discover . that is not what i expected <| sep |> I ' ve been in a similar spot with a younger brother at one point . You have to keep convincing your parents that this bird needs more attention and care . In a few months or a year , he ' ll hit puberty and get extra difficult to handle especially without more consistent bondingplay time . You might enlist a vet or family friend to help you lobby and convince them that these care details aren ' t trivial . When a kid so young is in charge of a bird , the adults have to step up and make sure these things get done . I know you understand that . It ' s just frustrating that people think kids can handle such complex , demanding pets so young . I was 10 once , too . I was jealous of my mom ' s bird and wanted my own , but am glad in hindsight I wasn ' t allowed until I was older . If your parents or brother make decisions about the bird based on your brother ' s emotions rather than the bird ' s welfare then they have their priorities skewed . Depending on what his room is like , would it be an option for more outofcage time , just playing on the top or a play stand even if your brother isn ' t directly handling him ? I mean , even if he ' s doing homework or playing video games in the same room the bird could be out .