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Mom groups can be wonderful. Their members share in-the-field experiences and valuable insights, and don't mind having entire conversations with newbies on how to get a fussy baby back to sleep or how to potty train a toddler.

But the good stuff is often surrounded by the bad. Every now and then, there's a post judging vaccines or a comment suggesting Ethanol as a boy's name. In fact, such content is so frequent, it even gave rise to a subreddit making fun of it.

It's called '[Stuff] Mom Groups Say' and vigilant Bored Panda readers may remember it from our earlier article but here's part 2 for those who can't get enough of it. That includes us!

Talya Stone, a former editor-in-chief turned parenting blogger and the woman behind Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What told Bored Panda that online mom groups are definitely hit or miss. "A lot of them can be a hotbed for toxicity and riling each other up," she said.

"I think with all social media platforms and forums it's about taking everything with a pinch of salt and not getting sucked in too deep. Some, however, can be great for advice when you have a specific query."

Stone suggests treating mom groups like buying a house: "Go and visit the neighbourhood (group) and get a sense of if you like it. Evaluate if you honestly like the energy and vibe, see what kind of conversations are happening there and if you like it — great! If not, move on to the next neighbourhood and find one you feel more comfortable with."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need to talk about this more. I know a few guys who did not want children or not more and were pressured by their partners. No is a no for both sexes

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At the end of the day, Stone believes that nothing can replace a face-to-face connection and that goes for moms too. "The pandemic has made this really difficult but now is the time to start rebuilding," she said.

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"Strike up a conversation at the school gate, park, or coffee shop. We have become so scared of real-life interactions but we need to move on and start forming those connections again — online things can quickly become very distorted."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOWZERS i'm surprised half of these where clever enough to breed

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How, with almost two years of pandemic, can we still have so many antivax? (for all vaccines!)

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Vicki Broadbent, a writer, director, broadcaster, and founder of the parenting blog Honest Mum, told Bored Panda that "mom groups, be it Whatsapp groups with the nursery/schools moms or via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can provide critical support for parents."

"I remember the support, friendship, and camaraderie I garnered from Twitter when I had my first child, Oliver, and how that allowed me to connect with like-minded parents easily and usually during unsociable hours when I was nursing in the night too. It was amazing."

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She also reminded that sometimes we simply aren't able to get together in person. "The pandemic has highlighted how important online support can be for parents where face-to-face access has been limited. You can find all sorts of parenting groups on Facebook for all kinds of needs (from breastfeeding groups to fitness, those with specific medical conditions, and more) so I'd recommend searching there, and joining some, feeling your way through different ones in a bid to find your tribe!" Broadbent said, adding that you can also check out some apps whose job is to connect you to nearby parents in your area for online and real-life meet-ups that can be of huge help as well.

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"There's no need to feel alone," the mom said.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a girl and I go outside and play in mud. My little brother likes "my little pony". Can the Karens just get used to it?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A 'peer review' is meaningless when your peers typically review their favorite windows to lick.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always celebrated my birthday with my older cousin and it was amazing. I like how we both have the same birthday.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet that this is the kind of mother that later swears that “my girl is naturally feminine, We never forced her”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unvaccinated Trump Trash are dangerous people. No matter how much we laugh and how stupid they sound, they are killing people.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not? I put cereal in my kids' bottles kept them fuller for longer. They slept through the night. Let me be clear, by saying baby cereal not like fruit loops.

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AzKhaleesi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Coming from someone who had all her babies C-Sections kindly go f**k yourself! Had I went through this ages ago we would've died. I can't stand people that say that.

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Lytha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there really people who are proud to display this at home?

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Laura Mende (Human)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this with father/daughter: "She is my princess, not your who*e. I have a gun and I will use it. ect," stuff like this

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's really ironic are these are usually Conservative moms that have absolutely have no interest in raising their own children. During the pandemic, they were the ones that were absolutely unhinged that they would have to teach and take care of their own kids.

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Katchen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, I think they were unhinged that they had to teach their kids while also working their jobs at the same time. You bring your kid to work with you every day?

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Valisbourne Spiritforge
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I saw something like this, I'd assume it was a joke and the Mom in question had an infant at home. To be taken seriously? That's some /shudder activity there.

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Momma Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then wonders why her beloved son is a. a 40yo virgin, or b. misogynist and a bully

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April Caron
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t like you. I’ve threatened to kill you. But respect me?

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GoddessOdd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am sooooo glad they made this sign. It's an excellent way to tell which families you want to avoid like the plague.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about just a simple "please be nice to my son. Don't go to any risky parties. Have fun!" Has that died? Are there no sane people left?

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Louloubelle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the idiots that raise the sort of men that treat women terribly. And then are shocked when someone treats their daughters toxically. (Is that a word?)

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm thinking of putting your "prince" in a box and deliver him back to you! So what will you do to me then?

