Is it normal that my siblings disgust me?

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I promise I love them and would do anything for them.
My sister is 5 and it worries me that she's not getting clean enough. After she uses the toilet, she doesn't wash her hands with soap; then she eats and I notice dirt under her nails. My parents think im being too strict on her but I'm really just trying to teach her good hygiene habits.

And my brother hates showers. Sometimes, he goes 2 or 3 days without one. And then he gets sick because of not keeping clean. He has a terrible cough that sometimes makes him throw up. And he doesn't brush his teeth unless you make him do it.

I don't know if I can take it anymore. Vacation is coming up in 10 days and I'm worried that one of them will get sick and we won't be able to go. It sounds selfish, but my whole family is so psyched to go on this vacation. So it's not just my selfish agenda.

Does anyone have any advice?

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  • NotFloydzie
    11 years ago

    What's worrying me is that it's your parent's job to teach them how to be clean and take care of themselves, not your job. I'm not saying that you can't help, I'm asking myself why your parents aren't doing anything about their hygiene.

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  • emilydoll
    11 years ago

    Maybe you should have a talk with them instead of telling them what to do they might take it the wrong way or become careless, tell them you'll feel a lot better.

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  • VivaBrittan
    10 years ago

    It's normal for you to think they're disgusting. They're CHILDREN. They are inherently disgusting. But it's not your job to teach them cleanliness. It's your parents' job. So, let them know how badly of a job you think they're doing.

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  • ccjigsaw
    11 years ago

    That's normal for young kids, however, it's important to teach them at a young age. My bf doesn't wash his hands after going to the bathroom. I don't like that I have to ask him...

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  • FreDraken
    11 years ago

    Talk to your parents about this. If after a couple of months there are no changes, talk to them again. If still no changes you could drop some hints to the grandparents; though be aware that that could start some real trouble down the road.

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