by saz » Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:14 pm
Hi Love Bug.
Unfortunately you are describing a pretty typical brother and sister relationship. Some people do get on really when with their siblings when they are growing up but the majority don't. Your brother is nearly an adult and should know better than to keep winding you up, but some boys of this age find things like this funny. The more you show him it is upsetting you, the more he is likely to do it to show off in front of his mates.
It is also unfair of him to start argueing with your 5 year old brother. As i have said this sort of behaviour is common and normal in some circumstances, but a 17 year old shouldn't be fighting with a 5 year old - as in physically. It may upset your little brother and make him feel the same way you do.
The people who should be supporting and helping you and your little brother are your parents. It must be obvious to them that your older brother is behaving in this way and it is making you two unhappy. Tell them how you feel and that it is affecting your school work. Your older brother needs to learn to respect others including his brothers and sister. Your parents job is to guide their children, lay down boundaries and discipline when needed. Try and talk to them about this.
Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
cos i'm in love with the inner being