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Parenting is one of life’s biggest and most enjoyable challenges. Helping your children grow into incredibly capable, morally upstanding, and passionate dreamers is every parent’s wish. However… we sometimes lose faith in the future of the human race when we see how some parents are acting online. The sad fact is, just because someone is a parent doesn’t mean that they’re a good one (even if they love their kids as much as anyone else).

There’s an online group on Reddit with 245k members called '[Stuff] Mom Groups Say' that’s been active since 2018. It's dedicated to shaming bad moms and all of their mom group drama. From anti-vaxx showdowns to debates about essential oils, the subreddit believes that these parents deserve to be called out for their behavior that, frankly, causes more harm than good.

Scroll down to lose a chunk of your faith in humanity, upvote the best of the worst pics, and do let us know what you think about these anti-parents, dear Pandas. Bored Panda spoke about the drama and misinformation that sometimes can be found in social media mom groups with the moderators of the '[Stuff] Mom Groups Say' subreddit, as well as with Samantha Scroggin, the founder of the 'Walking Outside in Slippers' parenting blog. Check out what they had to say below to pick up some great advice.

#1

This Mom On Why She Is Refusing The Big C19 Vaccine

This Mom On Why She Is Refusing The Big C19 Vaccine

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Jonathan
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to stop. There are a lot of Muslims in my country that refuse to get the vaccine because people are saying there is pork in it!!

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    #2

    Why Do They All Have To Hate Science Though?

    Why Do They All Have To Hate Science Though?

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the credo of virtually every anti-vaxxer.

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    #3

    Why Are Karen’s So Against Thermometers? Don’t Consent! Bonus Snark At The End

    Why Are Karen’s So Against Thermometers? Don’t Consent! Bonus Snark At The End

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    Julie C Rose
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet I bet if their government talked about banning ACTUAL assault weapons due to someone ACTUALLY shooting children, she’d screech about “communism”.

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    "In my experience with online parenting communities, it's best to abide by the rules posted in these groups. Usually, that means no selling anything and no foul language, at a minimum. I generally try to be patient with people and open to different viewpoints, but it's aggravating when people are acting ignorant or spreading misinformation. In those cases, I try to give evidence of the facts without personal attacks," parenting blogger Samantha said.

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    Samantha used to be a professional journalist and is now a public information officer which means that she's very wary of fake facts. "Parents will make all kinds of claims in parenting groups online, including that vaccines are harmful. They'll recommend all sorts of remedies. But it's up to us to seek out reputable sources of information to help us make our own decisions on what's best for our kids," she warned that we have to do proper research instead of believing every bit of advice that we find online.

    "I think we should reserve judgment of others' parenting styles when the actions taken are harmful to the child. And I realize what is harmful is open to interpretation. But if no one is being abused, let's have some grace for one another and the choices we make. Each child is different, and parents often know what works best for their child. Parenting is hard, and we can use as much support as we can get," she added.

    #4

    I Asked About Learning Activities For My Toddler

    I Asked About Learning Activities For My Toddler

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "kindergarten as it is now" ... I don't know what kind of kindergarten you have, but the ones that I know of involve a lot of play time and fun activities, including learning social skills. Of course kindergarten teachers are well aware of kids' short attention spans, so they would plan the activities and learning accordingly.

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    #5

    Saw This And Just Knew It Belonged Here

    Saw This And Just Knew It Belonged Here

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    Sleazy Weaver
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animal abuse & child abuse all in one.

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    #6

    The Mom Group I'm In Is A Goldmine For Crazy. I Posted About My 2 Year Old Asking For Privacy In The Bathroom And This Was A Comment I Got

    The Mom Group I'm In Is A Goldmine For Crazy. I Posted About My 2 Year Old Asking For Privacy In The Bathroom And This Was A Comment I Got

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    Meanwhile, a lot of the subreddit's moderators pitched in to answer Bored Panda's questions. The mods explained that mom groups can sometimes be full of potentially dangerous misinformation, a desire to make money off more naive parents, and perpetuating "toxic rhetoric with zero consequences." The community also calls out those online groups that fanatically believe they're raising their kids "The Right Way" and anyone not doing so is a bad parent.

