What is the obsession from DH's that makes them think that Skids are supposed to live in a virtual Fun World when they have them?? DH goes nuts spending money and making all kinds of arrangements and plans every single visit. He just came in from work and first thing is to check the weather so he can see what plans to make with SS8 today. He is fretting about which thing to do, what Skid would have most fun doing, etc. What the hell is so wrong with a kid being bored sometimes or being allowed to -God forbid- come up with their own entertainment?? Gasp!

Growing up we didn't get to have fun 24.7 when school was out. We were very grateful when we did get to do something fun. But no, not SS8. He's barely grateful for anything because he gets so much and gets to do so much. Even when he brags to his friends about what he does or what he got, he does it in a nonplussed smug way. He feels entitled to go to beach, bowling, water park, out to eat and arcade, all in one day if he could AND he'd still pout if DH turned him down for just 1 of the things. If he has to watch TV all day when DH is at work & I'm stuck with him while I'm working, DH feels bad & runs in to start trying to impress SS8 by taking him to a movie or whatever. When SS8 is his usual ungrateful and unimpressed self, DH then complains that "nothing is ever good enough for him". I point out to him that HE started this by insisting that Skid gets to have fun every single day. He just set the boy up to expect something for nothing, entitlement and lack of gratitude. He agrees with me but then just keeps right on planning (and complaining). Is he freaking mentally ill??

Anyone else have to go through this?