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Mental breakdown incoming over unruly children

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Hattieandcake · 12/08/2025 23:04

2 of my children primary age have pushed me over the edge.

Nothing works - do activities - moan don’t do - moan. They are not allowed x box etc or iPad as we don’t agree with it due to their behaviour. Constant fighting won’t leave each other alone. Can’t entertain themselves, if we let them would watch Netflix all day. Don’t listen.

Send help! Consequences are enforced but can’t physically move heavy males into bedroom alone - what’s the punishment when no iPad to remove?

one just wants play dates but everyone works / is away / doesn’t match with when we are home.

husband won’t do day trips due to bad behaviour, I agree - draining. Want junk food and refuse decent meals at home, haven’t given in other than normal treats given when out but wtf is the point!!!!

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SomeOfTheTrouble · 12/08/2025 23:07

If they’re not going on day trips/having play dates etc they’re probably really bored and acting up because of it. Do you get out and about at all? Bike rides etc?

Hattieandcake · 12/08/2025 23:12

They have had a few day trips early in holidays - I offered another one recently but they said they didn’t want to go anyway. Have been on holiday and had a good time behaviour not too bad. Last walk out locally to swimming pool ended in tears and we left early. Got out this weekend gone then just had constant moaning about the heat and requests for multiple toys / snacks - said no as bought them something already earlier on the same day . It’s like they are just not normal and not sure where we have gone wrong !

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Rainallnight · 12/08/2025 23:15

Is it always like this or just this holiday?

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SomeOfTheTrouble · 12/08/2025 23:16

IME primary aged boys need a lot of physical exercise. Mine is like a puppy. He’d go stir crazy at home every day.

ThisCatCanHop · 12/08/2025 23:19

How many are we talking? Two of primary age and others as well? Would it be an option to park Sociable Child at holiday club for a few days? I find it can be easier with one out of the way….

shellyleppard · 12/08/2025 23:19

Walk to the park/adventure playground to burn off some energy. Picnic lunch/tea that they can help make. Trip to the local library?? Ours does a summer reading challenge... Gives you five minutes peace x

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