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Resentment rarely appears in a vacuum. It is usually the result of a "perfect storm" of factors:

You can hate the constant screaming, the lying, or the disrespect without hating the human being behind it. i-hate-my-son

Constant battles over bedtime, chores, or school can wear down even the most patient caregiver. Resentment rarely appears in a vacuum

According to experts at Understood.org , these feelings are actually far more universal than we admit. Parenting is one of the only "jobs" where you are expected to provide 24/7 emotional and physical labor regardless of how you are being treated in return. When a child is consistently defiant, disrespectful, or aggressive—especially in cases of Parenting ADHD —it is human nature to feel a "fight or flight" response. Why Does This Happen? According to experts at Understood

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.