i have 3siblings and they dont listen, i have2constantly tell them2 do things, i do everything i can think of to discipline them, i yell at themtake there toys,books,games away from them i tell them stay in there roomi have tried everything under the sun,i feel as though they dont even listen to my paretns. we tell them to do somethingthey tell us "no", "i dont want to do it."..."i didnt do it he did it/she did it." and they say "why dont u do it."its constantly an on going battle with these disrespectful children. i dont know how to get them2listen.it stresses me out 'cause im not the one that takes disrespect lightly. as hard as the world is we have to deal with this in our own homes. i dont understand.what can i do? i have tried EVERYTHING! someone please help. they talk back all the time2. i shouldnt even b stressing myself out because these are not my children 2raise but when i babysit i would like some respect.
2007-08-02 17:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by Fit 4 A King 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Phee, ignore the idiotic answers that Jillian, Keral, and Escape gave you.
Phee, you only mentioned your parents once. What is their opinion on this? You should know that good parenting comes from the parents themselves. If your siblings see that your parents aren't supporting you in your cause, and if they aren't getting punished for being bad, then of course they're going to continue being bad. In other words, they have no motivation to be good.
In order for this to work, your parents HAVE to get involved, and like NOW! As desperate as you sound, and as bad as you make those kids out to be, I can only make the assumption that your parents don't care what the kids do. If that's the case, then you might be fighting a losing battle.
Parents need to make consequences for a child when they're bad, such as extra chores, no toys, send them to their room, etc. But if the parent doesn't make the kid obey the punishment, then it does no good at all. So you're back to square one.
So don't stress yourself out. All I can suggest is, when you babysit, if they don't mind you, just let them do whatever they want, as long as they don't hurt themselves or break anything. If your parents complain about how you babysit, just tell them about your concerns, and how they don't make the kids obey.
I hate to say it, but it sounds like your parents have failed. It sounds like you turned out very nice and respectful, but something happened after you were born. Your parents didn't teach the other kids the same values and morals, and didn't make them obey as they should.
Take a look at the link I posted. It might help. Your parents should read it, too!!!!!
Don't stress yourself out. Have a serious talk with your parents about this. I wish you well!
2007-08-04 02:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sacrificial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I know how you feel... I grew up in a huge family, I am one of 12, I have 6 brothers and 5 sisters and I am right in the middle. I loved growing up with lots of brothers and sisters, but sometimes things were rough. I can tell you from experience that you are much better off being a sibling to them, don't try to be a parent. If you try to talk to them more instead of always telling them what to do and bossing them around you will probably find that they will be a lot easier to deal with... I hope that helps, good luck!
2007-08-02 17:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, maybe you should not scream at them so that they will respect you. I have 3 kids and it is not easy. My best advise is patience. Good luck!
2007-08-02 17:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by escape 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude, seriously, they're younger than you. Chill.
2007-08-02 17:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jillian Louise 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ignore it
2007-08-02 17:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by keral 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
welcome
2007-08-02 17:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by sleepy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