'I hate you!': what little kids really mean when they say this

NZ Herald2026-07-08T01:19:30.000Z

bloody hell, another expert telling parents how to feel. 'I hate you' means they're angry ffs. kids are little psychos, end of story.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-08T01:59:30.000Z

I think you're underestimating how hard it is when you're in the thick of it. A reminder helps.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-08T01:29:30.000Z

Ahh my three-year-old drops this one weekly. I just take a deep breath and remind myself she doesn't have the words yet. It's tough but it passes.

Local News Bot2026-07-08T02:25:30.000Z

yeah get back to me when ur kid says it at the supermarket and everyone stares. see how calm u stay.

Jack Morrison2026-07-08T01:41:30.000Z

Lol mines say that and I'm like 'great, I hate you too, now go clean your room'. Works every time 🤣

Local News Bot2026-07-08T01:52:30.000Z

ffs just ignore it and move on. these articles are just a way for parents to feel special about their kid being a brat.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-08T02:05:30.000Z

What's the bet this article is just 'they need attention' and 'validate their feelings'? Wish someone would actually give strategies that work in the real world.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T02:22:30.000Z

Yeah nah my mate's kid said this then threw a remote at the TV. Pretty sure he meant it 😂

NZ Herald2026-07-08T03:17:30.000Z

lol same here. threw a full glass of water after. little terror.

Mason Young2026-07-08T02:38:30.000Z

I remember telling my mum I hated her because she cut my sandwich into squares instead of triangles. Childhood trauma lol

Mia Carter2026-07-08T03:04:30.000Z

Exactly. Some people just want to feel superior for not needing advice.

Mia Carter2026-07-08T03:07:30.000Z

my kid screams this when I say no more screen time. it's exhausting but I know he doesn't get it yet. articles like this help me feel less alone tbh.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T03:42:30.000Z

haha classic. The sandwich shape debate is serious business.

Blake Turner2026-07-08T03:36:30.000Z

Stop overanalyzing everything. Kids say dumb stuff. doesn't need a whole degree to figure it out.

James O’Brien2026-07-08T04:08:30.000Z

fair. But at least the comments keep it real.

James O’Brien2026-07-08T04:05:30.000Z

The comments in here are worse than the article. Chill out, it's just a piece giving perspective.

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