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to think that my child is rubbish?

176 replies

nevergooglebrandybutter · 04/02/2015 13:17

My children are brilliant at lots of things, but having sat through another painful swimming lesson yesterday where they seem to be swimming WORSE after hundreds of pounds worth of lessons, I fear I have to finally concede that MY CHILDREN ARE SHIT AT SWIMMING.

There I said it. Can we just take a moment to think about this? Why is it so hard to just admit that our kids are crap at stuff.

No stealth boasts allowed (ie, my child is shit at being shit) but you can balance it out with something they are good at to help ease your conscience.

So,
DS1 is shit at swimming, but brilliant at cycling of all disciplines.
DS2 is shit at swimming, but brilliant on the violin and ukulele.
DS3 is shit at feeding himself, but has a very charming toothy grin.

Your turn.

OP posts:
raffle · 04/02/2015 13:38

DS is rubbish at singing, he's 2 and can't hold a tune to save his life. Bob the Builder's theme tune is being butchered on a daily basis.

He BELLOWS it at the top of his lungs, and is shit!

He is of course perfect in ever other way

lavenderhoney · 04/02/2015 13:40

Ds is rendered mute when on stage or any kind or presenting, attention drawing. Otherwise he is encouraging of other who like all that, as long as they don't nag him to like it. He gets people ( adult and childen) to do what he wants without them realising- he doesn't shout, he changes tactic.

Dd is not sporty but enjoys taking part. She encourages others who are faster/ stronger and doesn't mind she comes last, always. Dd is not good at negotiating and knows it. She storms off in a rage on being told no- and asks her db to help. He always does:)

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 04/02/2015 13:41

Ds1 is the worlds slowest cyclist. Old people on shopper bikes pass him! He is however, a brilliant mathmetician and all round academic achiever.

Ds2 has awful handwriting, truly dreadful. He is a wonderfully kind and sensitive child who is also very bright but much more modest about it than ds1.

Both my dses are crap at swimming. No amount of lessons have made much difference. I adopt a head firmly in the sand approach about it and we go on holiday in the Lake District where it's far too cold to ever want to swimGrin

sleepybuthappy · 04/02/2015 13:44

DS is shit at potty training (no pun intended) and is set to be the oldest child who ever wore nappies. But he's great at being totally unintentionally hilarious and gives the best cuddles. Oh and has a freakish memory for stories.

SorchaN · 04/02/2015 13:45

JuniperTisane if he throws behind him and runs very fast, his rugby career may be far from over!

My daughter is crap at swimming, but very good at rugby!

PekeandPollicle · 04/02/2015 13:47

DD (7) is shit at swimming and runs like she's a spider with legs everywhere. She's brilliant at climbing and crawls up tricky walls like a lizard.

DS (5) is brilliant at all sport but utterly shitey shite at sleeping. He has just got as far as promising he won't crawl into my bed in the middle of the night once he's married.

QOD · 04/02/2015 13:47

Dd is utterly shit at ball sports and running. Truly had arms and legs that behave like cooked spaghetti
she is fab at maths and physics though and has finally re appreciated my sick sense of humour

AndreaZuckerman · 04/02/2015 13:48

DD2 is a terrible singer, (sounds like a cat being strangled). But insists that she must practice her songs for glee club, Every. Single. Night.

DD1 is a terrible dancer, yet insists on giving us a "show" which consists of her trying to breakdance (and failing).

Hmm

Thankfully they both have lots of other redeemable qualities. Grin

DSD is a terrible...actually she's not. She's one of those terribly annoying people who's good at everything. Hmm Envy She is terrible after a few Wine though. Grin

Maki79 · 04/02/2015 13:53

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Yoruba · 04/02/2015 13:54

My dd is rubbish at sports, pretty much all of them :o and came dead last in sports day. However, she is incredibly clever and very kind.

Ds1 is crap at not shouting. All. The. Time. CAN I HAVE SOME MILK PLEASE MUUUUM?! But he is the most loving little boy you'd ever meet.

Ds2 is only teeny so he is rubbish at... Sleeping at the moment! And doesn't seem to have much interest in food either. However is the most chilled easy baby who is a joy to be around.

