A MUM has sparked outrage and concern after admitting she “hates” her children.
The woman insisted that she “can’t stand” her three kids – who are “all so close in age and so young”.
“All they do is yell, hit each other, fight and destroy my house,” she added.
She can’t even take them to the park or arrange playdates for them because they’re “too full on for other kids”.
“This is just a vent post because they have made me cry at least 3 times today,” she continued.
” I don’t know how to change their behaviour.”
And while some commenters were giving her support, others took aim at the mother for using a word like “hate”.
“It’s disgusting to say you hate them,” one wrote in response to the post on The Mum’s Lounge Facebook group.
“There’s no excuses! Reach out to services and get help, for you and your children.”
“If you come on here saying you hate your kids, there will be some raised eyebrows,” another insisted.
“It’s a horrible thing to say and kids pick up on energy.”
As a third agreed, writing: “It’s not shaming if she used them words, poor kids!”
“You hate your kids? I don’t think you hate them,” someone else commented.
“You’re exhausted so please don’t say you hate them, you sound like you need a break and some help.”
“You can’t change them you have to change yourself,” another said.
“Do you really feel like you hate them?” someone else questioned.
“I don’t think it’s bad that people are concerned about a mother saying she hates her kids, that IS a cause of concern.
“You can be overwhelmed and over stimulated but saying and feeling like you hate them is a huge worry for them and the mum.”
“Sounds like you’re at your breaking point, that’s completely understandable,” another agreed.
“Little kids close in age is brutal. But I just want to say, try not to say you hate your kids.
“Words like that can stick, even if you’re just venting.
“It’s okay to hate the chaos, the yelling, the constant nagging.. but saying you hate them might hurt more than it helps, even for yourself.”
However, there were also comments from people defending the mum, with many admitting they have felt the same on occasion.
“I get it, I don’t really hate my kids, I love them with all my heart but on a real bad day I’ve had the thought pop in,” one wrote.
“I’m sure you don’t hate your kids,” another said.
“You’re just extremely overwhelmed, and overstimulated. And this is okay.
“Motherhood is brutal at times!”
“I don’t believe you hate your children,” a third commented.
“But you hate their behaviour.”
“I have 3 kids under 5, I’m also the same way,” someone else admitted.
“I hate life – sick of medicating my kids just to sleep as a normal person or just to eat,” another sighed.
“Sick of yelling and screaming just to be heard, sick of never owning anything nice.”
“I hate my kid sometimes too man,” someone else wrote.
“Look, nobody is perfect, parenthood is a LOT. I’m sure you’re doing your best, give yourself a break!”
“Oh mama, I hear you so deeply,” another sympathised.
“Please know that you’re not a bad mum – you’re a burnt out one, and for good reason.
“What you’re describing would push anyone to their edge.”
