I'm 20, in college and also work. I'm considered the 'responsible' kid in my house, who always gets things done. My older brother is 25, and doing nothing with his life. He doesn't have a job, any motivation or ambition. He parties and comes home whenever, and my mom has kicked him out numerous times. It's stressful and aggravating! I know it's his life, but I also feel bad for my parents that are at their wit's end and don't know what else to do. Any ideas or advice on this situation? He needs to grow up and move out!
palmbebe86 answered Saturday March 28 2009, 11:40 am: I know exactly how that is. Im 23 my brother is 28 and I am a singer and actress and he is doing drugs with no job and lives for free and is always in trouble with the swat team or cops. As much as he has put himself and others through, he always listins to me when I talk to him. Try not to judge him. There may be things going on on the outside that you don't know about that may be tragic to him, and he tries to hide it. If his parents don't understand him, and no one else does, he will feel uderly alone, and keep down a path of destruction. Its not as simple as he needs to grow up and move out, he sounds lost and probrobly needs someone to just listen to him without judgment. Istead of focusing on what he doesnt do, remind him of things that are great about him. Parents are not perfect either. They are so busy concentrating on the problem they are having with him, but not aware that there is something eating him away. inside. [ palmbebe86's advice column | Ask palmbebe86 A Question ]
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