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My Sister
My sister is 16, and she is my only sibling, and i am 13. In the last 3 years, she has been drinking, sneaking around, and smoking weed. In may she is supposed to get her license. It is making my mom scared that she is hurting herself and then is going to be able to drive but my mom would never yell or threaten her, because shes too kind, and she cries at night knowing whats happening to my older sister! What can i do to help my mom be happy? And what can i do to make my sister stop making all these bad decisions? Thank you!
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It sounds like you are going through a tough time with your sister. It seems as if your mother needs to set some stricter ground rules. If I was your sister's parent, I would not allow her to get her driver's license until she started exhibiting proper behavior. The best thing that you can do for your mom is to let her know that you are there for her, and maybe make some suggestions about laying stricter rules down for your sister. Your sister is at an age where she probably is not going to listen to anyone. Your mother can also call down to your local police department and set up a walk through of the jail. Many times if you explain what is going on, then the police department is usually always coorporative in showing rebelious teens what to expect if their behavior continues. Also, your mother can call down to the county morgue, and they too will sometimes allow you to walk through and look at bodies of teens who have died while driving drunk, alcohol poisoning, people who have died from infazema and lung cancer. These tactics may seem a bit harsh, but they work. There is nothing like seeing the real thing before it sinks into your head that drinking, smoking, and sneeking around are not the smartest choices one can make. It may scare your sister straight. Keep your chin up sweetie - and be good. Let me know how things go...and if you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck.
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