    "The biggest lies are the coordinated lies spread in these groups on new parents at a vulnerable point of their lives. These women don’t need essential oils, or colloidal silver, they need paid family leave, affordable post-Partum care, health equities," one moderator explained. "New parents can be as dramatic as they want to be, they’re sleep-deprived and scared and have bills piling up and a new baby. Parental groups are allowed to be dramatic, they reflect the rawest human nature at one of the most 'precious' and yet frighteningly lonesome, most physically and mentally demanding, moments of our lives."

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    #7

    Is Covid19 Real? Asked And Answered In A Local Mom Group

    Is Covid19 Real? Asked And Answered In A Local Mom Group

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    Roland Gosselin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I will immediately ignore you if I don't agree with your views/facts/science"

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    #8

    Gay Satanic Clowns

    Gay Satanic Clowns

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    JuJu
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May the Gay Satanic Clowns save us all from overzealous Bible-thumpers

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    #9

    It’s Gross Karen. I’m Also Pretty Certain It’s Illegal To Feed Unsuspecting People Your Bodily Fluids

    It’s Gross Karen. I’m Also Pretty Certain It’s Illegal To Feed Unsuspecting People Your Bodily Fluids

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    Ellen Ranks
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know which one is worse, the original post or the reply.

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    The moderator continued: "So when people enter their lives promising a listening ear, a magical solution, and then shame them for breastfeeding or not breastfeeding, for co-sleeping, or sleep training, or not using magical amber teething beads, or for choosing vaccinations, then those are the heinous people that need to be shamed. They are actively manipulating people with a phony agenda and they need to be called out.”

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    Another moderator told Bored Pand that what inspired them to start the subreddit in the first place was the overall culture in mom groups that pushed their personal parenting philosophies as the one and only way to parent.

    "These groups (like Cherry Universal, with specific subgroups for the crunchy moms and the sanctimonious moms) focus on preaching their way of parenting and viciously attack anyone who doesn’t fall in line. They’re a bigger problem for society too. Do you want to know where the anti-masking movement started? Look at posts from March-May of 2020 in crunchy mom groups. They push and perpetuate vaccine misinformation and an overall general mistrust of science and they use shame, groupthink, and banning to enforce their beliefs."

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    #10

    Found On A Baby Sleep Help Website. Says

    Found On A Baby Sleep Help Website. Says

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    #11

    Maybe Because That’s Illegal

    Maybe Because That’s Illegal

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t do it. Simple as that. Also apologise and learn from your mistakes. Breastmilk is a bodily fluid. What if I ran out of water, should I piss in the brownies instead.

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    *stares In Cps*

    *stares In Cps*

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    However, the mod pointed out that far from every single mom group is bad. "Our birth month group, for example, has been the saving grace of my journey into parenthood. I have a cohort of parents who all have a child at the same age as mine. It’s a great way to get a quick pulse on typical development and also just feel generally supported, validated, challenged to be a better parent or find different and better ways to parent in a shame-free environment. I have a virtual village and that is just really incredible."

    They continued: "To be really honest, it was how supportive I found my birth month group to be that sent me out in search of additional groups. My infant won’t eat baby food—oh, maybe I should check out this baby-led weaning group for ideas! (It was great, by the way.) But then when we started stumbling onto other groups that were just cesspools of negativity, abuse, bullying, etc, we learned about the subculture of 'mommy drama groups' and decided to bring it out into the public eye."

    #13

    Guilt Tripping Your 3 Yo Child Into Nursing Is Gross

    Guilt Tripping Your 3 Yo Child Into Nursing Is Gross

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so wrong on so many levels...

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you essentially made your child feel guilty to satisfy your need for him to nurse. He is at an age where he can say no and has expressed that. You need to get help for your attachment issues.

    Katy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello Child Services

    Ines Äffchen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she is setting aside money for her son's therapy bills.

    Kisses4Katie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor little guy is gonna have some serious problems. ☹️

    Anna Banana
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poor kid is 3 and his mother is already charging him with taking care of her emotional needs. So sad.

