Am i not getting enough attention?!?

Question

my mom and dad are always talking to them anytime. and i talk just a little bit to them. my sister is entering kindergarten and they are really happy! i am entering 5th grade and after that year i'm entering middle school. my mom and dad are always playing with my brothers and sister while i go to my room and play computer . sometimes me and my parents get time togehter we have small conversations. but when we get home. their attention is back to my bro and sis. they give me a phone for christmas to cover for not giving much attention. but my sis and bro got better gifts. so that blew it! do they give me enough attention?

Answer 1

why not spend more time with them? For example don't go in another room and play on the computer. If your playing on the computer they might think you are happy playing on the computer. Who cares if they got better gifts? It's not about how much they spent on y'all its about the thought that counts. Talk to them and tell em you want to spend more time with them. Play a game the family can play or something.  

Answer 2

If you're asking this question, then it bothers you, so go an talk to them about it.

Answer 3

suck it up!

Answer 4

it is just because you are older :)

they are right in giving the younger ones more attention, because they need it, think back when you were in kindergarten, didn't your parents give you a lot of attention too? just be happy that your parents are not over protective with you, go out and have friends and enjoy your childhood ok?

Answer 5

You won't probably beleive me but I think your jealous. But lets face it. You don't want to be treated like a baby. If you think about the little onces and imagine your parents talking to you again, you will feel like you are a baby. I was once like this before and I tellin' you, your parents gave you something better then any of your brothers or sisters: freedom.

Answer 6

well they have to give the younger ones the attention since there young.

You got the attention when you were that age as well.

Just tell them that you need a little more attention, but your fine, i believe.

Answer 7

You are missing something but it may not be attention. You are changing and entering your teenage years but as an older child you do have more responsibilities. And perhaps your parents are considering you to be older and more mature than you actually are.  They are probably overwhelmed and would like you to help them but you are not ready for this. Write them a note, put a bow on it and ask for more mommy and daddy time. Suggest a lunch out or a movie. And start to read Gone With the Wind, that will take you through puberty. You can't always get what you want (Rolling Stones)