Referring to us struggling to cope with two children when we're out of the house and not wanting to go out because if the kids get upset we both find it really stressful. (We have a newborn and a 3yo)
Idk, like I just feel like he inadvertently called me a bad parent.. and to be clear we are very calm parents, we never yell, we always try to gentle parent, but we do both get very overwhelmed in our own ways
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I wouldn’t say he’s calling you a bad parent, even if it’s in the small prints. I do think he’s trying to approach something that he wants handled differently (or believe it should be different) and maybe worded it wrong
I’m sure you two are giving your best and are amazing parents

its a hard season, it wont be like this forever ❤️

He feels like you're both not being what his version of a "good parent" is... I'd talk it out with my husband. This is a very short phase and the fact that he's worried about being a "bad parent" and you're worried about him perceiving you as a bad parent speaks to the fact that you are both wanting to do your best for them. That's more important than anything else.

My husband and i say stuff like this when its hard. We dont mean it to put each other down its more like acknowledging the challenge and were trying but its way harder than we thought and were just in survival alot of the time. But if it bothers you you should tell him

I have an 8mo and an almost 3yo so I definitely understand. I don't think he was trying to say your a bad parent. I think he was trying to express that he doesn't like how you guys are both currently dealing with this. I think you guys should sit down and talk about it. Maybe do some research if it's needed and make a plan

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