You have been left in a very difficult situation. I think bringing up a sibling would be much harder than a grand-child. A grandparent is already in the parenting role. You, as a sibling are not. You didn't say what age you are or your brother is. You mention moods so I'm thinking pre-teen or teen. A very trying stage for anybody. Talk, talk and talk some more. Try the 'we only have each other' line, as you have been left together and family is SO important. Family should be able to count on each other when the chips are down. Try to get him to cooperate by asking him how he thinks things should be? Ask him his opinion and try to see things from his side. This is probably going to sound negative but it's my personal experience after raising three. By the time a kid reaches 13, you really don't have a clue what they are doing when not under your eye, say at school, or hockey or dance or at friends' places. Just hang on for the ride and hope you can keep them out of jail and from being seriously hurt!
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