Hi. I don’t agree on how my husband deciplines our 12 yr old son. He is always yelling at him. My son is quite annoying and doesn’t listen. But every day they are just at each other and if I stick up for my son it causes an argument with my husband and I. My husband just has no patience with him. I’m just over being stuck in the middle. Any advice please?
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My friend told me her husband went through a phase with her son where they just clashed constantly, she said it was like the teen was coming up as a man and it was like they were working out some manly pecking order thing. And she also stood up for her son because he’s only a teen, or twelve.
In private I would call out your partner. He's the adult. A kid can absolutely shit you, but what are you doing shouting and going at them day after day? That’s not ok.
I could have written this myself! Me and my husband never argue about anything and agree with most things. But the way he is with our son drives me crazy. I’m sorry I have no advice. But you’re not alone! x
My partner is the same with our 4yr old son, I hate how he yells and swears and carries on when he has done something he doesn't like.
I grew up with a father who was like this, and it actually triggers me when he yells like he does.
I've tried explaining how my own father screaming at me made me the way that I am, but his temper is so bad sometimes that he opens his mouth before even thinking about it.
I wish I had advice, but know that you aren't alone