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DH claims I shout at DC

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Rubyinthedust81 · 06/12/2023 00:03

Becoming an issue now DH has now said on one than more one occasion that I shout at my DC. He refers to an incident witnessed by BIL when I asked DC 'to get into car quick as we need to go!' said BIL was concerned but not sure what the concern was about. I checked back with DC as I def do not remember yelling apart from saying 'get in quick!' DC fed back and said I did not yell.

DH has now said its getting annoying, saying things like us three ignore you when you start making demands, this all you do etc. I feel most of the time I really don't as I have acted on previous observations. I can make demands ie put clothes away, no phones, pick up shoes etc and can demand quite a few times as DC do not always act when asked. I feeling anxious about this, feel I am being shut down and now am thinking twice when asking DC to do things or give them telling off. I work, study, do most of the domestic chores cooking etc I have a challenging teenager, money worries etc, I can get stressed at times (menopausal) but don't think its the same picture as DH paints. I really feel like going away on my own for a few days to sort my head out but then don't want to be accused of being a neglectful mother.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 06/12/2023 17:26

Rubyinthedust81 · 06/12/2023 11:17

DH has mentioned before a few times BIL has grown up kids so knows the score. DH does wash up etc but does not ask enforce requests screen time etc shoes and coats away. They could be left where they are for days !

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So he's a lazy manager. Doesn't want to do the work, what's to direct your work.

My suggestion, find some parenting classes, books and resources. If he's right, he will engage and you'll learn together how to do it well, without shouting. If I'm right, he won't actually want to engage because he's happy to tell you what you're doing wrong but doesn't actually want to do the hard work.

Fun experiment and everyone benefits, especially the kids.

Rubyinthedust81 · 09/12/2023 10:54

Thank you to all the advice you have dispensed amazing- the first time I posted as was not sure who to speak to. You have brought up some issues that I want to take forward and address.
Best

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