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So wrong. Let the kid wean, FFS.

    BluEyedSeoulite
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I did extended breastfeeding, doing the same with my second now. Your boobs hurt? Go pump or hand express. Never EVER guilt a child!

    Adrienne Early
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    I do empathise with the "full" pain, and if she is unable to pump/hand express. I was never able to do either (even when so engorged my boobs were hard). I had gone away for the weekend thinking I could pump, and ended up needing to come home early so I could get them to nurse. Even then I ended up with blocked ducts... I was so happy when they finally weaned at 20 months lol. I can't imagine going into the third year.

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    OhForSmegSake
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend's sister denied her 2yr old food and liquid for a week to force her to nurse again. Yes, CPS was called.

    Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is more for the mom's benefit to feel like a mom. And "milkies"? Don't talk to your kid like that.

    AzKhaleesi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... My brain can not process this. First off, this kid knows sentences and has f*****g teeth! Second, ".... hopefully it's like a bunch of years from now." This is the most disturbing sentence, like you wanna nurse your kid before prom? WTF? Why has NO ONE reported this psycho child abuser to CPS yet?

    J. Normal
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because some idiots have claimed that it is "natural". I am all for breastfeeding infants, but there is a time to stop!

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    Sam Kunz
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me sick to my stomach.

    Maddie Star ⭐
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but when they can ask or say no its gone on too long. This woman is twisted.

    Isle_of_stressed_pilots
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    4 years ago

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    I don't agree with that. Mothers should be able to breastfeed a child for however long they see fit because of the health benefits and the bonding that it provides. The only problem I see with this post is the fact that she guilted her child into breastfeeding. But I don't see any problem with breastfeeding a 3 year old. You never know her situation.

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    Emperor Kitten
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "A bunch of years"!? So you want to nurse until he's like 7 or 8?

    Mina Minx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is 3....give him a cup

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone call children's protective services, please.

    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did anyone else read this with the voice of Nursie from Blackadder?

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is a pervert. Disgusting.

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is an idiot but no pervert. You are if you think she is.

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    Amy Taylor
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh!!! Forcing your child to continue to breastfeed when they clearly want to wean is so wrong on so many levels.

    Ivana
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man that really creeps me out. I have seen women say that kids should nurse until they no longer want to and they are nursing 6 year olds and calling it natural...but in nature the mother stops allowing them to breast feed. So, I have always seen it as something selfish mothers do.

    Myrtle Yoma
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Our ancestors breastfed until about 2, then they weaned their child.

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    Messy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is perverted and psychotic, let me explain. Psychotic: ma’am your really forcing and manipulating your child to nurse. Have you lost your mind. Most mothers can’t wait for their child to quit nursing your obviously backwards. Perverted: because rather than expressing than donating your milk to a hospital for mother’s who are having a hard time producing. You’d literally rather force your child to suck on your Breast. There is a line where nurture crosses into nasty. You have crossed that line. Periodt. Point blank.

    Ray Heap
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to read this three times incase I got it wrong.

    Jan Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    disgusting to do this to a child. he's ready, you've done your job, let go!

    Just saying
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So breast feeding is all about her needs rather than her child's.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilt tripping kids is just....no... Especially over something like nursing.

    Lexi Mitchell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you call your breasts “milkies” you probably should be talking to a professional.

    OrangeChicken
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just a really weird case of child abuse. Minipulating your child into doing something for your peverted personal benifit... just W H Y?

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Moms like this are giving longterm breastfeeding Moms a bad name! It is NOT normally like this! My boy was devastated when I eased him into stopping!

    Jane Alexander
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, we discussed, had to talk him into easing off.

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    El Dee
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he's able to articulate and answer to the question he's too old to be breastfed. This is borderline creepy..

    Jane Alexander
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, this is Way th hell creepy, and cruel! Shaming a three year old, in babytalk no less about wanting him to fix her problems? He needs CPS. She needs psych help, but I'd rather just knock her down.

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    Chucky Leganjit
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Psychiater appointment please, ASAP. For the mom but also the kid. Poor kid

    Chilli
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, he's three. Idk if this is normal in other cultures, but it ain't where I'm from.

