36 year old male here. I have a 14 year old and a 15 month old. I loved being a dad to my older son, up until a few (3) years ago. The stress he causes now, far outweighs the fun. I realize parenting is not all fun, but he just has the type of personality that is hard to like. He’s not smart, funny, or athletic. He routinely lies, does not do schoolwork and has poor grades. I have emailed his teachers over the past 3 years, no less than 50 times trying to help reduce this behavior. I monitor his Google Classroom and Online PowerSchool, but he still somehow “forgets” to turn in projects; or gets extremely low grades (50% or lower) for in class assignments. His teachers all swear he is a wonderful student. No major behavioral problems. He is of average intelligence according to testing.Everyone says it is ‘maturity’.I’m exhausted. My wife, his stepmother is exhausted. It stresses our marriage. I have less time, energy, and patience for our youngest. The youngest is a sweetheart, but all of the combined stress makes me strongly consider not having any more children. My wife and I have always wanted more children, but I don’t think I can do it anymore.I would never do it, but sometimes I fantasize about leaving and never coming back. Just disappearing and starting a new life somewhere else.Unfortunately I also know I will get empty nest syndrome as soon as they’re grow up and leave the house.I’m not asking for advice. Just ranting. via /r/Parenting http://bit.ly/2CP2s5X
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