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how do i stop my brother picking on me?
my brother has been picking on me for as long as i can remember.how do i stop my brother picking on me?
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Hey hun,
My heart really goes out to you - I can see how much it hurts in the innocence of your question. I wish I could offer some kind of solution but honestly there isn't one. Most of the time it really isn't personal, brothers can be cruel, usually because they are so oblivious.
Hang in there hun. Sometimes it does help to retaliate, just to show that there are some levels he can't scoop too. It is best to try not to lash back until a certain point he reaches which hurts particularly bad. If you limit your anger to more specified places, he will get the point that he has gone too far. It's like swearing. If you say the 'F' word in every sentence, it has no effect if you say it while you are angry. However, if you are a person who never swears, when you do eventually swear, it has a greater affect.
Maybe try and make him feel like an idiot for being mean to him. Ignoring him really does help.
When my sister tries to be mean to be, I often use reverse psychology.
I look at her with a condescending facial expression and say "Don't say that." and walk away. This also works for your peers. It is an extremely powerful and underestimated tool. Use it wisely. ;)
Good luck darl! =]
Sarah.
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You probably can't. This is a very common occurrence. Usually, the sibling who picks on another one out grows it eventually, and they don't do it as adults. You could try asking your brother why he picks on you, or tell him how much it really bothers you. I don't think telling your parents will help. That may just encourage your brother to pick on you more for telling on him. Only tell your parents if he does something life threatening.
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Talk to your parents.
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