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Originally Posted by hankster
Does he have a diagnosis? Can you get a mother's helper? Like if you had a babysitter helping you out, even while you were at home? Does he go to preschool?
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No he hasn't been diagnosed, but most people think he is just being a regular toddler who has a new baby sister. I feel like he's always been naughty, but to some...I'm the one with the problem. I don't know which one is true. I do know that I need help taking care of him. I need a break. I tried to let my friend watch him, but he was so bad she called me to pick him up after I had left only 15 before. I feel like my parents don't want to watch him because they think its my responsibility. I often complain, but they never offer to help. My parents are recovery alcoholics, so they weren't the best parents when I was growing up. Affection, patience, and understanding were not a part of my childhood. They weren't abusive, but they were emotionally negligent. So parenting is something I have had to learn on my own. Of course they are better now, so I just look like the bad parent. Regardless...back to your questions. I can't afford a babysitter. We are only on one income and my husband only works part-time. He also has mental issues and is disabled. We are planning to enroll him in preschool two days per week, however because that will only be $140 per month. I think two days a week would be really good for me. I need a break.