u/CerealandTrees

Tried to download a new app and I guess I forgot my password. My phone prompted me saying I could easily reset my password using my passcode... cool. It asked for my phone number to text me a code. Done. Then it asked me for my pin to reset my password and it accepts it, but then it says that since I don't know my pin I have to verify with other methods. They sent me an email code, which I entered, then they asked me for my credit card information, which I entered. Still, after all that, I'm unable to reset my password and have to wait several days to reset it. I googled this and it seems to be a known issue for over 3 years now and there's still no solution??? WTF apple?!

I often see dads in the sub saying that everything from mornings, nights, basic hygiene, meals, events, and traveling are always a total nightmare with their kids. My youngest just turned 5 and my oldest is going on 8 and for the most part, they listen pretty well, can usually be reasoned with, follow routines decently, and are overall pretty well behaved besides constantly fighting with each other lol.

For example, our weekday mornings are pretty routine where they have a morning alarm set for 7:30 because that's usually the latest they can sleep in without us being late but they usually get up between 6:30-7:30. They wake up, get dressed on their own, sometimes make their own breakfast (cereal, oatmeal, or sometimes leftover pizza), pack their own lunch if I'm busy and haven't yet, brush their teeth, and we're out the door. My youngest is very systematic so he usually goes from task to task in the mornings without much direction. My oldest has ADHD so he requires a good bit of reminding and redirection, but besides getting easily distracted and forgetful, he follows direction without complaints as well.

Similarly, our evenings are pretty routine as well. They're home from school around 3-5pm most days and they usually play until dinner is ready around 6-7pm. After dinner is usually showers, sometimes bedtime snacks, brushing teeth, reading, and in bed by 8-8:30. We tuck them in, gives hugs and kisses, and lights out so they can go to sleep on their own. The little one can't hang much later than 8:30pm anyway, but as soon as he's in bed, he's out (gets that from his daddy). The older one often stays up until 9:30-10pm due to major FOMO and his ADHD meds, but he knows he's supposed to stay in his room. Again, no defiance, just some occasional complaints about showers or not wanting a specific meal for dinner but they're usually non-issues.

I see some stories about kids as old as 10 acting in ways that I just can't even imagine my 5 year old acting. Are kids this age typically a constant battle and we're just lucky, or what? How are your kids?