How to Be a Good Brother

You don't always have time for your brothers and sisters but you do care about them a lot. Now you want to show them how much they mean to you. You're going to change your ways and be a good brother.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Tell your siblings how you feel. Let them know how important they are to you. Sometimes we don't tell the people we care about how we feel. Siblings are often the ones who help us when things go wrong. Make sure you tell your siblings you appreciate all they do for you.

2. Offer to watch your nieces and nephews. It's a great way to help out your siblings and spend quality time with your siblings' children. Be a great uncle and your siblings will know you're a good brother.

3. Make time for your siblings. Actions say it all. Spend time with your siblings and your parents to show how much you love them. The best gift we can give people is our time.

4. Set a good example. Be someone others can look up to and count on. Be the one to get good grades and a good job. Help other people; be kind.

5. Offer advice and a shoulder to cry on. Let your siblings know that you are there for them. Check in with them from time to time and make sure they are fine physically, mentally and emotionally.

6. Help them when they need a helping hand. Help with physical work. Build a deck; put up a fence or any other task that comes to mind.

7. Spend time with your parents. Be the brother who visits your parents and helps with family issues.

Tips & Warnings

• Value your siblings and you will automatically treat them well. You won't have to work at being a good brother if you recognize their values.

• Don't take your siblings for granted.