Don’t look at their posts, we’ve not really used our garden at all.Also have a 10 year old and feel like the worst parent going because we don't a garden. Its really getting to me seeing other parents post how they're camping in the garden, playing, bbq and everything else. I feel awful for my child and like I've let them down and they deserve better as they will never have childhood memories of us playing In our garden.
I think its the thing of 'you cant go out' that makes it worse esp for teens. I put on my hoodie and trackie bottoms instead of pjs.It is hard I have a teenager and 4 year old at home,the teenager is being a mardy cow she never goes out normally but is now moaning that shes stuck in the house and how unfair it is she cant see friends,shes supposed to be home schooled anyway but isnt doing naff all except moan.i keep sending her posts on how serious it all is and that people are dying she doesnt get it and her attitude stinks!
my 4 year old doesn't understand why she cant go school or see friends I've kept busy as I can drawing with her and making the most of the daily walks collecting leaves and stones and sticks making pictures the TV has been a help at times.
All I see is people "homeschooling" and I'm over here winging it dont put to much pressure on yourself.
This morning we are not even dressed and just watching TV my hairs a mess and I'm slobbing around but my kids are happy and not pressured.
It doesnt help when her friends are going for walks and meeting upI think its the thing of 'you cant go out' that makes it worse esp for teens. I put on my hoodie and trackie bottoms instead of pjs.
Teenagers are the worst they think they know best and hate missing outIt doesnt help when her friends are going for walks and meeting upI've told her no way is she going for any walks without me as I'm not risking her meeting with friends and I've tried to educate her friends how selfish they are,its falling on deaf ears.one of them came to the door the other day and I think the whole street heard me shouting get back 6ft I'm embarrassing apparently
I wish I had something to say that would help. This is an incredibly stressful time that nobody knows how to deal with - we are all just winging it and trying to get through each day. Don’t be hard on yourself. Do something for you tomorrow. Take careI feel horrendous because I'm really not coping
My kids fight constantly (2.5yrs and a 7yr old who has behaviour issues), I keep losing my temper and as soon as I try to wfh all hell breaks loose. I feel like I'm losing it. Their dad is self employed and won't stop working and says he can only take them tonight until lunch on Sunday cos he needs time to do his own shopping and laundry. I have depression and feel like it wont be long before I totally fall apart.
I have a 10 year old only child too in a way I’m glad she has a phone as she has FaceTimed her friends. She’s not moaned either, she’s missing doing her clubs swimming etc. As long as she reads everyday & does her maths I’m quite flexible, it doesn’t help working from home though. Good luckI have an only child and I feel so bad for her. She’s 10 and she hasn’t complained once but I’m worried sick of how she feels being stuck at home. We get out for a daily walk but it’s hard, she’s not interested in crafts or games.
She’s been on FaceTime to her cousins for the entire afternoon/evening while playing Roblox and it’s the happiest they’ve been all week. Anything to get through it.I have a 10 year old only child too in a way I’m glad she has a phone as she has FaceTimed her friends. She’s not moaned either, she’s missing doing her clubs swimming etc. As long as she reads everyday & does her maths I’m quite flexible, it doesn’t help working from home though. Good luck
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