help please!

lchri134 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 12:33 PM

i recently found out that my little baby sisters have been going out and getting drunk, i found out by a source that they might being doing more serious stuff! they have told me they don't believe in the church or have ever had a testimony. I just was wondering if anyone have any advice do i tell my parents, church leaders? or just let them make their own choices? they used to tell me everything, but since i my testimony has grown and i have become stronger in the church they never tell me anything that they think i wouldn't want to hear. any advice would be appreciated thanks!

miztrniceguy · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 02:08 PM

tell your parents immediatly ...run,dont walk...but let them know you don't have proof

WillowTheWhisp · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 02:41 PM

When you say 'baby' sisters how young is that? If they are too young to be responsible for their actions or to be legally drinking then yes I think you need to tell your parents. If they are legally old enough to drink and morally old enough to make their own choices then it's a bit different.

SMG · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 02:42 PM

Tell your parents. NOW! Getting drunk can lead to things that aren't fixable, such as winding up pregnant or getting behind the wheel of a car and getting killed or maimed, or doing that to someone else because of drunk driving!

lchri134 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:06 PM

My little sisters are 17 so not legally old enough to drink! but i know its not uncommon for people their age. I am really nervous to tell my parents, just because me and my sisters are really close like best friends! i just don't want their hate, yet i want them and those around them to be safe!

WillowTheWhisp · #6 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:45 PM

I think for their sakes you need to risk their anger and let your parents know.

pushka · #7 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 03:50 PM

Perhaps you could have a little heart to heart with them about the dangers of alcohol abuse, and the other risks they may be taking as a result of being drunk. A sort on non-judgmental, big sisterly chat, offer them help to get over the reasons why they might be drinking, peer pressure or lack of confidence without alcohol etc. Suggest group activities that you could all take part in so that they are not tempted to go out drinking as often as they are now...although I wouldn't suggest asking them to give up all their drinking pals, just to be more cautious of the consequences of drinking, especially at their age...Good Luck!

jennifer_ · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 08:05 PM

lchri, just follow you heart...that's what i do.

Argentina84 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lchri134

My little sisters are 17 so not legally old enough to drink! but i know its not uncommon for people their age. I am really nervous to tell my parents, just because me and my sisters are really close like best friends! i just don't want their hate, yet i want them and those around them to be safe!

It may be difficult, but it's for their good. They will thank you or at least admit you were right sooner or later.

Tell your parents, nothing will hurt them more than knowing you knew and didn't tell them.

Regards!

afewmorebeats · #10 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008, 07:24 PM

I would say before you tell your parents, you talk to your sisters first. Ask them if they are drinking and if they do it and drive and things like that, talk to them about it. Let your sisters know that secrets like that don't stay secret for long and that since you have already found out it won't be long before your parents do too. Then let your parents know what is up. About telling church leaders, if your sisters are doing things like baptisims or something to that effect then they should be told as well.