Just had another family day tainted by my 14 year old dd.
I honestly don't understand what I have done/am doing wrong.
This could be any scenario you choose but this is today's order of events.
DS asked to go to the beach today, I said yes. He asked his sister if she wanted to come she said no. He said does that mean he couldn't go and I said no that's fine as she can stay at home.
Roll on the time that I'm ready to go out, I asked dh and dd whether they were coming with us, they both decided they were, so great we all go off to the beach.
Great fun had by all on the beach, paddling, sandcastle, piggy in the middle etc. When everyone had had enough I said shall we go to the cafe, everyone wanted to so we went to the cafe.
At the cafe, bought cake and drink for everyone. As we were finishing up dd asked if she could have an ice cream, I said no not after cake and drink. Nothing more was said
DS had one last run around in the woodland, and then we came home.
DD is now stropping and is sat in the hall, won't talk to anyone, and when I ask her what's up I get 'nothing'.
My blood is begining to boil, and I've come on here to keep my calm. But this is what happens every time we go out as a family. One small thing occurs that means she doesn't get her way (no ice cream), and she plays up. Normally in these circumstances I react and my dh has a go at me, for reacting, because I raise my voice, and she sulks and he says just ignore the sulks, and it's my fault for making a deal about it. But I just find her behaviour very rude.
Anyone able to sympathsise or offer advice?
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Whocantakeasunrise · 10/10/2010 16:11
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