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Today my teenager was upset because.....

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Positivelypatient · 18/10/2021 00:03

On the back of the amusing threads about the irrationality of toddlers and their meltdowns, I have this for you.

Today my 17 DD is upset because I suggested booking an expensive (for me as a single parent) spa day for her and her sisters and me that we would go to on her 18th birthday. I hasten to add this is NOT in place of presents, cake and special attention for the birthday girl. Apparently I have made her feel worthless for suggesting she share her special day with her family. Confused

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NiceGerbil · 18/10/2021 03:14

Teenagers eh!

Me and DH were little fuckers in different ways to that...

Go spa with friends!

(Tbh at that age many teenagers are extremely averse to being with family at all so... !)

She'll be lovely in a few years!

SofiaAmes · 18/10/2021 03:06

I have a friend whose teenager was upset because she NEVER yelled at him.

SimpleHoardOfTruth · 18/10/2021 02:57

Because we bought new doormats. Final straw after redecorating the house. Bastards.

Silkieschickens · 18/10/2021 02:29

My 16 year told me it was wierd to buy her a specially made birthday cake and also asked why we had made it chocolate and not consulted her first. She then saw the cake and came back and said ohh it has macarons on it.

She said to get pizza in her her birthday and I said fine shall I buy some for your friends. No she replied wrong age for that, there is an age that ia acceptable and this is not it.

Cameleongirl · 18/10/2021 01:51

For homework, DS (13) needed to read a book and explain the themes. He decided the best approach was to get Mum to read the book and tell him the themes, which he'd then write down .

Apparently I wasn't being supportive enough when I suggested he should also read the book and actually do the work. Grin

This is a child who's doing well in English and doesn't really need help, he just wanted to play online instead.

Helpmyson · 18/10/2021 01:40

My 16 year old called me a bitch because I have refused to change our flights, back from long awaited holiday, so he can celebrate Halloween with his mates
I feel.your pain , why are they so horrid to us ?
Will it ever end