How do I deal with a difficult sibling?

How should I deal with my younger sibling's overbearing patronization?

• I am the older sibling but I am passive and this is one of those cases where it is the younger sibling who bullies me. Earlier today she was in a rather peeved state after our parent ...show more

• Answer:

  If you are passive then she is doing it because she can. After all, what are you gonna do about anyway?.....So that is where she is coming from now the question is what are your options? you can make a snide comment back...( no, childish.and she would blow it off.) You could sit her down and say what you think and then put it into a context that she would be able to see how it effects her life ( better, but she would most likely pout and still try to dominate unless you keep it in play or make yourself more of an adult figure and have it backed up by mom and dad.) Or you could just store it up till you blow a fuse and then she better run for the hills. Me? I am kind of hoping for the latter. only because she will be in awe, and shock at what hit you, and will be less likely to push you that far again. then if she tries to push all you do is say"Hey! that's enough!" and she will back down. well that is what I think - she needs to learn that just because your passive dose not mean she can walk on you. I wish you luck and hope all works out. Take care.