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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 214084" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hi KayDee, I can certainly see your dilemma, trying to lead your own life, start a marriage, grow up, have some fun. And you are due all of that.</p><p>What a loving, responsible person you are.</p><p>I think the best you can do is offer to take your sister on weekends or something, and maybe help tutor her, or give your mom some time off. It sounds like you and your mom are butting heads because you are trying to redo what she is doing, IOW, do the same thing.</p><p>So I'd suggest taking a different tack and working around your mom. Take your sister to movies, help her with-homework. That way you are a helper, and not a boss, so to speak.</p><p>Be your sister's mentor, not her mother. You can be a powerful influence, with-o completely taking over.</p><p>I am so sorry that your mom isn't will to help your little sister in the way that she needs it.</p><p>How terribly frustrating. And what a loss for your sister, as she grows up, to lose out on certain emotional and educational growth opportunities.</p><p>Can you freely talk to her on the phone? I would try to stay on good terms with-your mom, just so you have open access to your sister. (Machiavellian, I know, but hey, you have to make it work.)</p><p>{{hugs}}</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 214084, member: 3419"] Hi KayDee, I can certainly see your dilemma, trying to lead your own life, start a marriage, grow up, have some fun. And you are due all of that. What a loving, responsible person you are. I think the best you can do is offer to take your sister on weekends or something, and maybe help tutor her, or give your mom some time off. It sounds like you and your mom are butting heads because you are trying to redo what she is doing, IOW, do the same thing. So I'd suggest taking a different tack and working around your mom. Take your sister to movies, help her with-homework. That way you are a helper, and not a boss, so to speak. Be your sister's mentor, not her mother. You can be a powerful influence, with-o completely taking over. I am so sorry that your mom isn't will to help your little sister in the way that she needs it. How terribly frustrating. And what a loss for your sister, as she grows up, to lose out on certain emotional and educational growth opportunities. Can you freely talk to her on the phone? I would try to stay on good terms with-your mom, just so you have open access to your sister. (Machiavellian, I know, but hey, you have to make it work.) {{hugs}} [/QUOTE]
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