My little brother acts hostile but also copies me?

[Anonymous]

Lately my little brother has been acting very hostile, he really thinks he is the greatest to walk this planet on every surface. But really he isn’t, he also doesn’t really care what my mom says and he doesn’t realize how foolish he often looks doing this.

But on the other hand he has been copying me, wearing the same clothes, even stealing my clothes, sometimes use my music to impress people, but he also sometimes talks like me, especially in discussions or when he wants to sound smart.

Ever since we were young he always needed to be better than me and he still wants to be I guess.

Anyone have any advice because it’s quite hard to live with someone that’s almost constantly hostile

[slatyb]

Establish boundaries. When he is disrespectful or hostile, end the discussion just as you would with another adult.

[Asker]

Yeah true, but that isn’t my strong suit and he knows it

[slatyb]

It's a skill. Try it. "If you are going to be ugly, I'm out."

[Asker]

Thanks, been trying

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you might have an ego problem.

[Opinion Owner]

The part that is completely incorrect is him disrespecting his momma

[Opinion Owner]

Before answering this question I would like to know how old he is?

[Asker]

Almost 18

[Opinion Owner]

I was one to grow faster than others, he'll hopefully grow out of it, but he'd either need to learn by learning from others or learning from experience. Overall remind yourself he's your little brother maybe he wants to be like you and the hostility comes from wanting to be "cool" which everyone knows is not cool.

[Opinion Owner]

Does he listen to you?

[Asker]

Thank you, that’s what i try to keep telling myself

[Asker]

Usually not, but especially when he needs me he will.

[Opinion Owner]

Sounds like little brother activities, he just needs to mentally grow up a little, hopefully he will, some takes a whole lifetime, others will take 1 huge lesson/experience let's hope he's a fast learner, but promise me something, love him like a big bro, try to real 1 on 1 talk to him.

[Asker]

Will do, thanks

[Anonymous]

His age age?

[Asker]

Almost 18

[Opinion Owner]

Yours sir?

[Asker]

I am 20

[Opinion Owner]

Get a beer together when he turns 18... baam solved aaah

[Asker]

True