Should older siblings be forced to watch the younger ones?
826805
I did babysit as an older sibling, but it was only if my parents went out on a date (not very often) or they had meetings at church.  It was okay, and I didn't really have a choice.  It was my way to contribute.  Why make my parents pay a babysitter when they've raised such a responsible child, right?  However, it was few and far between.  With my children, I will always pay them for watching siblings.  My 8 year old keeps an eye on her brother at soccer practice on the sidelines while I'm on the field.  For the hour she get $2, and I'm 20 feet away.  \n\nIt's kind of a touchy situation, depending on how often the older kids are required to watch the younger ones.  If they're not able to have a life, something needs to be worked out.  Parents should not expect older children to watch younger ones after school for hours so they can work.  If there are 2 incomes in the house, hire a professional to watch your kids.  That's where they should take more responsibility.
1172437
We should always respect our elders and others around us.  So, if the kids are speaking their mind in a civil non-foul way, then it's okay.  If they do it in a crude way, then it's not.
410622
I agree. It is immature. But at the same time, I wouldn't want my kids to watch things like that. There are lots of words in the human language that can eloquently express yourself and not having to resort to profanity. Sometimes the youth see others doing it and find that it is the "in" thing to do so they do it too. This isn't being really mature. "Let's do it because someone else is and it looks cool." That's not how an adult or anyone should behave.
681168
I feel for you.  I have 7 sisters and 1 brother.  I don't know how old you are, but when we were teenagers, I just kind of went along my own merry way.  Being considerate is a big thing, I was, they weren't, so I had to work around things sometimes.  I woke up earlier so I could hit the shower before they woke up.  I played sports and did other things I enjoyed, without any of them.  If they wanted to participate, they were welcome to, but I didn't *try* to get them involved in my life.  Now that we're older, we all have different things we enjoy, but also can get together and enjoy each other's company in a way that a lot of siblings can't.  Hope this helps, and good luck.
845354
I would never allow a child that young to watch those shows.\nStick with more age appropriate shows.
435923
It's simple. you see they have nothing interesting in their lives so they need someone to mess with. Also you may be pretty cool and they want to be like you. I have younger siblings too and they're always messing w/me.
636514
I have one sister that is six years older than I am. Growing up, we couldn't look at each other without getting into an argument and had to havea  line drawn down the middle of the room. Now, she is my best friend. She has always believed in me and I her. We are complete opposites with everything except our hearts.
353084
Sometimes it's forced on by parents. All of my friends are 16-17 and, depending on how they're parents treat them, they act either younger or older. For example, I have a friend whose mother died when she was little and this girl knows how to take care of herself since she's been taking care of her dad for a few years. Another friend, though, is a little spoiled brat because she asks for everything and gets it plus more. Or it could be the bad media that shows the blondes in the tight skirts that little kids are exposed to and that's how they think they should act. Well, probably a little bit of both factors and more.
86299
Not well. Siblings can be a pain, but sometimes you can't live without them.
126420
only if they are a kid and your not. My moms 8 yrs younger then my dad, my brother is a couple yrs younger then his wife. I know a lot of people with age diffrences
202668
Nice thought.  Do you fight with your siblings?  I think it's a little more complicated than that.
635240
well you probably get to complain about your older bro/sis and annoy her/him but my brother does the opposite.hes bigger than me.he pushes me off the couch.when im lying o the rug watching tv,he jumps on me.i cant even complain cause hes older and i have to listen to him.hes done alot more to me.but i guess atleast sometimes i have a good time and he looks out for me,and hes company. consider yourself lucky your brother/sister isn't a physco:)
852808
only if old people are watching
275600
he is a guy and your brother. i have an older one and three little ones. hate to break it to you, but there is not a whole lot you can do about it, but just dont indulge his behavior and be sure that he sees it is not mature.
762552
My kids are too young, but if you are screening them yourself, then you have to trust your own jusdgement. Personally I have not seen an episode that was suitable for children and even some that weren't suitable for adults. lol
676182
Parental Guidance for under 13 viewing.
127354
It depends on what part of the country you're from, to tell you the truth.  In areas where things cost more, babysitters are paid more.  I was paid $8/hr to watch only 2 kids, so for them to watch that many children (especially in that age range), it sounds perfectly fair.  Also, you said it was New Years Eve, holidays cost extra, it's all about supply and demand! :)