    Windkissed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Game of Thrones with one queen breastfeeding her 10 YEAR OLD KING son!!! It made my stomach turn!!

    Gillian Mackenzie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so wrong on many levels. Mum needs sons help and that poor kid needs to have his feelings respected x

    A
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, what a manipulative woman. Poor kid.

    NWB
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT POOR KID!!!!!!!!

    Carmen Elena
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry but... WHAT THE FUC... ING FU...K IS GOING HERE?

    StrawberryParfait
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guilting her child into sucking on her when the child feels no need to nurse? Unless she is living in a third-world country where children are starving, there is no need to nurse a child once they have teeth. At this point, this is only for her own emotional and likely sexual satisfaction. So twisted.

    Valerie Smart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf!?! I’m so over this b******t !!!

    Sharon Jackson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus. STOP it. Go to your doctor. You can take stuff to help your breasts to dry up. But I strongly suspect there is a mental health issue here.

    Dorothy Cloud
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some women aren't smart enough to deserve children. & this is the last one of these I am reading. I didn't realize there were this many idiotic people in the world.

    Viv Hart
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At 3 he should be eating solid food, mom's milk will have to dry up.

    Lisa Tetlow
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel sorry for this kid. This mom is not nursing her son for HIS benefit, but for her own need to be needed. If a kid is old enough to hold a bottle or a cup, there is no need to continue nursing.

    Mary Bricklin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Manipulating a child because you're not ready to stop breastfeeding... Such an awesome mom 😤

    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Evil , self centered , unkind, heartless whatever you are.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No - the majority of breastfeeding mothers are sane/normal and actually nurture their children instead of trying to guilt them into doing something they have obviously started to outgrow. Do you still make sure he wears diapers too?

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    insurance again? Is she trailer trash? Mothers like that need psychiatric help bad

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Contact your Doctor and get information on Ceasing Breast Feeding.

    Christine Zanfino
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Express the milk to reduce the pain and remember he said he's done

    Martha Higgins
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are the one with the problem. If your child no longer wants to nurse of his own volition, then stop! And don't give your child a guilt trip!

    M Kate McCulloch
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bribed my about to turn three year old to QUIT breast feeding with a pair of roller skates. My boys rejected the tit at 4 months and 7 months respectively. Guess they were hungry for solid food.

    JJM
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very wrong..........your child is talking to you.....why aren't you listening?

    Shelley Kapach
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is clearly narcissistic-putting her needs ahead if her child’s.

    Karen Lyon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the school where I teach, one of my colleagues had to keep a mother from breastfeeding at recess once. Outside. At the lunch tables. In front of God and everybody.....after spoon-feeding her 2nd grade son his snack, no less.

    Barbara Vandewalle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the child is old enough to speak it is time to stop. If you want hold and cuddle him, fine. He is not going to any additional health benefits past 6 months.

    Lilly W.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow.... and the award for the most selfish mother goes to....

    BabaBizzle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’re a f****d up selfish bitch who had serious mental issues with attachment and abandonment and control. You’re manipulating your own child for your selfish needs. 3 years old needs to be eating normal solid food and not anywhere near your breast. If a child can speak in a sentence , they should not be sucking on their mothers nipples. You need serious help.

    Lord Mysticlaw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Some people really should not have children.

    Kellie McGuire
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did extended breastfeeding (4 years) but that's only because I wanted my daughter to wean herself in her own time. That mother is abusing that child.

    dragon fruit
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why that is ALL i can say. . . and that i have lost my hope in humanity

    CAILIN FRITSCH
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...........................................no

    Xylle Flora
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't remember breastfeeding, I don't remember that far back. I do remember my third birthday in complete clarity

    Ayia Grace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't she just pump...

    John Montgomery
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking this lady was inspired by lady Stark's sister in game of thrones.

    Dio
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the sort of person who should not have children... I feel so sorry for that child. :(

    Jen Cook
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, if you're having a child to tend to your fragile emotional needs, just don't. That's the reason you don't add a child to the situation not a call to get pregnant.

