My sister is 14... and naive as far as I am concerned. I have caught her doing a lot of things lately, like sneaking out, and talking to guys who are my age about drinking. I'm 17. I've laughed everything off up until this point, but I'm starting to worry that she will make the same mistakes -- that being getting into trouble with older guys -- that I did at her age. I can't decide whether to have a serious talk with her or just let her make her own mistakes... help me decide. Thanks.
2007-09-07 17:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I seriously think you should talk to her. She should be aware of the troubles she's getting herself into. I think it's great you are trying to keep her safe. Just talk it over and if she doesn't listen, then that's her own dumb mistake. Hope this helps!!!
Good luck =]
2007-09-07 18:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by Baby doll 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have a talk with her. You obviously regret the things that you did at her age, so tell her what you did and why you now regret it. Don't tell her not to do anything, because if she is rebellious she will do it because you said not to. Just tell her your experiences, and let her decide whether she wants to learn the easy or the hard way.
2007-09-08 03:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to her, but not in a parental kind of way. Tell her that you know what she is doing and you just want her to be safe, because you went through what she is going through now. tell her something that happened to you during those times that she doesnt know about. maybe that would enlighten her about the path she is going down. dont try to sound to controlling or too much like a parent, because that would only push her further out the door.... hope this helps ... good luck!
2007-09-08 01:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by homegrown_islandgirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the choices she is making. If it something SERIOUS, yes. If she doesn't listen then you need to discuss this with your parents. If it's not something serious or where she can get hurt. You can discuss it with her. If she doesn't listen, then she will learn by the experience just like you did. Sometimes experience teaches us in a more effective way.
2007-09-08 02:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by ThinkinOutOfTheBox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You cannot force anyone to stop doing anything
2. Most 14 year olds are niave. You were. I was.
3. This is up to your parents. They are the ones who have control over her. Not you. As much as you talk to her she likely will not listen. It's your parents who have to step up
2007-09-08 01:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by paperpenandtea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be a caring sister and be straight up with her. Its called tough love. She may hate you, but when you guys are all grown up, she'll thank you for it.
2007-09-08 01:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by ellen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Serious talk with her.
2007-09-08 03:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by S c a l p e r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should say something,because what happens if she gets Pertinent with a guy she dont now what happens then.
2007-09-08 01:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by 072594 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Laughed it off? It's not your place to laugh it off, it's your place to warn your parents what she is up to!!
2007-09-08 02:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by gma 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
talk to her.
2007-09-08 01:06:59 · answer #10 · answered by mastermind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