Dear Shayna B.,

My 4-year-old younger brother is obviously favored in my house. My parents always get mad at me when it is really he who messes up our house. Whenever we are in a fight they get really protective of him. This is not fair!

Signed,
Angry Arielle

Dear Angry Arielle,

Maybe the reason your parents are a little more protective of him is because he’s 4. He is little, so they try to watch him a little more. You are not the only person to have sibling rivalry, though. Your parents probably do love you both the same, just like all parents say they do.

Best of luck,

Shayna B.

Shayna is a rising seventh grader and knows what kids in elementary school and middle school are going through. She can be reached at shaynaadvicecolumnist@gmail.com. She’s looking forward to hearing from you. Contact: shaynaadvicecolumnist@gmail.com