Ugh feeling major guilt tonight over shouting, which I try so hard not to do (I read the book Buddhism for Mothers on a regular basis FFS!), but sometimes it literally feels impossible - ie having to tell my 5yo DS for the 10th time not to splash his 3yo sister in the face in the bath, or to go upstairs to get ready for bath etc. Or to please put shoes on so we can not be late for school etc etc etc.
So I occasionally just, well, SHOUT. And most days I think this is normal (please tell me it is...) but today I feel terrible because over the past two days my DD (3) keeps saying to me, "Are you good? Are you good? Or are you cross?" And nervously looks at me....as if I'm a terrifying person! And today I've only shouted once at bathtime.
Now I feel maybe I've scarred her! Unlike my DS (who's great but much more of a handful) she's such a good girl...and it's horrible to think if I shout in front of her (or at her) she's nervous. Should I vow to try never ever to raise my voice again? Or will she just learn that sometimes people lose their temper?? Any tips on not shouting? Or anything to assuage the guilt? Or just anyone who feels the same way? Or anyone want to just say shut up that's a ridiculous first-world problem? Aaaaargh!!!
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pjsgalore · 12/05/2016 21:18
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