Would it be bad if I?

Question

My mom makes me stay home during the days to watch my little sister (Kylie's 11). I am giving up hours at work, etc. My sister sleeps until 11am so I can't even do anything. By the time she does her chores, eats, and showers it's 2pm.

I really like to go for walks in the morning in order to workout. If I went for a walk at 10am for an hour, locked the doors and left a note for her do you think she would be okay by herself?

I ran this idea past her and my mom and they don't approve. SHE'S NOT A BABY!

Answer 1

ya for sure!!! My big bro did that to me when i was that age and my mom was totally fine with Justin (my big brother) leaving me ther for an hour when i slept!!! So defenitely!!!

Answer 2

ya i was 10 in gr4 when i stayed home alone and i was fine and i started babysitting at age 11 which is the age u can start babysitting so if anything she should be babysitting other kids!!

Answer 3

Just do it. But leave around 9 be back by ten and never tell youre mom u left

Answer 4

Ask her if she would do you the grand favor of waking a little earlier and while still in her pajamas (just make her brush her teethe) go for said run and she can shower when she gets back. When my sister and i were 7 and 8 my parents left us home alone. We were smart enough not to burn down the house or open the door at all or pick up the phone. What is the big deal. If your mom feels comfortable leaving her home alone why cant you?

Tell mom to either go to work later or to give in cuz it sounds to me like your giving up a heck of a lot for not much in return.

Answer 5

Well it depends on her age, is she old enough to not burn down the house? If so, then go right ahead.

Answer 6

Then make some demands. If its unacceptable, then she needs to get up earlier so you can walk before its burning hot outside. I don't see why you should be inconvenienced when the younger sister gets to laze around in bed half the day.

Answer 7

Your mom is a freak.

she'll be fine.

But don't do it...

get a treadmill or something... put on some music and dance around.

Answer 8

my advice is to tell your mom your not her babysitter. point out to her all the things YOUR missing by doing this, all the work opportunities, hanging out with your friends. I had the same problem a few years ago and telling my mom off had really helped

Answer 9

I don't think it's a big deal either.  If your sister is scared though then it is a big deal. if not I think you should get your sister to talk to your mom about it and see if you can do that.  your mom is just scared for her.

Answer 10

This is what I would do.  Compromise.  She's sleeping to late.  Run this by your parents first, and say i would like to talk to you, please, about something important.  Be like an adult, hopefully they will respect you more if you act like you are aproaching a boss at a work.    Ask them if you can get her up at 9:30, for her to get up, get breakfast, go on a walk with you, and do chores after, or before your all walk.  If this happens, number one, you both will be out of the house.  Number two it gives you both a chance to talk, hopefully, but also for you to listen to her, for she migth not get that anywhere else but from you.  If that don't work, calmly ask if you all can come up with a compromise.  If she can stay at home, awake, while you walk around the house, the block, something, to where you are still within shoutin' range.  hopefully this will work.  Most parents will listen to their kids if they approach them with respect, talking one on one, as if you had a business proposal to them.  You are basically going to have to prove to them, why you can do this, in a calm manner, by giving valid reasons.  You both be getting exercise.  Both be getting more out of your day, and get a head start on chores, and teach both you all time management.  See if that will help.  hope it does!

Answer 11

well shes old enough to stay home alone tell your mom that you have other responsabilities as in work and that its not your job to baby sit her. if your mom still doesnt agree then just leave and go to work.

Answer 12

At 11 my parents were able to leave me home alone for an hour by myself. Sadly children these days seem to be much more immature than how I was raised.

Could you take your sister on a walk with you when she wakes up at 11? (I understand if she like my brother is a lazy bum and refuses to move off his playstation all day.) If not try talking to your mom again and maybe ask your sister as well if she would be okay with that. If sis doesn't care than mom will probably give in.