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To be so disappointed and angry with my DD?

34 replies

Brokensoul · 06/10/2013 13:26

She is really driving me crazy for the past 4 weeks.
ATM we are at the rehearsal and later on they have big performance. She is just mot febling concentrating and she is driving me insane. How many times can I say to her focus??? She is ten and sooooooo ready to drink last drop of my blood......

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YouTheCat · 06/10/2013 14:39
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PurplePidjin · 06/10/2013 15:01

Her behaviour is the Director's problem, why are you even there? Go find somewhere that has comfy sofas and decent cakes, you must be mad!

Brokensoul · 06/10/2013 16:03

That's a very good idea but parents are requested to stay during rehearsal. Grrrrrr..... I know it's age thing but it's just driving me mad when I know that dd knows what is right thing to do...... Vent over

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Sparklymommy · 06/10/2013 16:19

Perhaps she is bored. Or maybe she doesn't really want to do it.

On the other hand remember the old saying: "Bad last rehearsal means a fab show".

It'll be alright on the night. My dd HATES repetitively rehearsing things. She "gets" it really quickly and can't stand those that take longer to pick it up. Therefore if you saw her at most rehearsals she gets steadily worse as the day goes on. But she ALWAYS performs when it matters.

She is also 10.

Brokensoul · 06/10/2013 21:23

Sparkly mommy. You are spot on. She is like that but she is mature enough to understand that it's a team work si everyone needs to focus.
It ended up well but at that time I was just febling going mad.... Thank you for lovely replies....

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cardibach · 06/10/2013 21:29

Sparkly the performance isn't the only place it matters! Those who find it harder to pick up need those who can do it more quickly to be focussed so that it holds together. AS Broken says it's a team effort.

GuybrushThreepwoodMP · 06/10/2013 21:34

When I read your title I assumed you had found out your daughter had kicked the pope or denied the holocaust or something. Don't you think 'so disappointed and angry is a bit strong' for a kid playing up? I mean irritated and possibly annoyed but 'so disappointed' and furious enough to post in aibu? I wonder what you'll think when she is old enough so really disappoint you. YABU.

cjel · 06/10/2013 22:15

Oh dear sparkly - chillSmile either she doesn't want to upset you by saying shes had enough or she hates practice and will be ok on the night.
Don't say anything to her just take and fetch and the rest is her choice, she will sort it out with the teacher.

Brokensoul · 06/10/2013 22:53

Yes disapointed is a strong word but I want her to do things the way she is capable of doing. It was at the time just so upsetting because we all want for our kids to do the best they can and she knows that not concentrating is not good enough.
I was extra upset because she is doing what she loves and she is good at it... I would never force her to do something that she doesn't want( same with other DD).
Thank you for replies..... She is sleeping since 8 pm like an angel.......

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