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10 year old

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LexMitior · 19/01/2023 21:32

DD, is very precocious. Talking all the time. Millions of thoughts, and in final year at school.

However, I find her exhausting. I am finding it really hard to have time for myself. I need some. I would not mind so much but I am literally dealing with a child that is just taking off and I need, I mean really need to make plans for my career and my work. But she is very demanding.

Today I just said no. Three times. I needed an hour to think about something, process a bit. And she kept trying and trying to not let me have that. Eventually lost temper with this and now she is sulking in her bedroom.

Does this ring a bell with anyone? The intense 10 year old who won't let you get on with anything unless it's on her?

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PritiPatelsMaker · 22/01/2023 20:03

I found this age took a bit if adjusting to as they're staying up later so your free evenings are disappearing.

What time is your Dd going to bed?

LexMitior · 22/01/2023 20:14

About 9.30.

We did have a bit of a talk and it was better after that. She is very bright but it is exhausting trying to keep up, let alone sit down and try and think!

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