    Bianca Du Toit
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, I know breastmilk is best... but seriously. 3 years old?? And this poor child is being guilt-tripped? And what the hell does insurance have to do with your tot quitting breastfeeding?? Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ.

    JinxBox
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is Sexual Abuse to make someone suck you for your own pleasure purely. Sad story.

    NaruTheCollective
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Legally, she can nurse however long she wants. Morally, you shouldn't force your child to nurse. Ask a pediatrician before extending nursing past a certain age.

    deanna woods
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is disturbed and she needs CPS called on her immediately.

    Jane Alexander
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What vile selfish asshole guilt-trips a child for not solving your problem? You can simply expel it without forcing it on an innocent. Find an adult to raise the boy and go wallow in your self-pity.

    WholesomeArmyweeb
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH MY GOD WHAT THE F**K?! WHO DOES THIS?! That’s like saying to your kid “why buy you toys if you’re going to DIE one day!”

    Amy Pattie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think... I think your deep depression is already here...

    Deceased Nemo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the picture in the bottom right corner is how I feel

    Candice Ravel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the kid is old enough to walk up to the titty bar, it's time to stop nursing them. Even more so if they say no.

    hey, not my problem
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aren't you supposed to stop at, like, 1 1/2 years?

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. Who told you that? As I said before: Breastmilk is proven to get a health boost about 2 years after giving birth. Why would you deny your child that?

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    BorPand8
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm hearing the shower music from the movie Psycho for some reason...

    CrEaTiVe_duck
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i didnt get that at all but all i know is WHAT ARE YOU ASKING A TODLLER TO DO??

    lara
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    There is no way a three year old child should still be nursing,. This is so disturbing.

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    #14

    From A Mom Group On Instagram. I Guess People Without Children Are Not Allowed To Be Tired

    From A Mom Group On Instagram. I Guess People Without Children Are Not Allowed To Be Tired

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate people like that. I am chronically ill. I am so weak that last monday I slowly walked 30min and the muscle pain lasted until yesterday , sunday. Tell me how I am not tired because I dont have kids.

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    #15

    This Seems Like A Healthy Relationship

    This Seems Like A Healthy Relationship

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    We’ve written extensively about how to be a great parent and how to help your kids become independent. And, considering that there still are (and always will be) plenty of parents out there who either stifle their kids or who constantly exhaust themselves, the advice bodes repeating.

    Anita Cleare, a parenting expert and the author of ‘The Work/Parent Switch,’ explained to Bored Panda in a previous interview all about how to overcome the desire to be a ‘perfect’ parent and how to stay positive when we’re all way, way too exhausted.

    According to parenting expert Cleare, aiming to be a ‘perfect’ parent is the wrong way to go about things. This does more harm than good because it puts lots of unreachable expectations and undue pressure on both parents and children alike.

    #16

    That’s Not How Any Of This Works

    That’s Not How Any Of This Works

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    Deborah B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If WaTeR WorkED, YoU WouLdN'T NeEd To kEeP DRinKiNg It....

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    #17

    Given To My Daughter Through A Mom Group

    Given To My Daughter Through A Mom Group

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    El Dee
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was brought up religious and made to read the bible. Whether you believe the bible or not it certainly DOESN'T say that dinosaurs were made on the sixth day. Even for Christians this is BS

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    #18

    My Child's Future Means Nothing To Me

    My Child's Future Means Nothing To Me

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    giovanna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is the next level: the no-certificaters. There is a lobby pressuring for you to have a birth certificate BUT I WANT TO LIVE IN FREEDOM THEY WON'T HAVE ME

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    “Trying to be a perfect parent is bad for children and bad for parents because it sets everybody up to fail. Research shows that ‘good enough’ parenting is best for children,” Cleare explained.

    Instead, the expert suggests that all parents aim for ‘good enough’ parenting that actually helps improve our kids’ independence instead of them being overly-reliant on us.

    In Cleare’s words, this involves “getting it right most of the time but also failing your children in ways they can handle—so that they gradually increase their independence.”

    #19

    Vaccinations Made My Daughter Gay

    Vaccinations Made My Daughter Gay

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    giovanna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If only my daughter had polio instead of gayness"

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    #20

    Do Babies Give Hickies?

