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LaKecias

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Siblings
« on: October 18, 2014, 07:33:53 pm »
Do you feel responsible for your grown siblings rather it be financial, emotionally or even spiritually?

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2014, 02:18:18 pm »
In a word, no. We're all relatively successful, so I rarely hear about any problems; of course if one of them really needed something I would try and help

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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2014, 03:45:57 pm »
Yes, I am very close to my sister and two brothers.  If any of us ever needed anything, the remaining 3 would be there for them in a heartbeat.
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Re: Siblings
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2014, 04:22:37 pm »
No.

I try to encourage and offer some help in getting things done, but I do not feel financially responsible for my siblings at all.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2014, 09:13:40 am »
Never had this issue as I am an only child. But I do have 2 children. My old child is special needs and I hope her younger brother will take care of her when they are both adults.
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Re: Siblings
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2014, 03:36:13 pm »
I have a brother and sister then 5 half siblings (3 girls and 2 boys). They are all grown and on their own. But they all know if can help someway I would. I will not support them but emotionally I am always there. I lao know the girls will do anything for their big sis.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2014, 03:39:56 pm »
No because they're all adults and can take care of themselves.

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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2014, 08:17:47 pm »
I have two older siblings and both myself and my sister do watch over my older brother who has health issues and is only able to get part time work. We rotate on watching over him and to a degree financially too.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2014, 08:54:52 pm »
Not really.  But if they really need help I'll try to help them out but if not just be there for them when they need me.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2014, 06:52:53 am »
I feel it is my responsibility to help them in all three areas if necessary.  Just the same as I would anyone else I came in contact with that needed help in any of those areas.  I'm the oldest of five girls so I have always felt a responsibility to watch over and take care of my little sisters.
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2014, 08:36:59 am »
i have five sibilings all of which are older then me 61,58,56,42,40 and me 31.  we have no relationship whatsoever and im just fine with that.  we didnt really grow up together so i feel no tie to them at all.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2014, 11:13:23 am »
I do not feel responsible for any of my grown siblings in any way. They are the captains of their own ships with their own spouse's and family. I do not meddle with their affairs or what they do with their life. But If they are in a predicament that needed my help and support, I will be there in a heart beat. Spiritually is a whole different matter. Our parents raised us as Christians. If they are missing Jesus in their lives, I will try and intervene with the utmost respect and love.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2014, 11:30:08 am »
I don't know if responsible is the word I'd use.....out of love I would feel strongly about helping...

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2014, 11:55:45 am »
Not really, I let them take care of themselves and I take care of me.

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Re: Siblings
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2014, 12:11:25 pm »
No, my siblings are doing quite well for themselves.  That's not saying that we don't jump in if needed.  We do.  We understand that it's a loan and pay it back when we can. 

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