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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You say your kids are well behaved but then talk about your toddler whining. In our home whining is completely unacceptable. What she did was wasteful but we wouldn’t hesitate to take away his juice and say “children who whine get nothing “. [/quote]
Whoosh. Also you’re doing that wrong. You gently say, “I can’t hear you when you use that tone of voice.” And on a holiday where an overstimulated toddler who is probably missing a nap is struggling you cut them a break or get their parent.

OP, I second therapy for you. It sounds like the family dynamic is unhealthy and you’re stuck in a role that is miserable. I think a therapist could help you figure out what you want, what’s realistic, and how to set boundaries that work for you. Don’t have a screaming match and accept that it’s unlikely that your sister and parents wil change. Focus on what you can control- your own choices and behavior. Whatever you decide it’s probably going to result in some pushback from your parents. They are not going to like it when you start saying no to some things. A good therapist can help you plan for how to deal with that as well.
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