HELP!!! I'm Starting to HATE my Step Kids!!!!! | |
| Apocalypse Troll Trollicus Apocalyptus User ID: 4316 10/13/2008 03:06 PM ![]() Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shouldn't have married their father, then. If they don't clean up after themselves, serve them dinner on their dirty dishes. ![]() "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." [link to www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us] |
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| Divorced User ID: 524950 10/13/2008 03:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The last 5 days have been very stressful for me. I need to vent. Quoting: ! 62603I have been extremely ill for the past 9 months and my step kids (2 boys ages 11 and 15) know it. I even left my accounting practice 3 months ago. Anyway, the youngest one never shuts up...honestly his mouth never stops! He complains and whines about EVERYTHING. Most weekends I feel like crying because his voice literally makes my ears want to bleed. For over a year now they have been told to put their dishes in the dishwasher after they eat. Those fucking assholes have to be TOLD G'DAMNED MEAL to put the dishes in the sink or they won't do it. They supposedly are very bright kids. They do no pick up after themselves WHAT SO EVER ANY TIME. If they do manage to do something helpful around the house they do it soooooooooo fucking half assed it wasn't even worth the effort they put into it. The oldest only comes out of his room and off his computer for meals. Then he stays up all nights on the weekend. He'll come downstairs and make himself all these elobrate things to eat and then leave ME the fucking dishes! I love my husband more than anything, I've tried to talk to him, he tries to make changes, but the kids never do. I feel sooooooooooooooo frustrated and angry I don't know what to do. They are allowed to live like total and utter pigs at their mom's house because she does not cook or clean. Talking, taking money out of their allowance and punishing doesn't seem to matter. What can I do!?! I can't take it anymore. Should I start giving them half asssed meals? Should I feed them on their half assed washed plates? I do their laundry and they throw them all over their room and then complain to their Dad they have no clean clothes. HELP!!! I have been very ill as well. Kids today are soooo lazy and so entitled. I feel like running down the street screaming! I'd like to smack the living Hell out of the youngest one, but know I can't. Arrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! This Too Shall Pass!.... Let the chips fall as they may...take responsibility for choosing to marry their dad. If dad is not assertively assisting you in creating the necessary changes then that should really tell you somthing about dad...maybe he just need a babysitter? It's amazing how people will compromise themselves and anyone else in order to get their wants and needs met...Think about it! Wishing you the best... Peace, |
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| unclereggie User ID: 517497 10/13/2008 03:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The last 5 days have been very stressful for me. I need to vent. Quoting: ! 62603I have been extremely ill for the past 9 months and my step kids (2 boys ages 11 and 15) know it. I even left my accounting practice 3 months ago. Anyway, the youngest one never shuts up...honestly his mouth never stops! He complains and whines about EVERYTHING. Most weekends I feel like crying because his voice literally makes my ears want to bleed. For over a year now they have been told to put their dishes in the dishwasher after they eat. Those fucking assholes have to be TOLD G'DAMNED MEAL to put the dishes in the sink or they won't do it. They supposedly are very bright kids. They do no pick up after themselves WHAT SO EVER ANY TIME. If they do manage to do something helpful around the house they do it soooooooooo fucking half assed it wasn't even worth the effort they put into it. The oldest only comes out of his room and off his computer for meals. Then he stays up all nights on the weekend. He'll come downstairs and make himself all these elobrate things to eat and then leave ME the fucking dishes! I love my husband more than anything, I've tried to talk to him, he tries to make changes, but the kids never do. I feel sooooooooooooooo frustrated and angry I don't know what to do. They are allowed to live like total and utter pigs at their mom's house because she does not cook or clean. Talking, taking money out of their allowance and punishing doesn't seem to matter. What can I do!?! I can't take it anymore. Should I start giving them half asssed meals? Should I feed them on their half assed washed plates? I do their laundry and they throw them all over their room and then complain to their Dad they have no clean clothes. HELP!!! I have been very ill as well. Kids today are soooo lazy and so entitled. I feel like running down the street screaming! I'd like to smack the living Hell out of the youngest one, but know I can't. Arrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Stop feeding them. They are too old to be catered to. Tell their Dad they need money for Burger King or whatever and throw them out of the freaking house. Then tell hubby that he will be helping to prepare and clean up after the evening meal if any. Demand that he discipline them and if he doesn't you will do whatever you have to to get the situation under control. "Making changes" isn't cutting it. And why the hell can't you smack the hell out of them? Would hubby lose custody? That would be too bad now wouldn't it? And one more thing - don't take advice from me or anyone else on GLP. We're all mentally ill. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 295204 10/13/2008 03:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why are they getting allowance for doing nothing? Tell them they only get allowance when they've completed all their chores that week. If they skip out, even one meal or chore, no allowance. If they don't mind that, start taking away T.V., games, computer. STOP DOING DISHES. LET THEM PILE IN THE SINK. THEN MAYBE HUBBY WILL GET A CLUE THAT YOU ARE FED UP. