Feeling so upset, frustrated and lost right now
I have had an awful day with my DD (7) and DS (3). All they do from the minute they get up until they go to bed is bicker, fight and shout/scream at each other. And its really getting me down. They have nothing in common. And I struggle to find any activities that they can do together. Everything ends in an argument. My DD loves crafty activities but my DS just tries to wreck everything she does. They can't even agree on a TV programme to watch! The minute I leave the room, to go to the bathroom or prepare a meal, they start. Today has been awful.
I now feel bad because I have really shouted at them today. Just at a loss what to do. Their behavior when they are together also impacts on other things too. For example its too much to ask the grandparents to look after them both together as they also find it hard to deal with. So my DD has gone off to spend the night with my in laws leaving my DS very upset because he couldn't go. If we are invited on play dates I only take one child and the other stays at home with my DH. Even a trip to the park or library ends in a fall out.
Is this what its going to be like for the next 10/15 years???
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Will my children ever get on or will the bickering continue forever???
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Churmy123 · 28/07/2014 19:04
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