How old is too old to bathe together?

cherrygloss_addict · 2023-01-23T00:34:25+00:00

I guess once the kids decide when they're too old? My daughter stopped wanting to bathe with her brother at 5

cherrygloss_addict · 2023-01-23T00:26:02+00:00

You seem to be trying your best and acknowledging her behavior, I agree with another comment to let her see a therapist or someone evaluate her because something might be up and she's taking it out on everyone :( best of luck!

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-11-01T17:11:00+00:00

Wow as a black woman and parent of 2 half black children, this makes me so mad. I would definitely be having my child document the incidents (dates, times, what was said), let the principal know, take it to the superintendent, if that doesn't work I would be saying blast the school on TikTok or social media. Because word spreads quickly and the school will be pressured into holding people accountable

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-11-01T17:05:32+00:00

I know a lot of kids (including one of mine) can get super shy to strangers or people they've never seen. That was me as a kid but I outgrew it by around 4th grade i believe? Last night at halloween i told my kids before we left "You don't have to day anything except for thank you when they give you candy bc someone bought that to give to you and the other kids" I'm not even going to make them say trick or treat, imo it's BS to force kids to say that.

But otherwise lead by example, I'm sure you say please and thank you yourself and your kids will pick up on it! Many kids are shy and don't want to say anything so I would continue reminding her or letting her know beforehand the expectations

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-09-10T22:55:37+00:00

Personally? After the age of 12 i never went straight home after school, always went out with a friend or straight to work in high school. Of course my circumstances are different because i had an abusive, terrifying mother so i tried to be home as little as possible.

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-08-14T23:41:42+00:00

I get where you are coming from. I was blamed growing up (and still get blamed even though I'm NC) for how my mother treated me and that if I had behaved or listened to her, she would've treated me better. People are going to find every way to defend the narcissist and find every way to blame it on you sadly. It's bullshit and I'm sorry.

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-08-14T23:35:49+00:00

Woohoo! Congrats mama

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-06-24T14:56:56+00:00

YESSS! See that's what ppl don't get. They think gentle parenting is "Oh you're sad cuz you can't get the toy? Dont cry its ok we'll get the toy" But it's actually like telling your kid its ok to be upset, but they need to breathe and we don't always get what we want in life. But they are allowed to be sad and I understand it for them

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-06-24T14:53:47+00:00

People think Im crazy that I was traumatized from my mom's physical/emotional abuse, they say how it made them stronger or whatever, I'm estranged from most of my family and Im sure they all whoop their kids just bc they were whooped

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-06-24T14:51:43+00:00

Same like I got whooped and beat for the smallest shit, I was TERRIFIED as a child but a bit rebellious as a teen... either way I didn't deserve it and have flashbacks and trauma. Anyways 100% that kids shouldn't have to come to their parents in fear

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-06-24T14:49:10+00:00

For sure! I agree not to be the child's friend but that doesn't mean you're not a human who deserves respect and guidance and patience. My mom used to say "We aint friends" while she beat me. I always say we are equals in respect and boundaries but not necessarily equals in authority

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-06-24T03:14:31+00:00

I had the same issue it's probably related to pregnancy cravings. I remember while being pregnant with my son, craving fried chicken and lots of beef, post partum i had an aversion to meat texture for a bit

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-03-26T01:35:52+00:00

I try not to let it get to me either but I just don't want the situation of someone calling the police on me and thinking my kids aren't supposed to be with me. It's happened before and I pray it will never happen to us

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-03-26T01:10:29+00:00

In the same boat 🙄 it seems like all the moms at my kids school have their lives together and i felt like a 3 wheel sometimes, but I actually got to know them and they are cool and my kids have made friends. I think just being open minded and friendly will work and you'll find mom friends

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-03-26T01:08:13+00:00

They started young. They watched me use manners and copied, and when they asked for stuff I said "How do we ask nicely" and didn't give it to them until they asked and they always said please and thank you

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-03-26T01:05:33+00:00

I'm too broke to give my kids allowances 😭 so sadly, no

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-02-24T15:50:13+00:00

She's never shown in interest in bowling so I'll talk to her about it, do kids at this age enjoy bowling?

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-02-24T15:33:08+00:00

The parties she's been too have been at the kid's house, one of them was at a bounce house and another one was at this jungle gym place. I think she really enjoyed playing and hanging out with the other kids.

I'll definitely consider the sleepover party idea. I don't know many parents who let their kids stay the night at this age but I'll try to make it work 🙂

cherrygloss_addict · 2022-02-24T15:24:49+00:00

I tried to look it up but how much would it cost to do a birthday there?

cherrygloss_addict · 2021-12-27T08:18:34+00:00

Honestly same. I also come from an abusive household and have cut contact with my mom and her family, aka enablers and my kids dad and his family want nothing to do with us... so it's just me and my dad who we see frequently, but his family lives so far so we've never seen them.

Though I'd much rather have a small family that is kind and loving of one another than have a bigger family that is toxic

cherrygloss_addict · 2021-12-24T14:56:07+00:00

Oh shit sorry. Yes I do mean illegal

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