Omg lately my brother has been acting like a girl...hes eight but i think hes turning gay...he asked me if i could paint his nails....but i dont know if hes kidding or not.....but then he acts totally gross and gets on top of me and my sister and i push him of and beat him and tell him to stop but hes gross and he wont listen
lightoftruth answered Thursday July 11 2013, 10:37 pm: People don't "turn gay".
Anyways, I don't think that's your problem. I think your problem is that he won't listen. You won't be able to make him listen, you'll have to talk to your parents about that. [ lightoftruth's advice column | Ask lightoftruth A Question ]
Dragonflymagic answered Wednesday July 10 2013, 9:00 pm: People do not turn gay or decide to become gay for the fun of it, they are born that way. It doesnt change who the person is. At 8, i would say there is a chance he may not have figured that out yet.
There is also such a thing as a person who is bi-sexual so they are attracted to both females and males.
My concern here would be having a brother who does not listen to my requests when I ask him to stop. The fact that he does not stop means he is being disrespect to both you and your sister, not to mention being inappropriate even if he is just teasing. Give him 3 years and you'll know if you have a major problem. It may be better to tell Mom and Dad and get this behavior nipped in the bud right now.
Once puberty hits and his hormones are raging, if he has no concerns for what is the right thing to do, and doesn't love you sisters enough to respect your bodies and private space, then there is nothing to prevent him from taking sexual advantage of you and forcing you.
Schools and society teach kids that their bodies are private. If anyone touches you in a way that you are uncomfortable with you need to say something and ask for help. Many don't ask for help because the offender is a dad, step dad, a brother, a cousin, an uncle or a grandpa. It doesnt matter if it's family or a stranger, it is wrong.
Since you feel grossed out by it...its time to put a stop to it since brother wont honor your requests to do so. [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
adviceman49 answered Wednesday July 10 2013, 11:04 am: You brother is acting normal for his age especially given who he has for role models. With two sisters for role models he is of course going to want to interact with you and be like you. He is also want to be a boy as that is what his genes are telling him. As he gets a little older and better understands his sexuality this should change.
As a good sister you could help him with his male identity by doing some boy things with him. Things like taking him outside and teaching him how to play ball. Play catch with him. Play with his toys with him.
In the event he may have gay tendencies just what would be the problem. If this is so this is how he was born, he did not turn this way. He is still your brother. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
Xui answered Wednesday July 10 2013, 1:31 am: You're brother is young, It is a bit hard to tell what his sexual orientation is at this age. Perhaps your brother could be trapped in the wrong body, Maybe he is gay?
Who cares if he is? The fact is he is your brother. You should love and support him no matter what he is or becomes. As family you are his prime, his main source of support.
If his actions make you uncomfortable then you should kindly talk to him. Let him know that you aren't comfortable with him painting your nails or horsing around with you. No need to treat him differently, He may not act like you but he is still and always will be your sibling. [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
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