if your younger sibling is doing something wrong that you think may hurt them, do you tell on them or what?

14 ANSWERS

1. 

   ZeeZee

   hurting them psyically should always be left to last resort, telll them first

   Report abuse     Aug 23, 2011 10:26 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

2. 

   Amy

   1) warn them
   2) warn them again
   3) spank them

   Report abuse     Aug 23, 2011 10:27 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

3. 

   Mya

   tell them off

   Report abuse     Aug 23, 2011 10:38 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

4. 

   MariamShah

   Yes, you should totally say something, its your responsibility as an older sibling to guide the young ones. :)

   Report abuse     Aug 23, 2011 10:45 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

5. 

   tabzee

   Tell them obviously...

   Report abuse     Aug 23, 2011 11:36 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

6. 

   ZeeH

   I feel that, you first approach them nicely warning them of whatever the issue may be. Use the nice yet firm approach, and make them understand what they're doing it wrong etc with a good examples. I would use the technique 2wice, and 2nd time warn them that it may get parents involved and if they still don't listen then yes tell on em. =)

   Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 12:41 AM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

7. 

   MidnightBlue

   I agree with ZeeH, you should try explaining to them the dangers about the situation and explain why it is wrong, try not to shout or judge them when doing this, as this will make it worse. give this a bit of time as they will not understand straight away so be patient. Hopefully, by slowly explaining this to them they should stop, but if they still don't listen then you may have to tell on them, but give them prior warning that you might tell on them as this warning could help them to stop, before the parents get involved.
   Hope this helps :)

   Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 06:45 AM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

8. 

   Tammy

   Hello there Arslan,
   i see your problem there and i have to say that as an elder brother it is your duty and responsibilty to look after your younger siblings and guide them towards the right path.
   I myself am an elder sister so it is tricky but you have to come out with it and sit them down calmly but casually talking them through why the things they are doing are wrong and what the consequences may be.
   Let them know you are here for them for help and that they really shouldnt be doing what they are doing as it will make things worse and all you are doing is looking out for them, if worse comes to worse warn them several times and then involve the parents and let it go from there.
   Hope i have helped and be sure to keep yabbing =)

   Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 11:04 AM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

9. 

   MissM28

   If by 'telling on them' you mean telling your parents about it, then I would say no, not until it's a last resort. Informing your parents will only make your younger sibling feel they cannot trust you and will make the situation worse. I'd suggest talking to them yourself, reminding them that you have their best interests at heart and you're worried about what they're doing. Explain that you'd like them to stop doing it and that you'll be there for them to talk to if they need you. Other things you could do is try spending more time with them keeping them away from whatever you think would hurt them. If this hasn't worked, be more forceful and eventually inform your parents after warning them. Best of luck :)

   Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 01:21 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

10. 

    minnie962

    obv u tell them in a way theyd undastand

    Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 06:34 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

11. 

    Nerd

    Yes, be honest and tell. It's for their betterment..

    Report abuse     Aug 24, 2011 08:41 PM  |   Thumb Up (1)   0 (0)

12. 

    Arslan

    spank em

    Report abuse     Sep 12, 2011 03:39 PM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

13. 

    MU18

    ofcourse you should tell them

    Report abuse     Sep 14, 2011 12:29 PM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)

14. 

    minnie962

    yes of course explain your reasons t them

    Report abuse     Oct 19, 2011 07:23 AM  |   Thumb Up (0)   0 (0)