I was horrible this morning. First day of school, and my 15 year old son - with ADD - can't find his gym shorts. So I bitched at him about how messy his room was - his closet had cans and laundry all over - and probably the gym shorts. So he left for his first day of school with his head hanging. I wasn't yelling or anything, but probably too degrading. Ahhhh! How could I do that to him on his first day of school. Crap! Anyone else ever feel like a horrible parent, and can't turn back when it's too late??!!! Should I buy Pizza Hut for supper?
2006-08-15 06:10:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Send a note to shool saying that you're sorry. Do something out of the ordinary to tell him. Maybe even go there to tell him in person.
No offense, but you should feel bad. It' your responsibility to make sure that he's prepared for school. even if it means griping at him the day before so his room is functional enough to find things the next day.
I feel like a bad parent right now too. I fought with my son's father this morning infront of my baby. and it was his first day of school.
2006-08-15 06:20:58 · answer #1 · answered by hotrod luvin princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you need to admit to your son you were wrong and apologize to him for your behavior and you feel really bad for making his first day of school difficult. Your son will respect you so much more for being honest and up front with him about the situation. Then ask him how you can make it up to him, within reason. Whether it's Pizza Hut, a CD, or a new pair of shoes. Good Luck!
And yes, we all feel terrible when we lash out at our kids when we know it's not their fault. That's why I say apologize to your son, because rarely do they here us admit that we were at fault. And it's never too late to make it up to him. Maybe if you have a lunch break at work, go to his school and get pizza for him and his friends for the first day. Now, that would be a cool mom.
2006-08-15 06:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by superrix83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off appologize and explain you were wrong. Afterall, that is what you expect of him when he disrespects you. Then, offer to go thru his room with him tonight to find these gym shorts and maybe organize some. If you want to treat with Pizza Hut for dinner and can afford to do so, that might be a nice treat. Or even cook his favorite dinner. That will be more personal than just ordering out.
REMIND HIM YOU LOVE HIM
2006-08-15 06:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
finding on the placement is the answer to this question. in case your sister only enable the youngster stay as much as overdue, then its relatively no longer suitable. If she grow to be sick the previous days then it would be comprehensible. college is incredibly substantial even at 10yrs. lacking college no remember what the excuse is likewise is going on the childs college checklist and the greater they leave out the greater severe it sounds as though for the youngster/no longer the discern. My 17yr previous has a time whilst he needs to be in on 'college nights' n i've got placed my foot down n advised him no remember how overdue he continues to be up he will upward thrust as much as circulate to schoolin the am. There are nights hes up til 2am yet he is going to college right here day no remember if hes drained or no longer. If the youngster is only too drained for shool your sister ought to think of roughly an until eventually now bedtime/and sticking to it!
2016-12-11 09:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know - we all do it. it makes us feel crap but heyt we learn from it!
be open tell him Mom was grumpy this morning and that you have felt terrible all day. Kids do not need pizza to show them they are loved. we all get it wrong!
Apologise but don't promise it will not happen again as i am sure in his lifetime it will especially with a messed up cupboard with cans and laundry!
Don't beat yourself up about it tomorrow is a new day! ;0)
2006-08-15 06:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him your sorry and give him a hug... you cant buy your way back into his heart. Everyone gets crabby sometimes and im sure he understands. Celebrate the first day of school and hell forget all about the other stuff! Good luck!
2006-08-15 06:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by maeknits 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with maeknits. Apologize, tell him you're sorry, give him a hug. It's bad to train him that bad behavior means you buy somebody something. He's got to learn that people are sometimes turds like you were.
2006-08-15 06:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by DelK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy him something he's ALWAYS wanted to make it up to him, but pizza hut would be nice!
2006-08-15 06:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him you were a bi*ch this morning and you'd like to make it up to him by going out for supper. I apoligise to my daughters it seems to help. I can't sleep at night when somethings wrong like that.
2006-08-15 06:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by niceguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you're sorry.. maybe take him to a nice resturant and buy him a new outfit from his favorite store.
2006-08-15 06:31:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