So I'm 17 and I have a brother who is 15 who proves that boys definately mature slower then girls. He can be completely rude to my friends, he continously tries to gross them out and he sulks when I tell him to go away. I tried talking to my parents about it but they just say he wants to fit in with my group, and I should let him. I don't want him freaking out all my friends. What should I do?
From BigSister
Well, what you need to do is keep cool. Don't go off at him every time he embarrases or annoys you. Try telling him that you want to be able to spend time with your friends, who you don't see as much as the brother that you live with. Explain to him that the way he is acting may get him attention, but it is the kind of attention that gives him a bad reputation and makes him look immature. Remember that you are the big sister he looks up to, so he is more likely to listen to you. Make sure to act mature around his friends, giving him something to learn from.
I hope this helps,
Indiana
