A while ago, I was commenting to my husband that it is unbelievable that an ex-colleague found her five-year-old irritating. I could tell from her face that she wasn’t joking when she said that. In fact, she even warned me that this is quite typical. And of course I didn’t believe her. I mean, my boy is so cute and lovable. Irritating?
But guess what?
He’s beginning to get on my nerves. I find him obnoxious, rude and irritating. Yes, IRRITATING! Oh gosh. How can I say this about my own child? But, it’s true! I even mentioned it to his psychologist, wondering if the traits are part of his condition, or if they’re normal for most five-year-olds.
I told my husband that I’m currently “tolerating” the boy and I hope it’s just a passing phase. My tolerance has a boundary. Let’s hope he won’t have to cross it.
Someone once told me that they stop being cute once kids turn 5. I refused to believe her.
Hopefully your tolerance won’t wear out. I think too much patience or tolerance used for your child can be dangerous, its better to be understanding. Got to understand how he is developmentally @ 5. That’s how I deal with facing a class of ten 5 or 6 years old.
catchfortywinks: That’s good advice! Yes, tolerance is dangerous. But it looks like this is quite a norm then for 5-year-olds. At least I feel slightly relieved to know that.
Comment by catchfortywinks — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 @ 3:07 pm
Ermmm… your son’s seeing a psychologist?
Anyway, they will grow out of this phase. Don’t worry…
DM: Hopefully, they grow out and become better. Yes, my son was evaluated because we wanted to defer his P1 enrollment. He’s been diagnosed with Asperger.
Comment by dilutedmagnetics — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 @ 10:27 pm
Yes.. !! the brat is such too.. at times.. !! but i always think of the times.. when she is “not” so irritating.. and i picture the cute smiles she had like this morning.. that calms me down.
MB: I don’t believe Chloe can be irritating. Nah…
Comment by Mama BoK — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 @ 3:16 am
Hey, I sometimes tell my hubby that Damien is irritating too…haha…i guess all kids are the same, aren’t they?
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Comment by samara — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 @ 11:22 pm
It happens sometimes. They can also be charming at the most unexpected times.
AM: Yes, you’re right.
Comment by Asianmommy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 @ 10:44 am
And I think this is going to get worse. The teenager is going to be even more irritating.
I’m trying to enjoy this ‘cute’ phase of my girls at this point in time.. because I know, soon they will out grown it.
Comment by zara's mama — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 @ 2:02 pm