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What's the worst thing your kids have done to make you want to break down?

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Burnt0utMum · 06/04/2021 16:56

I'm working from home and kids are off for Easter holidays. Ages 6 and 5. I'm working downstairs and they were quiet for a while upstairs. I went upstairs to check on them and they had locked themselves in the bathroom. I told them to let me in but they refused to open the door. Eventually they opened it and they've used every single product in the bathroom. Soap and water everywhere to the point it's leaked through to the dining room ceiling (which is brand new plasterboard and skim only painted 2 days ago). My new make up that I hadn't opened yet and Lush gift set from my sister that I hadn't used yet have been opened and emptied. I've dried the floor and just had to walk away because I'm just so upset. They know they weren't supposed to touch any products in there and they know they shouldn't have done it but it's done now. I don't even know what punishment to give because I just feel so spent with trying to work while that's going on. DH will be moving the lock out of their reach when he gets home later and I've said they're not allowed their ipads or any of their Easter chocolate. Feeling like a failure. Please tell me I'm not alone having kids causing so much trouble!

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EarringsandLipstick · 10/04/2021 12:07

@Mumkins42

Hey SDTHisan..l will hazard a guess it is because an awful lot of people are angry right now with the situation we've all found ourselves in the last year. The words triggered and projection all apply here. Good luck OP. Holidays are nearly over 😁
I'm not 'angry' but didn't appreciate the thread derailing, judgy attitude & subsequent patronising approach.

HTH

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