I feel horrible, really horrible about this and need to vent. Anyone with good advice please give it up and I will be grateful.
One of my closest friends has a son (age 9) who, every time I see him I like him less. He's rude, indulged, and spoilt. He's never disciplined by either parent. Every time we all get together with my daughter he makes a spectacle of himself and his bad behaviour. He's a terrible loudmouth and egomaniac. For example, we sometimes go to a show or a museum with an activity. He's the kind of kid who, in answer to a question from the stage, bellows every answer and won't allow any other kid to answer a question, and then always wants to "add" something. He then pesters my DC with difficult math questions (he's very advanced in maths and my daughter is two years younger anyway) and when she can't answer he calls her dumb. He's the kid in the room that other parents shake their heads, roll their eyes over and secretly hate. He has a real problem getting playdates.
And yet, I love this horror. I can't help myself. I don't like him very much, but I really care for him and feel that their is a different kid lurking inside of him that for whatever reason isn't being accessed. This isn't about judging my friend's parenting (which, I suppose I do TBH), but about helping my godson. I can't stand the idea that he's going to grow up friendless and isolated and a jerk because his parents either don't see what's in front of them (and believe me, it's not just me who feels this way) or can't be arsed to confront him/work with him to change.
Maybe more of a WWYD? I adore his mum and feel a bit disloyal even typing this, but just had a weekend with him and my shoulders are only now starting to return to their natural position.
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AIBU to really dislike my godson?
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whistleahappytune · 26/02/2013 17:46
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