A week ago, my mom figured out how to get through my bedroom door lock: using a screwdriver. I’ve heard her on a phone call with my uncle, and he showed her the trick. Whenever I don’t respond or give in, she could just insert the screwdriver through my lock, and bam, she can come in whenever she wants to.
I’ve searched online for getting around this, and I’ve decided on:
- Getting a lock. (or something that (b)locks the door)
- Using a portable lock. (Addalock, any others)
- Using a doorstop.
- Make your own lock. (like using a fork)
But then I thought that my mom would still enter using the screwdriver. The handle’s loose, so she knows she’s able to barge in. I could be wrong, though.
My door jamb has a dent, so she has a peephole to look in and might figure out why the door wouldn’t open.
Should I be able to get a lock? If not, are there any alternatives or other solutions?
Edit: Wanted to make a quick edit. My mom shows narcissistic traits, and would barge in the room for her own entertainment. I’ve tried asking her to leave a few times, even discussing about it with her, but she isn’t seeming interested to understand or listen. I would stay as far from her in my room in order to not attract her.
Who pays the bills there?
“I pay the bills so you have to put up with my shit no matter what” is fucked up imo
This is how abuse goes by with no help in sight
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Thats because you’re a child. Its not the parents job to be your best friend. Parents who do that end up raising their grand kids while their child is chasing their next high.
It’s not about being best friends with your child, it’s about respecting your child’s privacy.
No, but you can be nice to a kid, no need to literally terrorize them ffs
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Why don’t my kids talk to me? Why am I dying alone?
That means they moved out and became independent adults.
Sure bud absolutely nothing wrong with your parenting
My children are doing absolutely fine. Theyre not sitting idle in a room wanting to be alone. This whole lock thing is a byproduct of larger issues that both the child and the mother are not addressing.
Sure, but most parents don’t want a negative relationship with their children.
The narcissist, most likely.
How is that relevant?