One of the most frustrating things about being a kid is how often you run up against decisions that you’re not in a position to make. And a rough thing about being a parent — especially a step-parent — is when you’re the one who has to be the immovable object.
“I’m thinking I might switch from Netball to Dungeons & Dragons…”
“Well, we did say you need to do one physical activity in your electives. Is there one on another day?”
“No. It’s fine, it’s fine, I’ll just keep doing netball.”
“We can talk about it…”
… not at bedtime!
“Well, we did say you need to do one physical activity in your electives. Is there one on another day?”
“No. It’s fine, it’s fine, I’ll just keep doing netball.”
“We can talk about it…”
… not at bedtime!
It’s the start of the teenage thing of being annoyed immediately when it looks like you won’t get what you’ve been thinking about. I remember that feeling viscerally so I feel for her but it also sucks to be the one having to say, “Well…”
Also, I really do want her to be able to do D&D with her friends because it’s a cool thing to do but running around is good too and she has been enjoying netball.
And I get why it feels so massive for her.
And I get why it feels so massive for her.
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