So this is going to sound so horrible...my son annoys the hell put of me! I am on antidepressants already for PND. After some advice on how to handle this. My 3yo is almost an absolute angel for everyone but me. For instance, he went out with his Nanna all day today, was really good and even did a poo in the toilet. As soon as he got home he turned into the Devils spawn. Hitting, kicking, screaming, pooing in his pants, and just being really nasty. He is like this every day with me. Tantrums galore every day, over everything. I'm so over it being like this. Ive tried playing outside with him, but he ends up pegging balls at my head, he hits me in the face, and just ignores everything i say. I've tired time out, taking things off him, smacking, even getting him to 'run' it off.... Its gotten to the point that I hate waking up cause I know he will be there and can't wait for him to go to sleep. I got an instant headache as soon as he got home...
He goes to daycare 3 days a week and I spend as much 1 on 1 time with him as possible ... I just don't know how to deal with him anymore. I feel like I've failed as a parent cause I hate being around my own child ?
My son annoys the hell out of me...
My son annoys the hell out of me...
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Kids are usually more difficult for there parents than they are for everyone else. It's totally normal.
Honestly I'd back off on the one to one time. Sit back read a book, watch him out of the corner of your eye. Let him play by himself, give yourself a break.
My 15 month old is the same. Let him play by himself for a bit instead of spending lots of 1 on 1 time with him. You need a break too.
My son is nearing in for two. The pediatrician has classed him as high risk for ADHD because of his behavior.
I am sick and tired of being hit, slapped, kicked, pinched and bitten.
I have scratches on my arms, neck and face.
I have just been invited to a friends birthday party. No children. And I can't wait for the night off.
I feel horrible for longing for a child free night, but I know I need it.
You aren't a bad mum for dredging the day.
No one wants to deal with what you do on a daily basis.
(And they never act that way for daddy, do they?)
Give yourself a break whenever its possible.
Remind yourself every day that you are not a bad mum because you can't stand the attitude
Remenber that you aren't alone, and it tends to be an age thing (heard of the term 'threenager' before?)
Continue to get help for your depression.
And you'll be fine x