Did something really mean and now feel terrible

[Anniebows]

I know I did completely the wrong thing here, my DS was given a balloon at a little show, after the show his behaviour was not great, he also wrapped his balloon up in his toy. In a moment of frustration I pulled the balloon string off the bow and let it go, my child was very upset. Ive apologised and explained I was wrong to do this but I still feel really terrible, anyone had a similar experience? Have I scarred him for life

It must be great being perfect. This forum is mental.

Errr no, its not "fine" to be mean just because you can apologise after. Try not to be mean!

OP dont worry about it, we've all done stupid shit and beat ourselves up over it.

She didn't know so it's really good that she does now.

Parents make mistakes OP, you've apologised. Get him a new balloon to make up for it and move on. You did wrong but if it's the worst thing you ever do then you're doing ok.

@Ihopeyouhavent

Errr no, it's not "fine" to be mean just because you can apologise after. Try not to be mean!

That was rather my point.

@Spacedoody
Really? An animal has died from swallowing a balloon and you can't stop laughing. Fucking idiot.

@Anotherworrier

Fucking hell 🤣🤣 it’s not that deep

Fucking hell 🤣🤣 that wasn't me being deep

Yep. Absolutely howling.

@Spacedoody
Spitting tea over your keyboard probably. Waking babies...

I think it's maybe you who needs to read the room actually.

Well this escalated quickly 😅 Mumsnet never disappoints when I need to feel more normal 😂

But op it's fine. We all have them moments as a mum. You've apologised I'm sure your son will be fine.

This thread is batshit 😂😂😂😂

I'm fitting in bouts of hysterics in between letting helium balloons go out my window.

It's a pure joy. I love threads like this.

Must be a full moon tonight...

Agreed. What the hell is going on??!

Jesus Christ. I accidentally let a birthday balloon go whilst getting my toddler out the car on her birthday. She was devastated. For maybe half an hour.

OP I hope you're not still reading this thread because it's absolutely batshit.

He will learn there are consequences to his actions, so hopefully will learn from it. I wouldn't think about it further tbh.

The learning opportunity you gave him is the same opportunity given to you and everyone reading this post who was unaware of the implications and harm that letting helium filled balloons go causes.

I like that you can apologise. Not everyone can, I'm hoping your DC recognises and apes this behaviour too.

I know! It has everything, off topic within a few posts, argumentative and disagreeable posts for the sake of it and the usual holier than thou posts.

Hmmm 🤔 are you sure it isn't you that remembers the mean old lady that popped your balloon?!

We all do silly things out of frustration, doesn't mean you're a bad mum. Once my son wanted an apple pie from McDonald's but his behaviour was so atrocious on the way home that I ate it instead 🙈. Not my finest moment but you live and learn!

I'd just buy him a new balloon tomorrow and tell him not to mess about with it this time please. Nice light tone and just forget it now

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Before we all agree that OP is worse than Hitler and get started with the tarring and feathering, I had a similar thing with my DS and the loss of a balloon where he cried inconsolably for hours. It's now about 12 years later. Just asked him about it. He doesn't remember at all. I can confirm he has not been scarred permanently by this. Don't worry OP.