I Was the Bait for My Brother
My mom often makes an example out of someone when it comes to parenting.
Unfortunately, I'm that someone, while my little brother, Raymond Nelson, benefits from it.
Ever since I was four years old, my mom had been using this method.
If Raymond breaks a bowl, I'm the one kneeling on the floor to pick up the pieces.
If Raymond destroys something belonging to someone else, I'm the one writing the reflection report on his behalf.
Mom tells me, "You're the older sister here. Since you can't keep your brother in line, you're the one at fault."
But Raymond can never get rid of his bad habit of stealing and lying.
When Franklin Harris, the owner of a grocery store, comes knocking on our door, Raymond points at me once again.
"She was the one who stole your money!"
In order to help Raymond get rid of this problematic habit of his, Mom decides to hand me over to the owner.
"Sorry, Franklin. It's my fault for not raising my child well. I'll give my daughter to you. You can do whatever you want to her, be it scolding her or beating her up."
Little does she know that I will never go home after Mr. Harris takes me away.