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What can I do about my little sister?
Ok, so my little 7 year old sister, Danielle, is usually a happy, energetic, talkative little girl. But for about a week now, she has been very quiet, not wanting to do anything, looking sad all day, and not eating good at all (she will take like two bites of her food and then be like, "Mommy, I'm not hungry.") I have a feeling that somewhere deep inside, she is really sad or upset about something. But she says nothing is wrong. We (my family) have all asked her if there was something wrong. She says there is nothing wrong, but I think there is. What can I do? It's really making me worried, and Danielle won't tell anyone what is wrong.
For those of you who pray, even if you don't have any advice about what I can do, can you please pray for my little sister? Thanks
PS: I know this is an odd category for this question, but I am trying to post it anywhere I can.
16 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
does she have alot of freedom? maybe she was pressured or did something wrong that she is ashamed of and she cant tell anyone. maybe if you comfort her and dont pressure her to tell you but to ask what its about & maybe even tell her things that she didnt know about you and then she will open up if you open up to her.
- CarmenLv 61 decade ago
Hm, try having her open up to you. Take her someplace away from the family, someplace quiet where you can have a real conversation and don't just jump straight into the questioning. Start off by talking about normal things like how her days been going, what did she do and slowly work your way up to asking her whats wrong. And do it casually too so she doesn't get suspicious or uncomfortable.
Also maybe take her to the doctors for a quick checkup and make sure she just really isn't coming down with something. I will pray for your sister.
- HeatherLv 41 decade ago
When my son was having some problems and we took him to a counselor, she got him to talk by playing cards with him. It put him more at ease and since part of his brain was occupied with the game and she seemed "distracted" he opened right up.
Perhaps you could try playing with a game with her and VERY slowly easing it into conversation? Maybe you should even try telling her something that's bothering you and ask her if she has any advice? Perhaps, in an effort to make you feel better, she'll share something back with you?
- 1 decade ago
You seem to be doing a good job already. Letting her know you care is the best thing you can do and you seem like you are very caring. You could also make her feel special by hanging out with her or planning a really fun activity next Saturday.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
tell her to come to your room for a talk and tell her that no matter what you will not freak out and that you will trust to whatever she tells you. Maybe there is just a small problem like with her friends? I pray for your sister and wish the best for you guys <3 Good Luck
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Perhaps something bad happened at school? Someone may be bullying her? Or shes worried about something, any major changes happening in the family right now?
- 1 decade ago
awe im sorry
whenever your sister goes to her room try knocking and asking to come in. Then tell her that you want to talk and tell her that it would mean so much to you if she told you what was wrong. And that if she told you, you could help her. Let her know you are there for her and eventually she will come around.
She is in my prayers.
Good luck.
- 1 decade ago
Ofcourse all pray for her im christian so all pray for her try to take her out to a place and talk her into it buy her osmething or take her to th park or one of her favorite places and ask her so whats been on your mind or bothering you take her out buy her stuff shes little so she will probably tell you and all pray for her
~god bless you~
Source(s): (: - RosieLv 41 decade ago
Hm. Maybe something happened at school that she doesn't want people to know about. Maybe she thinks that your family will be mad at her for something. Try talking to her alone and tell her that you won't tell mom and dad everything and tell her you won't be mad at her no matter what. And hug her.
- 1 decade ago
maybe if you are really close to her (or find someone else who is) just sit down and chat with her and tell her that if there is something wrong that no matter what you and your family will always love her. ~ god bless and i will pray for her