    Do Babies Give Hickies?

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    Joanna Payen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my daughter was only a few weeks old I bent down to give her a kiss and she latched onto my chin. She had such a powerful suck that I had to break the suction by inserting my little finger in between my chin and her mouth. I had a red mark on my chin for quite a few weeks. So, yes my little human vacuum cleaner gave me a hickie.

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    #21

    This Extreme Fear-Mongering Pisses Me Off So Much

    This Extreme Fear-Mongering Pisses Me Off So Much

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    Natalia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooooo. Stupidity is not contagious, why should the flu shot be?😳

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    According to parenting expert Cleare, “Great parents make mistakes but they try to learn from them (and not to repeat them too often!).”

    No matter your parenting style, you can’t do much if you’re overworked and exhausted. That means that looking after yourself is priority number one. If you put yourself last, you’re not doing your kids any favors, Cleare told Bored Panda.

    #22

    F Your Privacy. I’m Gonna Show 53,000 People Your Picture And Tell Them You Got Your Period Today!

    F Your Privacy. I’m Gonna Show 53,000 People Your Picture And Tell Them You Got Your Period Today!

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    #23

    From An Unschooling Facebook Page. Poor Kid

    From An Unschooling Facebook Page. Poor Kid

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    #24

    I Literally Don't Even Know What To Say

    I Literally Don't Even Know What To Say

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    “Even when you are really busy, try to find regular 5-20 minute breaks in your day when you can relax, practice some mindfulness, or do something joyful,” she said.

    “Looking for the positives really does increase positivity,” the parenting expert added, suggesting that we try to maintain positive mindsets by being grateful and thinking about, for example, the 3 things that we’re glad to have in our lives.

    #25

    Uhhhh Would This Be A Major Red Flag To Anyone Else?

    Uhhhh Would This Be A Major Red Flag To Anyone Else?

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Lazy excuse to be a lousy parent.

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    #26

    They're Not Vaxxing Their Dogs Either

    They're Not Vaxxing Their Dogs Either

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    Evelína Zlá
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please... take the poor doggo from her...

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    #27

    My Kid's Dentist Told Me Skipping Antibiotics Will Be Really Painful For Her, So I'd Like To Go Ahead And Do That

    My Kid's Dentist Told Me Skipping Antibiotics Will Be Really Painful For Her, So I'd Like To Go Ahead And Do That

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually have never heard of someone taking antibiotics BEFORE tooth extraction. Is this really a thing coz I have had 4 teeth extracted and not once did I need to do that. Afterwards yes, but not before.

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    Meanwhile, Lenore Skenazy, the president of the Let Grow nonprofit that aims to promote kids’ independence and fights overprotection, explained to us that children’s confidence grows when they know that others believe in them.

    “A teacher, coach, grandparent, or, of course, parent who thinks you are terrific and ready to wow the world can make all the difference in the world,” Skenazy said, pointing out that when the support’s not there, it can have negative consequences on the child. So it’s important to balance support while also letting kids develop their independence.

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    According to Skenazy, how a parent tells their kids something is often more important than what they tell them to do. Kids take cues from grownups, so even phrasing something differently or using a different tone can have positive effects even if the topic that’s being talked about is far from pleasant.

    #28

    Thats More Than 3 Pagents A Month If They Start When She Was Born! Of Course The Poor Thing Doesn't Want To Out Her Sippy Cup Down Shes A Baby!

    Thats More Than 3 Pagents A Month If They Start When She Was Born! Of Course The Poor Thing Doesn't Want To Out Her Sippy Cup Down Shes A Baby!

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    child pageants should be illegal, its just plain cruel

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    #29

    Egg Fast Keto Mom Group

    Egg Fast Keto Mom Group

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    #30

    Who Says You Can't Be Cool And Rebellious Once You're A Mom

    Who Says You Can't Be Cool And Rebellious Once You're A Mom

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me potentially killing people and being proud of it.

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    “The best way to make sure that a child starting out in the world feels like their parents believe in them—rather than simply being fed up—is for the parent to make it explicit!” Skenazy explained that this is how parents can communicate to their kids that it’s time to be more independent.

