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AIBUs from parents of fictional children

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ProudAS · 13/08/2013 18:31

AIBU to be concerned about what DCs are up to? Since we moved to Yorkshire they've been hanging around the railway line most days and not made friends with the local children.

DS came home with a bag of coal which he said was "mined" and whilst he looked like he'd been down a coal mine I suspect it was stolen.

And then there's the station porter who seems to be getting very friendly with them - he's a nice man by all accounts but I can't help feeling suspicious.

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KeatsiePie · 13/08/2013 22:52

Darn it, pointy beat me to it!

pointythings · 13/08/2013 22:52

And finally...

My DS1 and 2 and DD don't seem to be able to have any kind of peaceful summer holiday, and I'm thinking of banning them from seeing their great-uncle altogether. Only the other day they all disappeared with two strange boys, and when they came back they kept talking about polecats, monsters in lakes and time travelling to the 19th century.

Their great-uncle is now taking them on a steam train ride - and he has never shown any interest in the age of steam before, and no-one will tell me where they're going! WIBU to insist on going with them, just in case something happens? Apparently there are two strange people on horseback stalking them now - one in black on a black horse, one in white on a white horse - and it's all getting a bit strange. I think I should keep the DCs home and let them play on the Wii whilst I MN for a while.

wanderings · 13/08/2013 22:53

lweji You told me that your hair isn't red, and that you've been dyeing it all these years. Have you told your DS, or your DH? And is your DH pulling his weight with housework? You will be letting MN down if they are not. We recommended "The Female Eunuch" to you for a very good reason.

However, YWBVVVVVVU to read your DS's diary. He may have betrayed you by being a boy, but he is entitled to his own thoughts. Pandora's box was not a legend, it was very true, and there are other Pandoras out there.

As for the ruler, your DS may be trying to measure his manhood. Everyone knows that's what teen boys do. Be sure to check for porn under his mattress.

LittleprincessinGOLDrocks · 13/08/2013 22:53

AIBU to be a little concerned by DS's workload?
My eldest DS has recently got a job as a postman. He seems happy enough in his job, he is always smiling and ever so jolly, but I am a little concerned by the work load.
He comes home in almost a delusional state, talking about bears, princesses and talking eggs?! I really think the job is starting to take its toll.
He rides a bicycle to do his rounds, and I am wondering if this is part of the problem?

QueenofallIsee · 13/08/2013 22:54

This is a bit woo but I am SURE my ds toys are moving around on their own. He has this really creepy cowboy doll that I imagine sneaking around like Chucky shudders...AIBU to sell it in a yard sale while he is away at camp?

pointythings · 13/08/2013 22:54

Sorry, keatsie. It's just that this is probably my favourite series of books ever. At least they're out there now...

ParkerTheThief · 13/08/2013 22:55

Nit I think you're right

I've got enough on my plate worrying about the boy next door. First he and DT1 seemed thick as thieves but suddenly DD4 seems obsessed by him. He's nice enough but I can't see his mother being very pleased.

dinkystinky · 13/08/2013 22:55

Aibu to be worried about my son? Despite the finest education money can buy and ,mixing in thge right social circles (personal friends with the president don't you know) he's changed his name from Frederick to Rasta something and keeps hanging on with an easy crew, whatever that is. And I can't understand a word he says - its all dis, dem, eyrie.I fear there may be drugs involved.

dinkystinky · 13/08/2013 22:57

The kids want to go on a bear hunt. Aibu to send them off with their dad and to go for a spa day instead?

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 13/08/2013 22:58

Parker, I don't mean to worry you, but have you spoken to your mother recently? Or checked availability for last minute flights to Paris?

KeatsiePie · 13/08/2013 23:00

No no pointy I felt very cool when I recognized them! Now I want to read them again, they were amazing.

whattodoo · 13/08/2013 23:00

I think my DH is taking the piss.

We've got 3 DCs, everything was going well, then suddenly one day DH disappears. Not a word, not a call, not a postcard.

He turns up, months later, on Christmas Day FFS,muttering tales of dogs fetching him, falling in a fire, being a flagpole on a sandcastle, and best of all - rescuing Santa!

Now he's behaving as though nothing's happened. I was quite enjoying being by myself. Should I let him back?

ParkerTheThief · 13/08/2013 23:00

Nit I couldn't possibly go to Paris. I'm sure Molly can cope with Maman.

I think ill just check that Mrs H is doing the rough and Doris isnt slacking and I'll pop into the drawing room and have a quiet cigarette or two.

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 13/08/2013 23:02

Might sound harsh, but you could always say 'wot, not dying then?' and then come home!

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 13/08/2013 23:03

Would your year 8 wear this to a twelfth night Hoolie? (links to abomination in white netting)

ParkerTheThief · 13/08/2013 23:04
Grin It's tempting - I just don't want it to be a coughing bear and set off a whole chain of events.
TheOriginalSteamingNit · 13/08/2013 23:05

Glitter and briefer than briefs, then?

Tanith · 13/08/2013 23:06

I feel I'm in the middle of some terriblr dream! Confused

I'm stuck here at my son's school, his so-called "friends" are hooligans and the Headmaster is an utter sadist! Meanwhile, my son is actually in my office, pretending to be me and absolutely ruining my business and my reputation Angry

Whatever can I do?? And don't say "tell the Headmaster" - you haven't seen him Shock I simply don't dare, he'll never believe me and he already thinks I'm making fun of him. I have to get out of here before he carries out his threats...

All I said was I wished I was going back to school - I was only trying to cheer the miserable little beast up!
AIBU to kill my DS when I get hold of him - if this Headmaster doesn't kill me first?

UnexpectedStepmum · 13/08/2013 23:06

AIBU to be pleased with my parenting today. DD has been asking to go into the deep dark wood for a while, but it's snowing heavily and getting late. I have fobbed her off with some scare stories about a mouse or some such shite. I can safely say she won't be stirring out of this cave tonight!

Pixel · 13/08/2013 23:07

My orphaned niece has come to live with me and she's driving me mad, always being 'glad' about stuff and I can't move for bloody prisms. I've just found out that the little madam has been sneaking out of her window and climbing down the tree to go and harass the neighbours with her do-gooding ways. AIBU to hope she falls out of the tree and breaks her back so I can get some peace?

kim147 · 13/08/2013 23:08

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mignonette · 13/08/2013 23:11

AIBU to stop my children laying with this grubby rag wearing child who lives in a rubbish tip?

BlazinStoke · 13/08/2013 23:14

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Ms23 · 13/08/2013 23:20

AIBU to keep my nephew in the cupboard under my stairs? His parents died in an accident when he was a baby. He does not get on with DS. Thankfully he goes away to school so we only have him in the holidays now.

Still18atheart · 13/08/2013 23:23

My niece who is originally from India has moved in with me. AIBU to not let her play in one of the house's gardens as it reminds me too much of my late DW.

The key for the garden is in my DW's room which has not been entered into for years. And the gardener says he won't let her in either.