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For fuck’s sake - I cannot take this anymore

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fedupwiththisshit2 · 21/12/2025 21:13

I live in a small house with DH and two DC. The constant stream of crap into our house completely overwhelms me. DH insists on buying absolutely rubbish toys and comics constantly for the kids that we can’t afford, along with the inevitable plastic tat (or yet another pack of small pencils, even though we have tons of pencils already). A week after they come into the house I chuck it all into the bin and the DC don’t even notice. It disgusts me that our house has basically become an intermediary stop for a load of plastic tat between shop and landfill. I’ve told DH not to do this but he doesn’t stop. I’ve had enough and am at my wits end. I want to have a few mindful toys that are good quality, not this constant stream of plastic crap. How can I force him to stop?

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fedupwiththisshit2 · 21/12/2025 21:20

They’re 7 and 5. When I say mindful I mean Lego, playdough, dolls, train sets - anything but plastic tat like fake mobile phones and purses with cats wearing sunglasses on them!

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ChillingWithMySnowmies · 21/12/2025 21:20

fedupwiththisshit2 · 21/12/2025 21:17

I think he sees it as a fun little present. But I can’t stand it

why should your feelings on it override his and your childrens?

PennyLaneisinmyheartandmysoul · 21/12/2025 21:18

How old are dc? Do they want the “mindful” toys you do?

fedupwiththisshit2 · 21/12/2025 21:17

I think he sees it as a fun little present. But I can’t stand it

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fedupwiththisshit2 · 21/12/2025 21:16

Yes, I’ve said I don’t want it anymore. But he insists on taking the DC to the local shop after school and buying them crap.

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Notmyreality · 21/12/2025 21:15

Well the obvious question is why won’t he stop? Does he agree with you? Disagree if so why? Have you discussed it with him?

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