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Yoinks!
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just moms, of course. Remember Brian Kemp's "dating my daughter" campaign ad? He sure gets stiff threatening people with his shotgun.

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Faith Hurst
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope this is just a sarcastic response to those gross dad tshirts about their princess daughter and her virginity.

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PjandBolt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where would you even hang this sign? In your sons room? In your room? On the front door? Kitchen?

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Amber L.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her: "whatever you do to him I will do to you" Me: Then I guess you can **** my **** 🙃

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Jason Marin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a shirt similar to this at a mall. They even have one for Dad's that reads "Rules For Dating My Daughter."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you do to him I will do to you gets really awkward if she gives him the blowy thing.

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Tracy Jimenez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Run girl/boy.....he is not worth it as you will have to deal with a psycho!

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Enamelcamel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The son who ALLOWS his mother to post this crap, also allows her to keep his penis in her pocket until she decides he should be allowed to use it. I wonder if Brian Laundrie's mom has one just like it? "No matter WHAT ... my baby will be protected."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe just take out everything but the "he is not your atm," "he is not your toy," and "respect me as his mama" and then not display it in your house? I mean it's fine to have standards, if I showed up at a guy's house for a date, I would be fine with rules like those 3.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it's good if she has this openly displayed in her home. Then the would-be girlfriend knows to break up with precious Prince and run like hell.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this kind of mother will have one of two results. the son is never home and doesn't tell his parents s**t or the son is constantly single and never has a girlfriend for more than a week

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Denise Melek
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her sun is going to stuff her when she is dead and stab women in the shower.

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AndersM
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey son. Join the Marines and get as far away from.your mom as possible!

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deanna woods
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess her son will be living at home for the foreseeable future.

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Jenifer Riggs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something tells me whoever owns that sign might be a bit "too attached" to their son. Children need to live their lives and experience everything, its a parent's job to help them when they fall. It is not their job to scare off their child's potential love interest.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps more important: some person/company made this, because they believed there'd be a market for it.

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Ray
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly what is she scared of people doing to her son??

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a similar thing for dad's special little princess. I like them as it gives a warning of who to stay well away from!

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Susan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmm. Look at her orange color she’s wearing. Still in jail maybe?

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Katherine Newton Neal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why get, mad at this. we see this about daughters all the time. will shot someone son. so now it's wrong when a mother say it about their son.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like you and I never will? Great way for your son to start a relationship. Yeah, my mom hates you for no apparent reason, just because I am dating you

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why mommy's boys are an immediate red flag. Seen too many of these b**ches.

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Lynn Morello
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly that doesn't work. My son's SO, has now 5 kids to him, That is 5 Grandchildren that I don't get to see because I told her that I don't like my son being abused, and I refuse to apologise.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Back to jail'? That's a big red flag that the family is trash

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Listen to this music while you read for the full effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFEHCuSnun0

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rare "toxic femininity" surfaces. I wish we could just all treat each other nicely.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my mother tried any of that s**t, I would kick her in the shin and tell her to go away.

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Brenda Price
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure the father of any girl about to start dating has rules to protect his daughter. However, this mother is projecting her sick thoughts onto people she's never even met. She is narcissistic. I hope her son isn't too damaged by her throughout his childhood. His relationships may be difficult because of the mothers insanity.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The father/daughter version of this is widespread and has been for years.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t imagine not liking my child’s significant other, especially prior to meeting them. My only qualification for them is “do you make him happy?”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And next they wonder why all their daughters dates cut ties after their first visit to a home with this sign prominent in the living room.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's been one like this for father-daughter for long time. In fact one for mother-son (such as one posted here) is new.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I get that sometimes parents do desperate things when there's no toilet around. But why put in on the internet??? (and yes, I hope she went to the next bathroom, dumped it and washed it and then bought it)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope the baby will inherit its look from its father and not intelligence from you.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where do they come up with this crap? Are they literally sitting in a little dark room making up lies?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I might track this one down and kill her. Lazy. Frucking. Bitch.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should be high key shamey. Smoke anything or do recreational drugs during pregnancy, you deserve all the pain that can bring. The baby doesn't though, so sort your life out. So sick of stoners.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One INCH Crack caused by Facemask? was she wearing iron helmet and did facepalm?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's what you do: you mind your own damn business. She's an adult.

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Some Great Baby Name Ideas!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Joey doesn't rhyme with piggy... Oh its in thick Southern Drawl... Right yes of course

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You Have A Baby... In A Bar...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

take away the game , Fortnite is set up so your kids can spend a fortune , just delete it , have him cry for a week , he's crying anyway may as well give him a reason too

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad :( My late MIL had 3 sons, and said that her sons got to pick her daughters. THAT'S how a kind and loving relationship is, NOT this BS.

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