Failing my child
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I've been saying for the past few days that I'm sick of my daughter talking to me like shit! Sounds stupid to say but I don't know where she's got some of the things she says from as it's just me and her and I definitely dont talk to her like that. This age/stage/phase whatever is difficult I'm finding, it's so hard not to lose it. Although we've had additional stresses to add to the mix, I'm hoping this soon stops cos I don't wanna be that mum that moan moan moans all the time. So sorry no help at all, just reassurance you're not alone!
@Bex it’s good to know it’s not just us! I don’t want to be telling him off all the time either. Every day I start out good and promise I’m going to hold my tongue and not let him wind me up and that lasts about 10 minutes. Praying it gets better soon
Sounds like you need some help with managing your anger/keeping calm. If you are getting cross/shouting etc.. then your child will learn this is acceptable behaviour and will copy you. You are the role model x
@Rose yep fully aware of that. I said in the post I worry that he’s o my being aggressive because he’s seen me like that x
I've found it really hard too sometimes and find it difficult to keep my cool. A lot of the time I find consequences helps for his fave things For eg. If you don't stop doing xyz then you're getting no tv when we get home. It usually stops him right In his tracks and he will say sorry and stop whatever he was doing as he wants tv. If he continues to do xyz I will follow through with consequences and not let him have the tv for atleast an hr or more. You aren't failing him , just got to find a way to control both of your emotions. Xxx