    The expert also highlighted that telling the child that you’ll always love them, even though they’re becoming more independent is a healthy, mature way of communicating with them. However, that relies heavily on the parents themselves learning to loosen their grips on their kids and setting the bar for their expectations lower (which, maybe counterintuitively, leads to healthier, happier families).

    So, dear Readers, what did you think of this list? Were there any pics that made you go, “Wow, that’s enough internet for me today?” Where do you think the line between being a good and a bad parent lies? What’s the best way to avoid drama on parent groups on social media? Share your thoughts and feelings in the comment section below. And remember, stay excellent!

    #31

    Please Don’t Make Me Explain Why

    Please Don’t Make Me Explain Why

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    Dark_flame
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Please don't ask me to explain why." 🙃

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    #32

    Yeah, That’s Just Insane

    Yeah, That’s Just Insane

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People have a bad mood because of Covid-19, not 5G.

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    #33

    Common Core Is Definitely Part Of The Leftist Agenda

    Common Core Is Definitely Part Of The Leftist Agenda

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    InvincibleRodent
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Home schooling group" kinda defeats the purpose of it being homeschooling, doesn't it. Doing it in a group is not a "home schooling group", that's an illegally operated, small school with unqualified teachers.

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    #34

    If You Have To Ask...

    If You Have To Ask...

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    #35

    If Only It Fixed Everything (Found In My Breastfeeding Group)

    If Only It Fixed Everything (Found In My Breastfeeding Group)

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    #36

    I Guess You’re Out Of Luck Then

    I Guess You’re Out Of Luck Then

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    next thing you know it, breastmilk will cure cancer

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    #37

    Can’t Find Science To Back Up Your Claim? Must Be God

    Can’t Find Science To Back Up Your Claim? Must Be God

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    #38

    God Forbid, A Bald Baby!

    God Forbid, A Bald Baby!

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    BrokenFlame
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh this child is going to have self-esteem issues if the parents continue to do this all the way up to adult stage.

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    #39

    Prayer Isn’t Billable To Insurance, Karen

    Prayer Isn’t Billable To Insurance, Karen

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they're called shamans, but I don't think they believe in Jesus :/

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    #40

    Who Knew I Wasn’t A Real Mom?

    Who Knew I Wasn’t A Real Mom?

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    Natalia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If you breastfeed like a REAL mom".... WHAT THE...? ???

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    #41

    Some Girl Posted A Question Asking Pregnant Moms If They Thought They Have Or Have Had Covid-19...

    Some Girl Posted A Question Asking Pregnant Moms If They Thought They Have Or Have Had Covid-19...

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you. Now tell that to the 2+million people who have died and the millions more suffering with severe adverse side effects months later. It’s like saying, I didn’t die from not wearing seatbelts so clearly we don’t need them.

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    #42

    Acv And Lemon Juice, The Literal Cure-All!

    Acv And Lemon Juice, The Literal Cure-All!

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    Brandy Grote
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might break down calcium carbonate on your chrome fixtures, but you might do more harm than good with this. Depends on diabetes, kidneys, potassium levels...

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    #43

    “They”

    “They”

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    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear concerned citizen, This is a lie. The magnetic field created by our microchips power core causes them to stick to the inside of the needle. We now give all microchips via ice-cream. Kind regards, 'they'.

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    #44

    Karen Spreading Some Hard Truths

    Karen Spreading Some Hard Truths

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the world without vaccines for ONE pandemic causing disease. Imagine if we were also unprotected from measles, mumps, chicken pox, diptheria, polio, whooping cough, rubella, and many more...

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    #45

    The Unique Name Olympics Are In Full Swing

    The Unique Name Olympics Are In Full Swing

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    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finn isn't that bad. Fairly certain it was a not uncommon name back in the early 90s (or even earlier)

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    #46

    How Long Are We Using Months Now?

    How Long Are We Using Months Now?

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    #47

    Yikes

    Yikes

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    Bill
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humanity has had sex with their kids in the room for most of history

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    #48

    What In The Hell

    What In The Hell

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