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To want to tell my kids to fuck off

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allwrongnow · 01/08/2026 08:07

Dd2(3) destroyed DD1(6)s Lego. Tried to put DD2 in a time out; of course she won’t stay so she’s in her room with me on one side of the door holding it closed while she screams the place down and DD1 follows me bellowing and ranting about the injustice of it so two kids screaming their heads off at me while I’m holding door closed.

I didn’t but I wanted to tell them both to fuck off. (I have never done this out loud but Jesus it’s tempting.)

Yes, I know I probably did it all wrong and no MNetters would have such chaos but that’s not my life I’m afraid.

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Imanautumn · 01/08/2026 08:14

I think you all need to have a hug and get outside. I’m not sure punishing a 3 year old like that helps it just ramps up the emotional volatility. Explaining to your 6 year old they’re just a baby then getting 3 year old to do something nice for 6 year old might help.

However I have regularly wanted to tell my kids to duck off as they can be little shits. Don’t beat yourself up.