Sometimes we hate our kids because our expectations are too high. Embracing "good enough" parenting can relieve the pressure that fuels resentment.
It is the industry’s best-kept secret. We talk about the sleepless nights, the "terrible twos," and the financial strain of raising children, but we almost never talk about the deep, gut-wrenching moments when we look at our own child and think, "I just don’t like you right now." For some, that feeling is even sharper, more visceral—it feels like hate.
Constant battles over bedtime, chores, or school can wear down even the most patient caregiver.
You are not alone in this struggle. Admitting you're struggling to "like" your son is the first step toward finding a path back to a relationship where love—and eventually, like—can flourish again.
As noted on the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast , many parents feel this way simply because they weren't given the tools or support needed to handle high-needs children. Breaking the Cycle
