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Social anxiety with OP at kids school

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Mummabear04 · 30/11/2024 18:19

DD is 5 years old and not long started school. I like chatting to the other parents but I find it so awkward a lot of the time. I think it's fine when I'm on form but when I'm tired I find it hard to think of conversation and I also find it hard as I usually have my 2 year old with me who is a bit of a handful. I'm a bit worried people won't like me or enjoy talking to me as sometimes I just can't think of what to sat to keep the conversation going and then I feel it's a bit awkward. I'm also worried it will have an impact on DD being invited to playdates if people think I'm weird (I dont know if they do or not). AIBU to ask how to get better at socialising with OP? It's worth saying I do have a lot of friends but I don't get to see them as often as I'd like due to geography and life ie kids/jobs/commitments. I feel like I'm very out of practice socialising and I'm really not the PSA type of person.

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hazelnutvanillalatte · 30/11/2024 18:56

Hey I totally get it. If you can mention the playdate and then have your partner/nanny/parent host or drop off (obviously letting them know beforehand) that can be easier. Just be polite when you see the other parents, and don't feel the need to be overly chatty, most are happy just to arrange stuff for the kids.

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