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I have HAD IT with my difficult child!
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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 179573" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I have always been very good with kids. Even as a young teenager, kids were begging their parents to get me to babysit when they needed one. In fact, I remember going to one job for the very first time to sit for people I had never met before. As I was talking to the adults, one adult was holding a baby. I put out my arms to offer to take the baby and the baby came to me. The parents were amazed. This child would not go to ANYONE even other relatives that she knew. I babysat my good share of difficult children and had many frustrating evenings but overall, I did love all the kids.</p><p> </p><p>I had people tell me that I should have lots of kids because I was so good with them.</p><p> </p><p>I married when I was 26 and had my first child when I was 27. It didn't take me long to announce, "Why in the world did I ever think I wanted kids?" easy child was born with an attitude. I knew right away that this was NOT what I had signed up for. I absolutely hate being a mom on more days than I want to admit.</p><p> </p><p>While reading your post, I also thought about nvt's input. I was also going to suggest a more structured day care. It may also be worth trying to find an older teen who can work one on one with difficult child in a structured schedule. To find one, check to see if there are any teaching Sunday School. You can also call a Girl Scout troop leader - however, be very careful of anyone saying, "Oh, my child can babysit." I find that there are many parents looking for babysitting jobs for their chldren who really are not cut out to babysit. Always offer to set up an interview to see how the teenager reacts in your home with difficult child and if you feel he or she can follow you directions. Maybe give a simple test of, "Can you go into the kitchen and get a drink of water for difficult child? The glasses are _______" Notice how comfortable/confident the teen is and which glass is chosen to give difficult child, how full is the glass of water and how does the teen offer it to difficult child?</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, I do think your difficult child is probably overwhelmed with a lot of activity going on around the area. When a program is very structured, everyone is doing the same thing and difficult child knows what to expect.</p><p> </p><p>And, I totally understand how you feel, been there done that and am sure will Be There Do That again soon.</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 179573, member: 5096"] I have always been very good with kids. Even as a young teenager, kids were begging their parents to get me to babysit when they needed one. In fact, I remember going to one job for the very first time to sit for people I had never met before. As I was talking to the adults, one adult was holding a baby. I put out my arms to offer to take the baby and the baby came to me. The parents were amazed. This child would not go to ANYONE even other relatives that she knew. I babysat my good share of difficult children and had many frustrating evenings but overall, I did love all the kids. I had people tell me that I should have lots of kids because I was so good with them. I married when I was 26 and had my first child when I was 27. It didn't take me long to announce, "Why in the world did I ever think I wanted kids?" easy child was born with an attitude. I knew right away that this was NOT what I had signed up for. I absolutely hate being a mom on more days than I want to admit. While reading your post, I also thought about nvt's input. I was also going to suggest a more structured day care. It may also be worth trying to find an older teen who can work one on one with difficult child in a structured schedule. To find one, check to see if there are any teaching Sunday School. You can also call a Girl Scout troop leader - however, be very careful of anyone saying, "Oh, my child can babysit." I find that there are many parents looking for babysitting jobs for their chldren who really are not cut out to babysit. Always offer to set up an interview to see how the teenager reacts in your home with difficult child and if you feel he or she can follow you directions. Maybe give a simple test of, "Can you go into the kitchen and get a drink of water for difficult child? The glasses are _______" Notice how comfortable/confident the teen is and which glass is chosen to give difficult child, how full is the glass of water and how does the teen offer it to difficult child? Anyway, I do think your difficult child is probably overwhelmed with a lot of activity going on around the area. When a program is very structured, everyone is doing the same thing and difficult child knows what to expect. And, I totally understand how you feel, been there done that and am sure will Be There Do That again soon. Hang in there! [/QUOTE]
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