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 523897 10/13/2008 03:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Why are they getting allowance for doing nothing? Tell them they only get allowance when they've completed all their chores that week. If they skip out, even one meal or chore, no allowance. If they don't mind that, start taking away T.V., games, computer. STOP DOING DISHES. LET THEM PILE IN THE SINK. THEN MAYBE HUBBY WILL GET A CLUE THAT YOU ARE FED UP. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 295204Kids today don't even know what chores are. I think when we have them next time I won't do a dish of fix a meal. This weekend was BRUTAL. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 474106 10/13/2008 03:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | be firm but fair. and come on, an 11 and a 15 y/o are kicking your ass? use your head to get inside theirs. its prob too late for the oldest, but you can mold the youngest one. you know youre smarter than the little bastards, so dont be afraid to show it. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 523897 10/13/2008 03:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sound like normal teenage boys. It will get better. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 490844exactly. OP is a failure at motherhood. I've already raised mine. I started young (16). They grew up and are doing very well. One is a nurse and the other is in the Coast Gaurd. They weren't lazy little fuckheads like my stepsons. MY kids did their chores and didn't back talk. My daughter the nurse is 24 and my son in the CG is 21. |
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| CARE2SHARE User ID: 377834 10/13/2008 03:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Honestly, Would you say these things if they weren't STEP kids..... They are just children and they learn from parents examples.... Remember actions speak louder than words....Show them the love that you desire..... I hope you don't say awful things or show them your attitude, That WILL NOT work.. I have Three Girls! To Each their Own! |
| Dancer User ID: 497893 10/13/2008 03:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, Talk to their father, and have him point out to them that you have been pretty ill and that they have to help out and pick up the slack now. This means no whining, making and cleaning up from meals to help out and helping pick up the place for about an hour a day. They can do this when they like, or it can be a specific time when their dad can stand and watch them do it, their choice. :) They are his kids, so he can deal with them. Still, try to be understanding of them as well. They come to your house and the rules are different, you seem pushy, asking them to do things they are not used to and don't want to do, and then you yell and complain to them, about them, get them punished... This is not conductive to them wanting to do what you ask of them! After all, you simply are not their Mother, and you making rules for them probably rankles more than a bit. *This doesn't get them OUT of following your rules, but as I said, try to understand where they are coming from as well. Just the fact that you can note all this will mean some thing to them if you explain that you know... Kids aren't dumb. They do need consistent rules however, just like you do. These kids don't have that, so they push the boundaries. It is not going to be easy for anyone to fix this, but try to be kind about it, don't yell or hate them for being what others made them! Just do your best and try to be understanding, even while your ears feel like they will bleed! Take care and best of luck friend. D. And all the whores and politicians will look up and shout "save us!" And I'll look down and whisper "No." |
| unclereggie User ID: 517497 10/13/2008 03:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not anymore. Lazy little bastards. Thank god we only get them every other weekend now. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 519991you sound like a lazy cunt complaining about dishes! those kids should not be allowed to be around YOU!!! i wish i could rat you out!!! She said that she's sick. Have a little compassion. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 465333 10/13/2008 03:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP, these are not step kids. These are step teenagers. The worst of the worst. They are at the age where they have mixed feelings about their biological parents, let alone their step-mom. They are at an age when parents have mixed feelings about their own biological offspring too! American teenagers are usually pretty atrocious. They expect to be waited on like little kids but talk back like an adult. Not sure what advice to give you, except that you are not alone. Maybe try to put some pressure on dad to get them in line and force them to be men and pull their own weight. |
| Sirrurg User ID: 525170 10/13/2008 03:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sound like normal teenage boys. It will get better. Quoting: unclereggieOMG. You're not serious? Since when? Maybe when they turn 30 it will get better. Yea, the first 30 years with kids are the worst, I hear I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. ------------------------------- Sapere aude! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 519991 10/13/2008 03:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not anymore. Lazy little bastards. Thank god we only get them every other weekend now. Quoting: unclereggieyou sound like a lazy cunt complaining about dishes! those kids should not be allowed to be around YOU!!! i wish i could rat you out!!! She said that she's sick. Have a little compassion. yeah sick in her mind |