kids

[estepheia]

My kids used to be really nice to each other, with the occasional argument, but lately all they do is fight and my eldest keeps shouting at everybody, especially me. She can't accept criticism of any kind. *sigh* And the youngest lies about everything. She is so self-centered, she feels entitled to everything. She won't share anymore, never does anything we ask her to do, will only get dressed if I threaten to drag her to kindergarten in her nightgown, never tidies up,always cheats at board- or card games, always hits her elder sister, who then hits her back... This is driving me nuts. They are both sweet individually, but in tandem I find them really horrid. They used to get on so well, and they still have brief moments of fondness for each other, but this sibling rivalry is driving everybody insane.
And the shrill voices and the constant shouting? Make me want to gag them.

Comments

[luminosity]

I feel your pain. I have a 15 year old here in the house, and she's at that age where *I* don't know *anything*, and she barks back at every comment I make and rolls her eyes and slams doors, etc., etc. Last night, she mumbled under her breath for her father to shut up, and I thought that was going to be the end of her short life. Her excuse is that she "can't control what comes out" of her mouth. Ah. Life. One big learning experience.

I think I'm going to tell her that I "can't control" the fact that she needs spending money. Or something. sigh.

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Are we talking about the talented daughter who made that vid? She sounded nice on AIM and she's very proud of you. :-)

Mine are 5 and 7 - so I think it's a little early for puberty. :-(

[luminosity]

Yes, that's exactly who we're talking about. She's so brilliant and talented and smart in many areas that sometimes I forget that she's still a child in other areas. Like, learning how to watch her mouth.

[violetfrosting.livejournal.com]

I think every mother wants to do serious damage to their kids at one point or another.

Mine can't be left in room together without screaming and my eldest has reached the age where she always knows better than everyone else and sometimes I just want to knock their annoying heads together.

You are not alone

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Nice to know I'm not alone. Right now they are peaceful. I think I should spend more time with them, but I find them exhausting, so I hide behind my computer. Catch 22. *sigh*

My eldest is 7 and she is awfully ambitious. She knows she's smart, and I don't want her to become arrogant. She had the best grades in her class and knows it, and now she thinks that she is top dog. Ack.

*bangs head on desk*

[violetfrosting.livejournal.com]

Tragically, I was that child in primary school. I tended to think that I knew it all.

Tell your daughter if she travels that path she'll end up with my life - that should scare her sufficiently *g*

[romanyg.livejournal.com]

When did my girls sneak out of my house and move into yours? *g* Mine are 5 and 3. And the little one liiiees. And hits. And the older girl has learned how to push everybody's buttons...*sigh*

*hands you cup of hot tea, massages your shoulders*

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

I just reread this thread. Funny how things change. Both daughters are still annoying on occasion, but nowhere near as bad. Everything changed after the PTA meeting. Afterwards the teacher moved Tina to a different desk. Voilá. :-)