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chaotic life..
hi, i have 3 brothers and one sister, ages 2-9, im not sure how old they are lol, but seee my problem is that i babysit when i get home which is about 4, and i babysit them to about 11:30 or twelve, and we cant hire a babysitter to help. they all have a disorder which makes them hyper..all the time, i can never settle them down, one kids in the kitchen with the hose (im serious).. another is calling 911, ..and another is making extreme bubbles in the bathtub thats overflowing!! i cant control them and i feel hopeless!!!! i keep on getting such bad grades because i dont have time to do my homework. i spend most of the day cleaning up the house that they messed while im at school, and the other half trying to get them to bed. its so hard..i live with my older brother because i dont we dont live with our parents and theres no way to contact them..long story. so what im trying to ask is for suggestions on what i should do (and i dont mean like tv..or coloring.. because thats impossible. and i have no friends to help me..but i dont want any) so thank you for any suggestions at alL!! ***sorry for making this ques so long!*** thanks. -AlExA
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I'm a level 2 moderator, so I looked at who else you asked this question to. I would suggest asking a few adults about this. They are all much more likely to be able to give you advice on how to control young kids. I would say that you should ask MFS, I believe I've seen him give good advice on children before.
Go to "Browse Columnists" and under List: click on "Adults only" to see the adults on this site who have updated their column recently.
Now, as for my advice:
I have never baby-sat alone and do not have any kids. I know about how to control dogs, but when it comes to kids, I can't help you.
My only other suggestion is to watch "SuperNanny" That lady is bad-ass.
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Wow, I am so sorry that you have to be put up with this. I cannot think of anything that could help you out with this at all. It would be different if your siblings didn't have a disorder. The only thing I can think of is that you should really call someone that you know such as a relative and they can help you out. I suggest that you ask someone else this question that has experience with children such as MFS. You can click this and ask him a question: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location). I'm sorry that I couldn't help you out and good luck with everything. MFS will definitely help you out and please ask him about this.
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Wow, thats really rough. I'm so sorry but I can't think of anything that would help you at all! I've never been in this situation, nor do I know anyone who has been in this situation. I would say to call someone, like a relative or someone to help you out or maybe take them for a while. I really have no clue what to say! That's so incredibly hard. I'm so so sorry about everything but I really have no clue what to say! I would suggest to ask this question to MFS [Link](Mouse over link to see full location). He is a father and an uncle. He would definately have more to say about this. After all, he has kids and I'm just some 15 year old that babysits kids. If anything, ask him he will definately have a better answer than me. I'm so sorry this didn't help. Good luck though! But please, ask MFS! He will help.
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Wow, okay. I totally feel for you. Let's see now. First of all, you should be proud of yourself on how responsible and determined you are. That's a really admirable trait to have at your age. Okay, so as to what to do with all the kids you have to watch. First of all you need to learn to be stern with them. I'm not saying to beat them or anything, but try time outs, take away previalages like certain toys, and spank them. I know it may be hard to put your foot down, but it has to be done. Even if they cry, kick, and scream. I think you should try to get more structured with them as well. Like in your mind set aside time for them to play, eat, bath, bed. You mentioned that you have to watch them til almost 12 am, why aren't they in bed by then? They should be in bed no later than 8:30. If they don't listen to you, just spank them and discipline them. Also, you may want to try to make deals with them, like say okay if you clean up your mess and play quietly for a set amount of time I will let you have ice cream. Work together. Be patient. As far as the homework thing, try to get as much done as you can in school and then when you get breaks fit some in there. Keep up the good work. Things will get better. :)
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