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Can't Cope

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Mum2three3 · 12/09/2023 18:55

I'm writing this as I sit crying after leaving the home following another argument. I have 3 children, 11, 9 and 7. I'm struggling. My 3 children fight and bicker constantly. I am struggling to cope with everything tp the point I daydream about just leaving. Myself and husband are fine, he's hands on with the kids but I'm with them most of the time. I work from home school hours so I'm around tp do school pick ups etc. Every morning is a drain trying to get them ready, they're fighting, they ignore me constantly and I run around like a muppet. I know a lot of families find this a stressful time but the daily monotony is draining. I collect them from school and the fighting between them starts again. They call each other horrible names, argue with me. Currently my 9 year old is going through an awful phase, 3 weeks in, we've banned him from Fortnight for good, as feel it's affecting his behaviour. He's vile towards me... he can go for hours being rude, telling me no when I ask him simple things, he'll peck and poke be horrible to siblings, today he called me a goddamn idiot, I can't take any more. I feel like my family unit is miserable, shouty and we're going eound in circles but I have no patience left, it's groundhog day. Every day. He turns everything round pn me saying I don't care about any of them etc ,I tell him constantly the way he speaks to me and behaves is what gets me so angry, I don't wake up like it. I'm at my wits end with it all.

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Whawillthefuturebring · 12/09/2023 18:57

Are you trying to work and look after your children at the same time?

BritishDesiGirl · 12/09/2023 19:06

Whawillthefuturebring · 12/09/2023 18:57

Are you trying to work and look after your children at the same time?

OP said she works from home, during school hours.

Chihowhow · 12/09/2023 19:19

I completely understand the groundhog day sentiment. It is incredibly hard when your children speak to you disrespectfully. You are definitely not alone.

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Whawillthefuturebring · 12/09/2023 19:20

Can you divide and conquer a bit by getting them to do some clubs?

Mum7644885 · 12/09/2023 20:44

Sounds really tough, I feel for you. My lo is a lot younger so I can’t really comment but can appreciate how difficult it must be.@Whawillthefuturebring made a good point about clubs, could you find something they are interested in and particularly your 9 year old, give him a sense of direction and pride in what he is doing, might teach him some structure, routine, respect etc, burn off some energy so you don’t face the brunt of it whilst he is home ?

Starlightstarbright2 · 12/09/2023 20:54

It’s first week back - keep them moving walk them home if you can ( park if weather permits ..

structure .. I was a childminder - they don’t need structured work activities . But try working with something they will enjoy / get them involved in making tea.

reading who can read first - competition .. not serious - who can pull the funniest face , who can stand on one leg for the longest , try not to laugh challenge ..

Mum2three3 · 12/09/2023 22:19

They do a couple of after school clubs during the week and at weekends x

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