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2Jays · 31/05/2021 17:35

I know that can't happen but I just don't want to be the source of everything anymore. My DD11 is great but we have had many years of problem with school and various issues. That's now sorted but her younger sister seems to have taken up the baton and is now extremely stressful. She was always very easy before lockdown but now is constantly demanding entertainment and I just can't do it.
Homeschooling took everything I had and now we are on holiday again I have no interest in playing. In fact I am so chronically anxious about being asked to play for the 1 millionth time that I feel like running away.
I know she is anxious and her older sister does not play with her but I cannot be my child's playdates. Local children are still under various social distancing rules so we aren't really having playmates. I just can't bring myself to do anything with her (although I do but I want to scream).
I just needed to say all that. Not really looking for advice, more solidarity than anything. Grin

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GruffalowsMammy · 31/05/2021 17:59

I’ve an only child who will not play alone. But loves water play. If you have a garden could you set dd off with a hose pipe/ water pistol?
If not could they play at kitchen sink?

Might give you some respite x

user7891011 · 31/05/2021 21:26

Would she enjoy a movie day with snacks, in a little sofa/blankets fort maybe? Might give you time to switch off while still being with her

WildWestWanda · 31/05/2021 21:28

It’s ok to say “sorry Mummy can’t play at the moment “

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Eachpeachpears · 31/05/2021 21:38

I feel you! I hate playing random crap. I'm alright at structured things like games or baking or whatever, something with a goal. But free play is not my thing and I'm makes me want to tear my hair out

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 31/05/2021 21:46

I just don't want to be the source of everything anymore

Solidarity!

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