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That it affects how I feel about her child. Yep, I said it. It doesn't help that he can be a holy terror, so I feel like her discipline is virtually non existent. We clash over his behavior, it's not as big a deal to her as it is to me. So I find myself being harder on him than the others, but honestly, his behavior usually warrants that. And I often have to remind myself that it's not his fault that his mom ****s. And so it continues. She's aloof, he's terrible, I get angry because she's aloof and he's terrible, rinse and repeat. He leaves for K in 3 months and I'm counting down the days. Not necessarily to be rid of him, but to be rid of HER. The thought of it makes me giddy.
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ugh. sounds like an awful situation. I would consider terming right now. Why let one family ruin your whole summer? I would imagine that she is not inclined at all to help mostly because she is just waiting out the 3 months, same as you. Not a good reason for her lazy parenting but like you said, nothing is going to change now. -
If you're to that point then term now. Trust the inexperienced newbie who went through this junk with a terrible dcm that led to dcg acting terrible. The second dcm and dcg were gone everyone was much happier (including me)!Comment
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If it affects the quality of care you give you need to do the right thing and terminate the contract.
I totally understand counting down the days. I have a child with impulsivity and hyperactivity issues and am counting down the months, too, however it does not impact the care I give to this child. I genuinely LIKE the child they just consume a lot of my energy and make me very tired by the end of the day.
4 children all rolled into one.
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I hear you. I have a dcm that drives me insane (especially with all the after-hours 45 minute phone convos, especially about things that don't concern daycare or me at all). Anyway, her son is trying to potty train (it's not going well!! no consistency) and she keeps trying to give me tips, when I'm pretty sure she's not doing anything at home. I'm annoyed, and it makes me more annoyed at the poor little guy when he just won't get the concept after 3 months of pullups(aka glorified diapers).Comment
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I have this DCM too. The funny thing is, mine has 2 kids and the older one is great for me. I enjoy having her around but if it doesn't improve by the summer I am ready to lose them both rather than deal.
Today on the way out, DCG 3 was stomping the flowers in my garden.......again. And DCM was standing there not doing anything but asking her not to play in the dirt. Guess who is getting a note tomorrow that I will be charging $20 a flower that her child picks or ruins while she is supervising in front of my house.Comment
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Don't get me wrong, I love this kid to pieces. He has his days where he is so sweet and kind. What I mean is that I can see her blasé attitude, her detachment, her disregard for rules or limits, rubbing off on him every single day. She is solely responsible for his behavior and that makes me sad/mad for him.Comment
Thanks is so rude! I can't believe she would sit and watch her child destroy your flowers! Let us know how it goes tomorrow!
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