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To feel a bit hurt by this?

11 replies

Annyyy179 · 24/10/2025 00:11

My DD is 6. I said to her earlier ‘’last day of school tomorrow and then a week off’’. She knew but was just saying. Her response was that she didn’t want a week off as she wants to see her teacher and be with her. I feel a bit hurt by it. I’m glad she likes her teacher and seems to be enjoying y2. But that’s our week off tomorrow and I feel like she’s saying she would rather go than spend time with me. Aibu?

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Squiggles23 · 24/10/2025 00:13

Yes, reading far too much into what a 6 year old says.

Next thing you know you’ll be crying because you aren’t invited to her party.

AmFhoghar · 24/10/2025 00:17

You are being ridiculous, your child is 6 for goodness sake. You can’t be the centre of your child’s world, have a word with yourself.

TheExcitersblowingupmymind · 24/10/2025 00:21

Definitely being unreasonable.

Aerin1999 · 24/10/2025 00:22

Unreasonable but totally human and understandable! I bitch and moan about my sons only ever wanting me, and am then privately pissed off when they don’t want me 🙈

Annyyy179 · 24/10/2025 00:22

Ok, I just thought she would want to spend time with me after 7 weeks of school. She sounded genuinely annoyed at the week off and said it’s long time to be away from her teacher

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SixtyTwoPercent · 24/10/2025 00:23

My kids told me they would rather be at school than with me during the holidays.
I told them I felt the same. Little twerps.

But seriously, they say stuff like that because we are their safe place and us being there is as constant as the air they breathe, we aren't exciting or new.

SeaUrchinHat · 24/10/2025 00:52

Six year olds aren’t known for their tact are they? I’d just take it that she’s happy at school and confident enough to not need to be with her mum all the time. A sign you’re doing a good job I reckon OP.

MyAmusedPearlSquid · 24/10/2025 00:53

Lol why over react it's to much

AutumnCosy2025 · 24/10/2025 01:58

Annyyy179 · 24/10/2025 00:22

Ok, I just thought she would want to spend time with me after 7 weeks of school. She sounded genuinely annoyed at the week off and said it’s long time to be away from her teacher

Of course you're NOT unreasonable to feel hurt. Replies just reflect the unhappy lives of many people right now, try not to take it to heart.

You're 'mum' always there...she feels loved & secure so takes you for granted.

teacher is new, she wants to win her approval.

TRY not to take is personally, try to put it to one dude & enjoy half term!!

Eenameenadeeka · 24/10/2025 02:06

I think it's a great sign that she's happy at school

Glitchymn1 · 24/10/2025 02:09

I would take it as a good sign! I’d try to build on my own resilience too - children have no filter/can be hurtful! Try not to take things to heart.

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