My sympathy for LW#2 ended at Even though I want my kids to feel happy around me, it feels unfair that my kids expect me to change myself so drastically for their comfort.
Like...that's what being a parent is all about?? You are expected to drastically alter your sleeping schedule for a newborn and then not get much sleep for a few years after. You are expected to provide for, nurture, and care for these kids. Ensuring your kids feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe around you is bare minimum good parenting. As a parent, you are supposed to be one of your child's trusted adults.
LW doesn't need to change "I like mustard on my hot dogs and it grosses my kid out" (a change request from kids to parents that can be denied). LW needs to change "my child does not feel safe around me."
Also, hive five to you in particular for this snappy line: Ma'am, I regret to inform you that for at least the next 5 years, you are public enemy number one. TRUTH!
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Like...that's what being a parent is all about?? You are expected to drastically alter your sleeping schedule for a newborn and then not get much sleep for a few years after. You are expected to provide for, nurture, and care for these kids. Ensuring your kids feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe around you is bare minimum good parenting. As a parent, you are supposed to be one of your child's trusted adults.
LW doesn't need to change "I like mustard on my hot dogs and it grosses my kid out" (a change request from kids to parents that can be denied). LW needs to change "my child does not feel safe around me."
Also, hive five to you in particular for this snappy line:
TRUTH!