Kleptomainiac brother with anger issues help!!!!!

[ilovemoo2]

Hello,
I live in United States, Texas and i'm a minor. I need help! My little brother has anger issues his name is Mitchell, age 12, and he is adopted from Guatemala. He has had numerous accasions when he has TRIED to kill people! When he was asked to babysit my two year old austistic little sister i heard her screaming and crying----he tried to smother her! He tried to strangle me on christmas. He locked his own loving mom outsiede on a very hot summer day then let her in and pulled a knife on her. He is also known as a bullie at school! His parents even let him get away with it, I guess they gave up or something! So his room is always a mess! He is always walking into my room stealing money and whatever else he can find that he likes! I think it's time someone did SOMETHING about it. So please please give me and answer. god bless

 

[justalayman]

His parents even let him get away with it,

So...

what does your parents say about this?

 

[CdwJava]

Your parents need to address this or they could be held responsible for any harm that might befall you or your siblings.

You are also able to call the police if he commits a crime such as pulling a knife on mom. Perhaps you could speak with child services.

But, what are your parents doing about this?

 

[ilovemoo2]

What my parents have tried

They have tried counseling and the counselor said that he was mentally insane and put him on anti depressants and now it's just getting worse and worse. My stupid stepdad won't let us do anything about it! I hate living here:'( I'm moving out ASAP! Ugh...two more years of agony

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

Reactive Detachment Disorder is unfortunately a result of environmental deficiencies for some children who have lived experiences like your little brother. It is important for you to talk about your feelings with a safe adult. A trusted adult or teacher at school may be a good place to start.

Your brother is not your responsibility and you should not have to live in fear.

 

[Ohiogal]

They have tried counseling and the counselor said that he was mentally insane and put him on anti depressants and now it's just getting worse and worse. My stupid stepdad won't let us do anything about it! I hate living here:'( I'm moving out ASAP! Ugh...two more years of agony

The counselor did NOT state that he was mentally insane. That is not true. Your stupid stepdad? Seems like you have your own issues.

 

[PQN]

living in fear

OP - we had/have a child like that. Your parents are on the right track - counseling and care of a psychiatrist are vital.

This is not legal advice, but some hints from someone who has been there:

Get a fanny pack to store your money, phone, keys, ds, anything else that can be easily stolen. Carry everything with you- make sure that there is nothing in there that will get you in trouble at school.

Ask your parents for a code-controlled lock for your bedroom door. These are about $70 at Home Depot type stores. This will allow you to lock your room and give some protection to your stuff.

Ask your parents if they would be willing to have a safety plan, since you are frightened. (Lock up all knives, meds, chemicals. Do not allow your brother alone with the baby., etc. The counselor should have already done this! )

If your parents are not willing to take the steps to keep you safe, tell a counselor at school what is happening.