What to do when you feel disrespected by your younger sibling?

I told him to act civilized and respect me because I'm older and his response was even worse than the original issue and it's making me feel hurt and a little pissed because I treat him better than that.

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NerdyPotato · M

Ok, I agree that being older is not a great reason, but that's not necessary either. Being civilized and respecting people should be a no-brainer.

PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 26-30

@NerdyPotato He really needs to get that.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Being older is not a reason to be automatically respected I'm afraid. Not anymore, too many people abuse "respect me for I'm older"

AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F

Unfortunately you can't make him be decent towards you if he doesn't want to be.

Is it possibly a jealousy issue? As strange as it may sound younger siblings of disabled people are often jealous of the extra attention you get because of your disability.

I could be wildly off on this, for all I know he's disabled too, it's just that I've come across this before so I can't help but wonder if that's what his problem with you is really stemming from.

EarthlingWise

Is there a bone of contention here? or is it a general attitude ?

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