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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP was asking for tips after a long week. If you don’t SAH you may not be the best person to give advice. [/quote]

OP doesn’t have kids 10 hours a week; some moms with PT jobs of 20 hours have been shamed as not really SAHMs.

And there have been plenty of tips but OP keeps escalating in anger over folks saying ‘well you have it pretty good so try to appreciate that’

OP implies there is something more going on (her bring you up fast) but fails to describe these extenuating challenges which may be relevant to any advice. [/quote]

OP here. Some people have 2 jobs, 5 kids, single, low income and no breaks and manage just fine. The point is I’m stressed in my situation and looking for some helpful advice to manage two high energy kids at tough ages. I’m not even sure why my income was brought into play. What does it matter what someone else’s situation is compared to mine? I already noted in the original post that I knew this was harder for ME than other SAHM, because for whatever reason I find caring for two young children absolutely exhausting around the clock. I know there are other mothers who thrive being with their children at all times and don’t need breaks from them. Everyone is different and it is easy to sit and make judgments and assumptions but until you have walked in someone’s shoes and exact situation.. why not hold the snark and nastiness and give actual feedback? You really have no idea how stressful or not someone else’s parenting situation is. There are a million factors that cannot be assessed from one moment in a message forum. Temperament of the kids, family support, health of the mother, support and time husband is involved. So instead of making assumptions and judgement why not stick to the topic at hand and give actual advice? This is not directed at the people who did which there were many but the few PP that took it upon themselves to school me on my privilege.

My situation is unique in that I feel I would be better working yet our personal situation and my husband’s job makes that extremely difficult. [/quote]

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