Is it normal to leave my teen in charge?

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I have 3 kids aged 15, 10, and 6. I often leave my oldest in charge of her brother and sister. My husband overdosed on sleeping pills 6 years ago so I grew overwhelmed, angry and stopped caring so much about raising my own kids. That bastard told me he'd always be here for me and help me with the kids. But he never truly wanted kids and to make matters worse, he'd hang out with his friends and drink rather than be a father.

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    Sounds like a good way to earn her resentment, and undermine your authority and influence as a parent. When all is said and done the two little ones will respect her more than you, because she will have earned their respect.

    Please try not to take out your frustrations with your husband on your children. I am sorry he's a piece of shit loser, but that's not the children's fault.

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    • Stand2260by
      8 years ago

      Hey can you be my mum like really

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    • snarkygirl
      8 years ago

      I agree!

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  • FJK_frm_AK25
    8 years ago

    My mom left me home alone since I was in 3 rd grade cuz IMA only child n I got into drugs n shit really young did blow for first time wen I was twelve n jus now kick in a heroin addiction that iv had since I was 16. I'm 25 now.so depending on how ur kids r I'd say supervise as muck as poss.

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