I wish she wouldn't do this.

[Wheeky]

Every morning, my mother comes into my bedroom and fusses over the pigs, saying things like,
"Where's your breakfast? She just doesn't care, does she? Yes, you tell her, this is neglect! She just sits there! She doesn't care at all!"
She says it in "baby talk", cooing over them and getting them excited.

It makes me feel like utter crap. The GPs are the reason I get up in the morning, and she yet constantly makes these little digs about what a rubbish owner I am. It really hurts, and I tell her so, but she still does it.

 

[mabster]

Howdy

Well the very fact that her actions have gotten to you so much is testament to how much you care for them.
Parents can be a right royal pain in the bum.

Sorry to hear that she still does it even after you've spoken to her..
But remember.
They're your piggies, you love them and most of all I'm pretty sure they love you too =]

 

[ollie]

try & shut it out easy said than done i know


its clear to all of us that you love your piggies & i'm sure they love you lots x)

 

[Modwyn]

Ahhh the joys of parents. Try not to let it get to you, you know you look after them really well and that's all that matters. How about calmly telling your mum how much her comments upset you? maybe she doesn't even realise.

 

[Angeladeedah]

I wouldn't take her comments to heart, I'm sure she isn't knowingly trying to hurt you. She's making conversation with your piggies and it's probably the first thing coming to mind but is just trying to be funny.

I would speak to her about it and just say that you understand she's just talking to them but it's hurting your feelings the things she's saying. I'm sure she will be very understanding.

 

[MrsM]

maybe you could return the favour, go into her room in the morning and say the same to your dad/her partner/her own pets?rolleyes

or just lock the door...

 

[Little Piggles]

I'm sure your mother doesn't mean the comments, and she's just trying to be funny.

You obviously love your piggies greatly otherwise you wouldn't be here! Don't listen hun xx

 

[Rachel WD]

Try and beat her to it. Make sure they have their breakfast before she comes in. That will shut her up

 

[Wiebke]

I recommend trying to turn the tables on her - perhaps then she realises that being funny is not funny for everybody.

Biologically, you have the excuse that teenagers at your age have problems getting out of bed in the morning; thankfully that will change again!

 

[piggy person]

I'm probally stuck with my mum for umm..... another 10 years and dreading it
she hates my guinea pigs

 

[loveisdivine]

my mother in law (who we currently lives with) refers to our pigs as vermin! Drives me mad. But then as soon as someone comes round shes like "look at these cute guinea pigs arent they great" as if she is showing them off.

I feel your pain! Parents a pain in the ass, especially if they are in laws!

 

[Nicquita]

lock the door. if you don't have a lock, buy one and don't tell her :p

does she feed them when she comes in and says that stuff? if not, point out that she's being hypocritical

 

[KWSHKB]

at least your mum cares about them my dad despises my guinea pigs so much that when one of them died yesterday he said good riddance one down 4 to go! hes soo evil I'm starting to think he killed my piggy but I do understand what you mean about that it must be annoying

 

[Fluffer]

maybe?

is ** mum jelous?

 

[hanna101]

I know exactly what you mean, it is so frustrating when people play mind games either subconciously or not! My step mother did this when I lived at home - I found the best response to be (whilst talking to the guinea pigs) 'oh yes I am a terrible owner aren't I, cleaning you out and feeding you, get the number for the RSPCA'!