how do you deal with parents that give all the attention to my older sister who has issues?

Answer 1

I know what you mean, just talk with your parents and be honest with them. Don't try to make it into an argument and keep your temper in check about it. When my brother was in the hospital..my parents made me sit in the hospital room..all day..with nothing to do. I was like..8..I think. It drove me crazy..but my parents thought that I should "act like an adult" and be with my brother in the hospital. Totally forgetting that I was 9 years old. I didn't know how to talk with them about it so I acted out and made that time..horrible for them and myself. Finally my Grandad took me and my sister...[both of us 8] and spent time with us...it pissed my parents off because they thought he would side with them. =]] Just talk with them, you sound mature enough to deal with the situation in the right way. Remember, becoming the problem child will not help you or your parents. Keep being good and talking and reaching out to them, if they still aren't listening for whatever reason..try talking to your other family members about it.

you prolly didn't wanna hear my life story. =[[ haha..I hope I helped.

Answer 2

This can be a problem. We had friends with a very sick child; and the other child was always feeling neglected. It wasn't that they loved him less; it just took so much time and energy to meet the needs of the sick one. Talk to your parents about setting aside just a couple of hours a week to be together - maybe just play a game at the kitchen table. Then, try to understand why it is this way, and be grateful that you don't have the same problems your sister has. Have a great life!

Answer 3

You have too. Although you should discuss this with your parents and let them know how you feel. Be thankful your the problem less child. Let you them know you need attention too . Positive attention. Don't act out or do negative things to get attention seems like your parents already have enough stress in their lives.

Answer 4

I am not sure what your sisters issues are but I would talk to your parents. Be honest and open with them, but not confrontational, cos that wont get you anywhere. They are obviously focusing on her for the right reasons, to help her out. That will mean they may struggle with splitting their tim between the 2 of you. PLease just tlak to them and dont let the situation get out of hand.