Help!

[StormAngel]

I can't stand my parents, especially my dad. He always insists that my brother and I gives in to my sister and do whatever she wants. But then, we had to bring her to a child care center everyday, since we can't take care of her properly yet, and she often insists that she buy sweets for her. The thing is, my brother and I don't want to do that because sweets aren't that good for you, and we've spent a lot of money buying sweets. So yesterday, we tried telling our dad that we won't do that anymore, and he flared up, and now he decided that since my sis isn't at home, he's going to 'punish' us by taking everything away. >.< And I don't think my refusal to bring my sis along with me when I go out with my Aunt helped things. But seriously, she is a handful to manage! Everytime we refuse to do anything for her, she cries and run off. And when that happens in a crowded train station, it is going to get very hard for us to find her. My dad and mum seemingly cannot understand this and they insist that we bring her along. I've tried telling them that my sister is already very spoilt and if we bring her along, we have to keep giving in to her demands; and honestly, I can't manage a six year old who thinks that she is so darn smart and fights with my brother every minute she has. But they won't listen and now, it came down to a "you better bring her along or I will take away your computer" situation. I honestly don't want to fight with them, but I can't help but feel that their demands are getting unreasonable...

[Katheryn Mae]

I wish I could actually be able to give this my full and undivided attention but my parents are making me do school work. But trust me, I will respond to this as soon as I can. Probably tomorrow morning or afternoon if not later tonight. I always feel the same thing with some of my friends (with the bringing them everywhere) part. But my mom just caught me so ... I'll respond later. I think I have a few suggestions.

[kissofdeath]

ooh, I don't really know how to help out with this one. I've never really been in a position where I've been totally responsible for a younger person.

The only suggestion I can offer is if you maybe get a nanny cam and record all your sister's behavior to help strengthen your argument.

And as for the money being spent on sweets you could just tell your parents that you ran out of money and if she insists on getting more sweets then you'll need them to supply you with some.

Sorry I can't be of more help. I have no idea what i'd do in your situation. but do try and invest in a nanny cam!

~kiss

[greyeyedgirl]

Wow, that must be so frustrating! I totally know where you are coming from, because I have three younger sisters and a younger brother. The second youngest of them has OCD so it is very difficult to live with her at times since she is prone to yelling and throwing tantrums. My siblings also get away with a lot, which I don't agree with.
Whenever I find myself thinking my mother isn't parenting them correctly or gives them whatever they want when she shouldn't I always regret confronting her, because it seems to just make things worse. Parents tend to be very defensive about how they raise their children.
My advice to you would be to try and teach your sister these values yourself, even if it's something little like not always buying her sweets. Or if you really feel like you can't take it anymore try calmly talking to your parents about it. Approach them in a non hostile way and explain to them how this is affecting you and making you feel. If you make sure to keep a non aggressive tone in your voice it may make them more likely to hear you out.
Once again, I totally hear where you are coming from, and I know how helpless a situation like yours can make a person feel. I hope all turns out well for you!

~Whitney