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Haribos1992 · 07/08/2018 12:41

I'm a teen parent as the subject of this post has already told you and I need some advice on how to deal with my overbearing Mother.

I'm living in my own flat with a good job and I'm supporting my year old Son. But my Mother STILL comes over and does everything I'm supposed to do: She feeds him, bathes him, washes his clothes. Now, none of that would be an issue to other teen Mums, they'd probably be glad of the help but my little one has mild to severe allergies to certain soaps and laundry detergents, depending on what the product is. I've finally worked out what works best for both our skins, so it won't make us break out in rashes

My Mum won't listen to me when I try to explain. I can't ask my Dad to talk to her because he hates her (They divorced when I was three - but that's a story for another day)

I'm at a loss for what to do. If any other teen was saying this they'd be accused of complaining but I'm not complaining. I'm just seeking some advice from Mum's who have been and got the t-shirt from the "Dealing with overbearing Mum's" school

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Seniorschoolmum · 08/08/2018 13:28

If at your flat, can you just remove anything that isn’t suitable for your son. Don’t leave her with any choice.

Unfortunately “gran knows best” syndrome tends to go with grandkids. You have to say “this is his soap/shampoo/washing tabs and put them firmly in her hand.

Mine insisted on trying to give my ds fizzy drinks because I was “mean”. A firm and repeated “no thank you” is the only way to go. Smile

Haribos1992 · 16/08/2018 20:47

Ugh. Fizzy drinks, my son isn't allowed them either because it makes my stomach funny and I'm not risking anything with him. Me and my Dad finally told my Mum to stop doing everything for me, it took a few days but hopefully she got the message

Thank you for reading the post and taking time to answer Smile

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kirsten90co · 21/08/2018 03:52

I was a teen mum I had the worst pnd so I really needed my mum and dads help but now I also have my son I had him when I was 23 and I won't let my folks help at all.. they are glad I think lol! Maybe tell your mum you have this? Thank you for the help but you will say when you do need the help? Don't make it a bad thing.. just let her know your coping really well compared to other mums! Most teen mums Are just as amazing as An older mum!

Your doing amazing ❤️

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