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AIBU to use a holiday club when I don't need to?

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6weeksummer · 07/06/2023 18:02

My DS is coming toward the end of his first year in reception. He's 4 at the moment. Turning 5 soon.

He's just gone back to school after a half term. I love him to pieces but the thought of being with him 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday with no break for six weeks scares the hell out of me. I just can't cope. He can be a handful. But I also have MH issues which makes it harder for me.

By 10am during half term week I was ready to call DH home from work and walk out. I was exhausted mentally.

Considering booking DS into a holiday club two days a week every week during the summer holidays. Perhaps even three days a week alternating two days a week.

He doesn't like sport and is very shy but I've found a club that does activities I think he'll really enjoy and hope will benefit him as well as giving me a break.

I just feel bad about it. Also worry that I'm potentially taking a space away from a working parent who needs it for childcare.

So AIBU to book him in?

OP posts:
Grumpyfroghats · 08/06/2023 16:03

I think it's absolutely fine. I like time with my kids but I find, after a certain point, we need time away from each other and I also love time to myself.

But I remember a thread where the OP's teacher DH was ripped to shreds for wanting to do the same. A lot of very aggressive comments there on why a parent could possibly want time to themselves

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