I have a little brither who seam to get what ever he wants, and my dad being an only parent and all seams to give it all to him. I think that it is unfair to me and him, because if my brother grows up think that he will get what he wants just by wineing he's going to end at house sleepig on my couch, and it is unfair to me because I need some thing more then whant my brother needs, and I don't want him to end up on my couch. My dad tells him to start asking like a 12 year old and stop acting like a 2 year old.
2007-07-14 15:23:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Baby girl before you complain about how your 12 year old brother is acting, brush up on your spelling and sentence building skills. Your brother will be just that all of your lives, your little brother, but proper grammar, spelling and punctuation is a necessity. God Bless.
2007-07-21 22:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bethy4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yongest child is always the one that gets the most attention! It happens in millions of households all around the world. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that they are the "baby" of the family. It's hard to not spoil your baby, especially if you know that you will not be having any other children.
The older children tend to be away from home more and well, they're older....the youngest, no matter how old they are, will always, always, always be the baby.
Try talking with your Dad about your concerns and perhaps you two can come up with a plan together that will teach your baby bro how to act like a 12 year old.
2007-07-14 22:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by endo_chic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I don't mean to be rude, but speaking as a teacher, you really need to learn some spelling and punctuation. Your grammar skills could use some research too.
Secondly, if it's your house, you can tell him to get out. He may never forgive you, but it's better than having him freeload on the couch and eat all your food and never give anything in return. I've had roommates like that, and believe me, they got the boot. It wasn't easy, but they got the boot.
Third, speaking as a parent, it is not your job to give your brother a start or finish in life. Concentrate on yourself, and stop worrying about your brother. I know it seems unfair, I've had to sit back and watch my dad give my stepmom's kids stuff while I have to beg, borrow, and plead for anything, but sooner or later you have to figure out that when you go out into the world, the 'my brother got everything' story won't make you very popular to anyone.
2007-07-14 22:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by GJF 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be that your dad is just tired. Being a single father is a hard job. Your brother is manipulating him to get what he wants. It sounds like your dad is attempting to correct your brothers behavior by telling him to not act like a 2 year old.
Remember that you are not responsible for your brother. Do not let him move in with you when you are an adult. You have that choice. If your dad creates the problem, he will have to deal with it.
2007-07-14 22:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by justanotherone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: you ARE NOT acting like a two year old!!! Second: you need to tell your dad EXACTLY what you just told us. Third: Im sorry that you dont have your mom. If your brother is young like between the ages of 1-5 then you need to lighten up a little, but if he is older then that then you need to talk to your dad. you cant let this eat away at you, you need to talk to someone. Good luck!!!
2007-07-14 22:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by <3 aili-marie <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a parent's point of view, I can tell you that each one of my children is my favourite and I certainly do NOT give them all the same things all the time. Each of them has different needs at different times ... it all works out in the end.
By the way, only you can say who gets to stay on your couch. If you don't want him there, don't let him end up there.
2007-07-20 04:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Myrna B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does seem like the youngest is the one that gets the most attention. my kids are 10 years apart. I have explained to my oldest 16 that her sisters requires a different type of attention than she does, so I have to give her more of my time. I have told her she had my attention for 10 years b4 her sister came so learn to share.
2007-07-22 19:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Too-hot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest child is 20, and my older kids swear he's the chosen one and spoiled.......even though it's not so. I believe that the youngest one is always the BABY to his parents. *SMILE*
My "baby" is a very responsible young man, he works and lives independently and is holding a 3.6 gpa. He's not spoiled, and your brother probably won't be either.
Give him time to grow up, he's only 12
2007-07-21 22:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your father continues to spoil the crap out of your brother, he's never going to act his age and then we he grows up daddy is going to be still giving up the money. Better to nip it in the bud now then wait later.....
2007-07-22 05:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