2007-08-10 05:00:48 · 14 answers · asked by Eva 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
if you are older, he probably looks up to you and is annoying because he wants your attention...
maybe take some time out to do things with him a couple times a week...
take care.
2007-08-10 05:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a toughie! Why don't you do a few "dry runs" with the boys to see how they do together? Go to the grocery and leave them home together with whatever instructions you give and see how it goes. Set them up for failure -- yes, I said failure! If you say to NOT answer the door while you're away, then leave and come back in a few minutes to ring/knock on the door (stay down from the peephole!) and see if they answer the door or call out "who's there?". My son is 11 and stays home for short spurts of time and initially failed a couple of times on my various "tests", but when we both felt comfortable, we were both good to go. Honestly, I've never been gone longer than two hours and I'm always within a 2-4 mile radius with a cell phone attached. I would worry if your son was totally responsible for the younger boy from 8:30 - 2:00. If you choose to do this, then make it easier for them both and "pack" a lunch so there is no need to handle the stove or oven. Good luck and I know you'll make the best choice for your family!
2016-05-18 23:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha, yeah...they're something, 11 year old boys aren't they??
I have an 11 year old son.....and his two sisters worship the ground he walks on...BUT...he does have his moments.
Maybe some more information is needed....what exactly is it that he is doing to irritate you? 11 year old boys are mainly focused on food, video games and dirt......at least in my experiences with my son (my nephew is 10 and theres not that much difference between 10 and 11 year old boys)
I wish I could help more.....good luck!
2007-08-10 05:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by L ♥ L ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would he be irritating be his friend you will have fun my daughter is 24 my son is 13 they have been the best of friends threw there life's it is awesome and yes he does irritate her but that's how they grow up try Little harder to look past that and finds things maybe you have in common soon he and you will be grown and mom and dad wont be around you ll need him and hell need you good luck
2007-08-10 05:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by pugs5678 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's gonna be one of those things you learn to deal with. You gotta think about it like this...maybe when you were 11...you were that irritating young person! The thing is...when you and him get older, you'll get along better! That's what happened with me and one of my sisters. I used to annoy her ALL THE TIME. But when we hit our teen years (we're close in age), we began hanging out, shopping together and talking to one another like sisters and friends! Family is one thing you have to learn to cherish!
2007-08-10 05:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Play some video games or sports with him, whatever he likes to do. Then tell him nicely when you need time alone, please leave you alone. And you will leave him alone when he needs quiet time, in return. 11 years old is old enough to grasp that concept.
2007-08-10 05:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you and your friends should tie him to the bed and give him a makeover by dressing him up like a girl, putting makeup on him and painting his nails pink
2007-08-10 13:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
threaten him with horror stories
find out his interest & try 2 divert him
2007-08-10 05:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by kuttan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sell him to the circus and tell your parents he ran away
2007-08-10 05:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the Ramones have some pretty good advice for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeH_WGWovf4
(and this one is off topic, but it's pretty wicked!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juDtRGlU1E8&mode=related&search=
2007-08-10 05:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by Benjamin Peret 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