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Is your son's behavior related to a specific (toddler, teen, etc.) or a specific diagnosis like ADHD or ODD? Knowing this could help me provide more targeted resources or parenting strategies . I Love My Kids, But I Don't Like Parenting

There is no shame in reaching out to a therapist. Many parents find that individual therapy helps them process their resentment, while family therapy can provide new strategies for managing a son's behavior. i-hate-my-son

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 Is your son's behavior related to a specific

If you are feeling this, you likely feel like a monster. You look at other parents on social media who seem to bask in the glow of every milestone and you wonder what is broken inside of you. But the truth is more nuanced: feeling "hate" or intense resentment toward your son doesn’t mean you aren't a good parent. It often means you are an overwhelmed one. Many parents find that individual therapy helps them

The first step toward healing is radical honesty. You cannot fix a relationship if you are still pretending the fracture doesn't exist.

Sometimes we hate our kids because our expectations are too high. Embracing "good enough" parenting can relieve the pressure that fuels resentment.