ok, i have like no close friends. im really shy, my closest friend is my boyfriend, when he's busy i have nothing to do and it makes me sad. my parents want me to babysit WAY too much. which results in me haveing no time to go out and make friends. they expect me to babysit my sister like every weekend while they go out with their friends. im 16, its my turn to go out and party and socialize. it ruining my life, i feel like a loser. i want to make more friends. am i overreacting? or how can i fix this?
2007-10-18 15:21:48 · 11 answers · asked by ......//;' 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My opinion on this is I feel its reasonable to ask you to babysit once in a while but every weekend isnt reasonable. Its their child and they should be taking care of her not you. You should have some time to do things with friends. But I doubt they will listen to me. They sound selfish and thoughtless.
2007-10-18 15:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not overreacting and yes, you do deserve to go out every now and then but if you damand it too much, your parents will try and force you to stay in which could end badly. It's all communication skills. Make friends in class, at lunch, between classes, join a club, join a sport, there are many ways to make friends and try to be more relaxed and try to talk to people you think might be kool. If you already have some friends and want a CLOSE friend then you need to start trusting people and start telling them things you wouldn't tell just friends. Take time and "bond"... it should work...
2007-10-18 15:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ,,you are being a typical 16 yr old..Most want to be out with friends and if your parents make you babysit it should be with pay,,,My mom did the same thing,,It was always a fight..I would tell her how you feel,,and she probably will say that is your job,,IT ISN"T she should get a babysitter sometimes ,,and I would compromise and stay home sometimes but NOT as much as you say you are....It isn't fare,,but you should help out around the house with other chores too.
2007-10-18 15:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Eileen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 09:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by polich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enroll in as many extracurricular activities as you can so you will have plenty of opportunities to socialize as well as have a legitimate reason to be away from your parents' house.
You are also old enough to hold a job. Go check into holiday job opportunities down at the mall.
2007-10-18 15:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah, it makes perfect sense. u gotta have a talk with your parents. maybe make a compromise. go out one night on the weekend and the other night, stay in and watch your lil sister. and maybe invite a friend to come over and hang with you while you babysit
2007-10-18 15:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your foot down your sister is not your responsibility it's your parents. You're not overreacting this is suppose to be your time to go out not your parents. I would talk to your parents seriously. Don't just make a fight about it but talk like a civilized adult.
2007-10-18 15:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry bout the babysitting.What a bummer.To make friends when you are shy,find a hobby or something you are easily interested in and do it.(not drugs)More like, painting photography,horses,something at school.Find something you are really good at and be your best.You have to like yourself and take pride in what you do to make good Friends and to be a good friends.And the baby sitting money would sure help with your new found hobby.
2007-10-18 15:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do as ur told, listen and obey. ur folks may have a good reason why they want u to baby sit. Show them u can be responsible. That may win their trust and allow u more time for ur friends. There is so much to learn when ur l6, show them u have matured in more ways than one. Behave like a good girl and win them over to ur side.
2007-10-18 15:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by 102845 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try talking to your parents about your feelings. If they don't seem to be listening try putting it in a letter. Good luck.
2007-10-18 15:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Livi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