Dear Annie: My brother kids, one said, Its too difand I grew up in the shadow ficult to remember.

Another of our older sister, Nina. said, You cant make us Nina had new clothes while do it. Two of these kids we had stained, torn hand- are working. Any suggesme-downs. If I asked for tions? -- Frustrated in the something, I was called a Midwest spoiled, selfish brat. If our Dear Frustrated: Some plans conflicted with Ninas, children need to be reminded we had to cancel ours. Mom to help around the house, and always favored her. Ninas the reminder has to stick. needs always Mom should tell came before ours. them that neither My father didnt you nor she is a notice or didnt servant and they care. all need to care for I am now an their living space. adult, living on Any children over my own, and my 18 should be nicely mother still treats encouraged to move me like this. The into their own placthing that kills me es, which will highis that she will ask light their choices. me for an extreme The younger kids favor and become Annies Mailbox should have privifurious if I turn leges restricted her down. Of course, when I if they do not follow the ask her for help, she runs for house rules. But Mom has to the hills. enforce these rules, or nothMy boyfriend and I are ing will change. talking about marriage and Dear Annie: This is in children. I dont want this regard to the letter from cycle repeated. I cannot have Older Sister, who recently my mother treating my chil- discovered that her brother dren as second-class grand- had sexually molested famchildren. The things she has ily members when they were said to me over the years children. Your advice to still hurt to this day. But I inform the entire family was do want a relationship with on the mark, but they should my parents. Is it possible also contact the police. to have one like they have It is very possible that with Nina? Is it worth it? -- the brother has continued Distraught Daughter his sexual assaults, which Dear Distraught: You are is reason enough to alert the not likely to have Ninas rela- authorities. But there is also tionship with your parents, the issue of what it says to but it doesnt mean yours the children that their parents cant improve. Changing remain unable or unwilling how you respond when deal- to protect them by confronting with Mom could change ing the criminal whose preshow she behaves. At the ence they are expected to very least, it will alter how endure at a family reunion. unhappy the situation makes The passive acceptance of you. You are smart to recog- the sexual assault of a child nize that this pattern should almost always means that not be repeated with your other children will be victimchildren. Ask your mother ized. -- Dan William Peek, to come with you for coun- Grandparents and Others seling to work on this. She on Watch, Inc. may be willing for the sake of having a decent relationship with her future grandchildren. If not, please go on your own. Dear Annie: I am engaged to an intelligent, beautiful, loving woman. We both work full time and see eye-to-eye on just about everything. However, we are becoming increasingly frustrated with her four kids when it comes to doing their laundry, putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher, walking the dog, etc. If a trash can is overflowing, they simply pile more on top of it instead of taking it outside. These kids are between 13 and 21. We want them to take responsibility for their actions and take pride in their home. We have tried making lists and assigning tasks, punishments and rewards, to no avail. During our most recent conversation with the

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 It behooves you to hone your skills and talents, especially those that are of a managerial nature. There is an excellent chance that in the year ahead they could be put to even greater use. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Someone or something could light a fire under your creative capabilities and ignite a brilliant new idea. Act on it immediately and enhance your success. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you arent pleased with your present financial status, try to improve things. Youll likely be surprised at what your actions generate. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You wont want to let an associate undertake something that you know you can do better. Thus, should it become necessary for you to assert yourself, dont hesitate to do so. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Its a mistake to depend too heavily on anothers help in order to fulfill an ambitious objective. If you cant rustle up the support you need, make sure you have the resources to go it alone. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is someone within your peer group who has a facility for stirring things up. For harmonys sake, it would be best not to identify too closely with this individual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -In your attempt to gratify a personal interest, you should be careful not to alienate anybody in the process. If youre perceived as being too selfserving, it could hurt your image. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If your feelings override your intellect, youre not likely to perform too well. Strive to evaluate critical conditions from a logical perspective rather than from an emotional one. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -The control of a project that youre closely identified with is about to shift. Youll be much happier working under the new powers-that-be than you were with the previous. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watch out if youre operating in close proximity to a strong-willed individual. Dont let him or her push you around and make decisions for you that do not serve your best interest. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -The type of attitude you adopt will either make things more difficult or easier, depending upon which you choose. Dont blow anything out of proportion. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Dont take a chance on anything that could end in disaster if you make even a slight error. Even if the odds appear to be tilted in your favor, play it close to the vest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Failing to find any productive expression for your mental and/or physical energies could put you in an irritable mood. Try to avoid all insignificant or senseless involvements.
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