BoysiesBack · 04/02/2015 14:03

DS1 is shit at being quiet or still, but bloody awesome at dancing and gymnastics.

DS2 is shit at every sport ever invented, but he's a whizz kid at maths and science.

DS3 is shit at not turning everything into a drama, but has the most amazing imagination I've ever known.

DS4 is shit at sleeping, but does the world's greatest ever impression of a duck.

TiedUpWithString · 04/02/2015 14:19

Trying to work this into saying DD (4) is shit at this but basically she is SUCH a crowd follower. Honestly, I really think when she's a teenager she's going to be one of those smokers, drinkers etc because all the others are doing it. She used to have a wonderful best friend but since starting at her new pre-school (we had to move house) her new best friend is a massive bossy boots (who hit DD on the head last week) and DD just acquiesces. ARGHHH!

So, perhaps, my DD is shit at being an autonomous human being.
However, she is exceptionally thoughtful and kind.

CommanderShepard · 04/02/2015 14:29

DD (2.8) is rubbish at jumping but great at make believe :)

CaptainAnkles · 04/02/2015 14:39

DS is brilliant at reading, maths and anything technical. He has shit handwriting and is crap at getting homework done on time.

DD is brilliant at reading, writing and has a wonderful imagination for writing stories and playing games. She is shit at swimming and sports in general.

They're both lovely. Smile

geekymommy · 04/02/2015 14:48

My DD (2.5) says I am shit at singing along to "Let It Go". Every time I start, she says "No, Mommy!" She is shit at trying new foods and sleeping, but I guess that's to be expected at her age. Looking at her dad and myself, I don't expect any kind of sports talent from her.

Topseyt · 04/02/2015 14:50

I have a teenage daughter who is shit at maths (as I was at her age). She is good at sport though (I was shit at it).

My 12 year old daughter is a good all rounder at most subjects including sport, but remains totally shit at organising herself or looking after her stuff. Never puts anything down in the same place twice, is a total flibbertigibbet and would forget her head if she could.

Lambzig · 04/02/2015 14:52

DD who is 4 cannot dance a single step in time, but is a fearless gymnast.

DS who is 2 cannot really speak a sentence yet, but is able to bellow the whole tune of "Let it Go"

shockedballoon · 04/02/2015 15:07

DS (5) is proper rubbish at cycling - just doesn't do pedals. Will hardly even try. One bike has been grown out of and he went on it a total of 3times, for about 5mins each time before he gave up. He's not a climber either, 3year olds shoot past him on the rope like climbing frame in our local park - he is yet to make it to the top.

He is doing really well at swimming, and it's amazed me how quickly he's mastering reading and writing. He can also talk the hind legs off several donkeys simultaneously and is super sociable.

youbethemummylion · 04/02/2015 15:13

DS1 is shit at reaching his full potential he is really good at swimming and football he has been offered places in various squads but doesn't want to join them.

NerrSnerr · 04/02/2015 15:19

My daughter is rubbish at taking a bottle. She will just play with it in her mouth. She is brilliant at giggling.

kittentwo · 04/02/2015 15:23

I cant swim still kids can none of us can ride a bike except dh.

skylark2 · 04/02/2015 15:25

DS is shit at running to the point that he comes last in interhouse crosscountry every year. He's pretty shit at swimming too, though he's just about reached "don't drown" level. And oh dear me, his artistic skills... He's pretty good at most other things.

DD is more of an allrounder, though verging on shitdom at spelling.

JoandMax · 04/02/2015 15:25

DS1 is shit at cycling, goes veering off in random directions, constantly falls off and crashes into walls! But he's great at swimming and singing and he is such a kind, empathetic little boy and so innocent.

DS2 is shit at eating, sleeping, sitting still or listening. He makes me laugh like a drain though and is fab at reading and making up stories!

Rowgtfc72 · 04/02/2015 15:30

Dd is shit at running, I'm gutted because I ran for the school,thought it might be inherited.
She's a cracking little dancer,I have three left feet.Grin

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 04/02/2015 15:34

dS1 is shit at concentrating at school but funny, sensitive and kind.

DS2 is hilarious and cheeky but shit at not grassing his brother up and winding him up. Grin