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I’m so sick of the other mums

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Anon211333 · 01/10/2019 18:24

Child just started reception. A group messaging thing was set up for us to get to know each other. At first was nice listening to them (for like 2 days) but now it’s a constant moaning and groaning platform. They are getting on my nerves. I don’t look at my phone all day as I’m working so after work there are so many messages. It panics me because I straight away think “gosh what’s happened” but then it’s the same bloody drivel after drivel moaning about the school. There has never been a good word said just complaint after complaint. They wind each other up and cause more and more drama. I absolutely hate them.

I was looking so forward to my child going to school and I thought we could start mums nights out etc. But I honestly don’t even want to be around here people. I can’t exit the group as I feel this will look immature and if there is ever something important discussed I will miss it. I work full time so don’t want to risk missing something. They are causing me to worry and doubt if my child is safe. I know my child is safe but your mind just goes haywire after listening to these moaners.

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Trewser · 08/10/2019 07:00

I would definitely leave the group. But i would do it quietly. You've already found your own clique and been bitching about the other mums - i would not do this. Just leave.

thehorseandhisboy · 08/10/2019 09:54

As pp say, these groups are only useful if you rarely or never are at drop off or pick up, so might miss some vital communique re: Roahl Dahl day or the like.

If it's getting you down, either leave or mute and rarely check.

It's very early in the school year. Hopefully you'll be able to make some connections with a few other parents, which can be handy for lift sharing etc.

HerdingPigs · 13/10/2019 11:31

OP, that was me a few years back! Mute the group but I would stay on as it is useful to check certain school activities, ask questions re home work etc. And make sure your DCs are not out of touch with the things going on when they are too little to do this themselves. It was tiring to do this everyday though - so I hear you!

Some said before, after a year or two you do get to know some parents similar to you and just hang out with them. The trick is to ignore the “noises” in the school social life. Best of luck!

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