To be sick and tired of teenagers! Aibu to want them to go back to when they were 4.

[ILoveFairyCakes123]

I'm a sahm and nothing is worse than a house full of teenagers at half term.

I'm sick of

1. Being asked for lifts everywhere like I'm a taxi driver.
2. Being asked for money
3. Having to hear petty drama about them not sharing the television, or for stealing an iPhone charger or for hogging the PlayStation.
4. For the constant arguments and bitchiness.

I have 4 teenage girls from dd17 dd 16 dsd 14, dd 14 and 3 teenage boys ds17, dss17 dss17 (twins).

I can't stand it I'm not looking forward to summer at all.

Labelling chargers a great idea. With money I don't mind giving it but I don't always have cash on me and it feels like I'm a cash machine sometimes.

My (1) 14 yo is a royal pain in the ass. I take my hat off to you!

However, he was a pain in the ass at 4, also. 8 was great, 9 was fine - cuddly, smiled a lot, rode his bike round the park for hours, kicked a ball round with his lovely friends. Came home hungry, ate what he was given and slept like a log.

Looks into middle distance wistfully. I think those times are looonnnng gone. He may be ok at 25

I love teenagers but SEVEN ?????????????

If I were you, I would just disappear for the week and come back when they are all back at college/school.

Please don't destroy my dreams. I have four year olds and banking on it getting easier

While I don't agree with teenagers being a pain you have chosen to make your life quite hard.

Are they all happy?

I have two teenagers, and they are lovely.
They rarely sulk, are never rude, they are happy, hard working,pleasant and kind.

I can't remember the last time there was a cross word in the house.
This is a very peaceful home and my teens are a joy to be around.

Seven?? Omg you have my undying respect. 🏆

I have three and have been simmering, now reaching a rolling boil, at the mess, dirty plates, lifts, wet towels, cost of it all, washing and dramas.

And yes the thought of the Summer and weeks of it....I need a holiday. Alone.

Move out. Buy a wig. . Change your name.

Are they all happy?

Yes I think they are! I think sibling banter is part of life.

I no I moan but they are a blessing.

Just paint a bright red 'joker' smile on your face, go "mmmm" to everything they say and pour yourself a huge glass of something!!

Know

the constant arguments and bitchiness.

Sibling banter

I would hate to live in an environment like that.

I would hate to live in an environment like that.

Yes but it's over stupid stuff like chargers and makeup most of the time.

I'd know if they were not happy.

Each to their own fairycakes- sounds as if you are all having a great time.

Please don't destroy my dreams. I have four year olds and banking on it getting easier
Not easier, just different.

I grew up in a blended family of 6 so I think I have an idea. Yes teenagers can be bitchey, competitive and petty, but I wasn't unhappy and when I say no one is unhappy I mean it.

MrsKenningtonBag

Don't panic. I was given all the warnings about the teenager years and it has been very easy. Plain sailing.

MrsKenningtonBag

No it's the number I have that's what makes it difficult I'm sure one or two isn't as bad as other posters have said.

7 bloody hell ive got one and when he starts with the moaning I put the headphones on and click on some music
i feel for you op i really do
(passes op a joint

Sadly, there are some parents in Mamchester who would give everything for extra time with their children - maybe put things into perspective here ........

But then you'll have to go through all of this again in another 12/13 years! Much easier to skip forward!

I have two teenagers and a 4yo. The 4yo is a dream. The teenagers are, on the whole, ok but b'gad, the 'bants'. The arguments. It drives me insane. They still argue about whose turn it is to sit in the front seat!

I wouldn't choose to have 7 kids.

Sounds like normal life with teenagers to me. I'm sure they're all happy Fairy and you just needed somewhere to have a perfectly understandable vent with others who are going through similar.

Yes alright Westray, well done on doing everything perfectly.

Do tell @Westray - what do you think is the secret to your successful parenting of teenagers?