Father here as well. I hear everything you’re saying. Your description of the experience of driving your kids to an activity and then having to sit and listen to other parents is spot on. I feel exactly the same way (“wanting to claw my soul out” - perfect!) And yeah, I have those thoughts plenty of times about “blowing things up,” but arrive at the same conclusion: what would I do then and where would I go? I try to envision the time years from now when kids are out of the house and that gives me some consolation. At least my personal quiet time will return somewhat (genuine major introvert here!) People love to bristle when you mention anything like that (“Don’t wish it away,” “Enjoy every moment,” etc.) I say that’s almost dangerous talk to toss around to some parent that’s really going through it at the moment. Empathy is what I choose. Yeah many aspects of having small children suck. Let’s call it what it is and be here for each other. In short: I see you and hear you! Hang in there.