AJuff Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Why is that when my DD2 (11) stops talking to me and goes into one of her grumps for no apparent reason and I can't even begin to guess why, why does it makes me feel so terrible? Especially when I know she's been sending happy texts to OH through the day. I'm on my own again tonight without OH (he's stuck in Egypt) and an extra child (sleepover) so I'm making a cup of tea and scoffing the last chocolate egg in the hope it makes me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Because thats her job! and very good she is too by the sound of it Just ignore them, sit back and enjoy your chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 It makes you feel terrible because you love her,and she is hurting you. Human nature. ......mum of 2 teen girls talking here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Because they hurt the ones they love the most. Because they know they can and yet you'll still be there for her when it's all over and you won't run away. It seems so unfair if they're nice to everyone else but it's not because they hate you or think you're the worst, it's the opposite. So I suppose you could take it as a compliment.....? BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Because they know they can and yet you'll still be there for her when it's all over and you won't run away. BeckyBoo Fully agree... And DD1, aged 12, seems to function just like that, knowing just that!! Doesn't make it very easy when you're on your own trying to deal with it all and they give you 'that look'!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I do think its in the job description, hopefully it won't last long I'm getting some very grumpy attitude from my 12 year old son at times and I do wonder what I've done but know, having got a 22 and 19 year old that its just a phase. We were at a museum with him yesterday and I think we've now turned into embarrassing parents apparently, there was lots of eye rolling and for goodness sakes from him! I agree its hard to cope with especially if you are on your own and coping with it. Deep breath and remember that they love us really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Thank you for all your kind words. DD seems in a better mood today although she is being very demanding. Today I even compromised on the hen I wanted as she wanted a paler columbine, we came home with the paler one! Then DS chose the other a spekeldy whereas by this time I wanted a Coral Nick. Best bet is to go alone . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 They definitely know what buttons to press don't they....it will get better, but in the meantime stock up on the chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
