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Nasty to DD this morning, now I'm sitting at work feeling guilty.

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sandyballs · 30/11/2005 10:37

Why is this all so hard some days? Took DDs (4.9) to school this morning, both happy as anything, they love school now, thankfully.
Took one into her class, no problem, took the other to hers and she starts clinging on to my coat, hanging off my scarf and doing lots of fake crying. I know its fake because there are no tears and she's smiling and she keeps looking over at her teacher, hoping she'll come over and take her from me. This is the 2nd morning she has done this and for some reason it hits a nerve and makes me see red .

Anyway, I started hissing at her to get off me and I tried to shake her off, then I threatened to smack her bottom in front her of friends. She wouldn't listen so I then hissed at her that I would ring Daddy and make sure he won't buying her any sweets when he collected her this evening (usual Wed eve treat).

I just handled it sooo badly. Why didn't I just take her to the teacher and raise my eyebrows with her and let her take her off me instead of losing it. I think I "lost it" fairly quietly, in a hushed cross way, but maybe all the other mothers/teachers heard and think I'm the devil mum from hell now .

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justacigar · 30/11/2005 10:56

SB, I think the morning drop off IS really hard in reception, especially as sometimes the teacher is on the case with distracting and cheery activities, and sometimes they are not, and sometimes (IME) they just say "don't be so silly, x" which makes me and doesn't help. Develop clear strategies, maybe bribery, if you go in like a big girl x times then we can do x, stick to it, don't beat yourself up, and give your little girl a treat when she comes out of school today.

sandyballs · 30/11/2005 12:00

Thanks justacigar.

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Feistybird · 30/11/2005 12:05

SB - you are me. That is exactly what I would've done. (but I wouldn't feel guilty as am evil)

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madmarchhare · 30/11/2005 12:09

On reading the thread title I thought youd done something really mean and nasty. I have to say that I wouldnt be worrying that much and you can guarantee that your DD will have forgotten all about. Make up for it tomorrow if she does the same again.

madmarchhare · 30/11/2005 12:09

all about it

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