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are you a bad mother if you put your child in their crib to cry because you are overwhelmed?

No child is not in pain/sick/feverish
No child does not need a change
No child is not hungry- just ate
Mommy hasn't eaten dinner yet, and needs 5 min to eat.
Child doesn't want her toys pack n play jumper or even to go to bed.
First tooth is coming in though.
Muthafukajones · 46-50, M
I think that's just fine. You need to take a break to not be overwhelmed.
Mom needs moment. No its not.
KingofPizza2 · 36-40, M
Not at all, an important part of caring for a child is caring for yourself. Else you won't be able to take care of the child. So if you need a few minutes to recharge and the kid isn't in danger, go for it.
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As long as the child's basic needs are met, you're not a bad mother for doing this.
TheProphet · M
Nothing wrong with that.
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Take a few minutes for yourself and then you will be less overwhelmed. Parenting is hard work.
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isn't that what they say you're suppose to do nowadays. let them cry them selves to sleep.
enjoyingitnow · 61-69, M
You are doing just fine. The last thing this world needs is another child that will throw a tantrum to manipulate a parent into submission I really believe we are a product of our environment. Stay strong
sarahsong1990 · 31-35, F
No...the child needs to understand that the parent cannot come running at every cry. The parent (usually mom) needs breaks...even to pee or all they do is just wet themselves while comforting a crying baby.
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that's why there are mommy and daddy both.
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@bijouxbroussard: yeah but not family oriented, and that's the different. also that attitude seems very flawed, especially to younger people.
@DragonBorn: You do realize that even couples are sometimes overwhelmed by a teething child...right ? You're being critical, but you don't [i]really[/i] know her situation. Her spouse or partner may be working outside the home.
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@bijouxbroussard: well my last reply was for your comment above mine, not for the original one, and the one above that one was for your first post. please don't mix them all together. and now you again got back to the original post's area. okie I will answer that. sure there are problems for a couple no matter where they live, especially in this capitalistic society where everyone is busy to earn money. some people in here do two jobs to survive, the life is hard in here than over there. that's why I didn't blame anyone in the first post. I said there is daddy to help. if he was away, I am sure he can come and spend some of his time for the baby, at least until they grows up. I don't believe a man should forget his responsibilities that he should do to his family. just as the woman, a man has a responsibility too take care of his offspring, and in a very family oriented society it wouldn't be a big problem at all.
Child is in pain, do something to alleviate the discomfort.
I don't consider that being a bad mother at all.

 
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