I went through the same thing when I was your age. Talk to them about it when they get home and try not to get too stressed out.
If your sister won't do her chores and you told her to then she is the one misbehaving, not you. There is not a whole lot you can do until your parents get home.
2007-06-06 08:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think just tell your parents what you wrote here. They are the only ones who can make her do things. Hitting and Screaming is unacceptable. Rise above that and just keep her from setting the house on fire or something important like that. Its truly up to your parents to make her clean her room.
2007-06-06 08:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not much older than she is, so of course she is not going to listen to you, I would not listen to my older sister to save my life. I think you should be a sister, and not like her mom. Maybe offer to help her make her room look nice, put on some of you guys favorite jams. Tell her lets suprise mom by getting this stuff done, then if I help you, you can help me sorta thing. It would make you guys life alot easier.Good luck.
2007-06-06 07:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Heather D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do NO its what yours should do.
Your parents need to sit down with your sister and explain the rules very firmly and clearly to her. If after they speak with her she continues to behave the same, then you sit down with your parents and make it clear that you refuse to babysit any longer until she learns to respect and follow the rules you were given for her. Tell your parents they cannot expect you to follow their rules if your sister will not cooperate. Let your parents deal with your sister.
2007-06-06 08:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by beliz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your parents write the list of chores they want her to do and have them give them to her. they need to sit down and explain what is expected of her and what your responsibilities are also the punishment if she will not follow these rules
2007-06-09 23:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 You are too young to be babysitting someone that is only 2yrs younger than you. Ignore her tantrums-when she has not done something for you and your parents ask why it is not done tell them she will not do things for you.
2007-06-06 08:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