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He hates me...
| Wed, 01-18-2006 - 11:14am |
Do you ever have days that make you feel this way? I am the only person in my 3.5 year old son's life that makes him do anything. I am the main caregiver, so I really push to get him to be more independent etc. Well lately he is telling grandma that I am mean. He had a bad dream last night and told dh that it was me that scared him. What on earth do I do? I feel like he is miserable with me, and tries to make things more difficult. However he is so demanding and controlling that if I back off even a bit he will run this household. Any ideas, anyone dealing with something similar? I am about to lose my mind!

Hugs!
I just wanted you to know that you are definitely not alone. My son is 3.5 and from about the age of 2.5 I have had to deal with doors slammed in my face and "momma go away!" because I am the "bad cop" to Daddy's "good cop." I am the one who makes him go to therapies and do therapy homework etc.
But I do think you are doing the right thing, and as Eric's communication skills have gotten better, he has become easier to deal with and even more affectionate with me. Pam gave you good advice and I don't have anything to add there.
Hang in there, you are doing the right thing and it will pay off in the end, at least that's what I hope!
Love and hugs,
Katherine