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People sometimes say that it is a spectrum rather than a yes or no answer. Many autistic people can function perfectly well on their own and do not require extensive special care. Others require special attention, which is always the responsibility of the parent. After all, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their child is prepared to go out and be responsible as an adult. And parents who disregard this responsibility and impose it on others should not be called parents at all. We have seen time and time again that children are sometimes more mature than their parents.
That is exactly what is happening in this particular scenario. Because his parents did not pay attention to him or his autistic sister when they were children, OP has had to deal with a lot. His sister demanded far more attention than his parents were willing to provide. Instead of respecting her wishes, they continued to impose her brother on her. Change can be difficult for many people, especially those on the autism spectrum.
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Source: Reddit
I truly sympathise with both of the siblings. It is obvious that neither of them is to blame. The girl dislikes her brother because he brought about a significant change in her life and their parents did not prepare her for it. Although I sympathise with OP, who is caught in the middle of his parent’s desire for him to be more present in her life while she despises him. To be fair, he sounds far more mature than his parents, and he recognises that it is not at all his sister’s fault.
What are your thoughts on the matter? What would you do if you were in this situation? Would you attempt to leave your sister’s life as soon as possible? Or would you try to persuade her to adjust to your presence in the absence of their parent’s care? Please let us know in the comments section, and don’t forget to share this story with your friends so they can join in the conversation as well.
