I need help

@Pantsthenerds In what ways? And why are they wandering around out of bed at "ungodly hours?" Don't you have rules? What's causing them to wake up? Usually kids that age sleep through the night and don't wake up until the morning.

@Pantsthenerds Are they up at 6 or 7 or earlier? And, more importantly, what kind of disgusting ways are you talking about? I'm really confused here.

@Pantsthenerds So, they're doing sexual stuff to you while you're asleep at 6 am?

I saw your response to Balmynites. How old are you? Do you have any other relatives? Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents?

Bottom line is, if you are now in the position of parent, you need someone to teach you how to be a parent. One thing is, you need to wake up before they do. You can't sleep in. You are the one who needs to make sure they're up, dressed, have breakfast & get to school. As it stands, they don't view you as a parent figure but merely as their older brother. You need to change the way you deal with them or else they'll continue what they're doing. One thing is for certain, pulling a prank on them isn't going to earn the respect you're expecting from them. Pranks are what siblings do, not parents.

@Pantsthenerds I'm not suggesting punishing them. You need to set down rules. And, unfortunately for you, now that you're the parent figure, not only do you have to wake up before they do to help them get ready for school, you're going to have to understand that they will continue to act out and try to undermine you because they are dealing with a major life upheaval. You need help from older family members. It's also a good idea to start family therapy. Talk to a therapist about what's going on and he/she will help you with establishing boundaries with them, along with finding other resources to help you learn to parent.

@Pantsthenerds You're welcome. Good luck.