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77 Wild Posts That Show Why Online Parenting Groups Have Such A Bad Reputation (New Pics)
Not every thought needs to be a loud one. But unfortunately, the internet has given people endless opportunities to criticize each other’s lives and spread misinformation.
And as the subreddit ‘[Stuff] Mom Groups Say’ highlights, some parents seem to be in a league of their own. They appear to have convinced themselves that raising a child automatically makes their opinions more valuable than everyone else’s, and good luck trying to change their mind. Even if you’re an actual expert.
Then again, no wonder Lithuanians have the saying, “Let the fool have his way.”
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#1
Popped Up On Feed From A Mom Group
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#2
A Whole New Level Of Delusional
To an outsider, the inner workings of the average parenting group might seem strange. That’s often because they can become their own separate universes.
After ‘High School Musical’ actress Ashley French wrote an essay earlier this year about being excluded from her “toxic” mom group of famous friends, she received a massive outpouring of support from moms around the country who said they had similar experiences.
“When people use that term toxic friend-group, what they’re talking about is a classic clique,” says Noëlle Santorelli, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, who specializes in relational aggression including mean-girl dynamics among teens and adults. “Cliques have hierarchies and social rules.”
#3
*please Be Fake*
#4
Public Group That Came On My Feed
#5
This Lady Would Rather Have Her Daughter Die Than To Receive Vaccinated Blood
Posts like this surface in online parenting communities because there’s a hierarchy and a type of groupthink happening that you don’t necessarily encounter elsewhere.
Santorelli points to something called matrescence as the reason. It’s a psychological transformation that occurs in women when they become mothers, and it shares characteristics with adolescence—a period when we undergo significant social and emotional growth but remain highly vulnerable.
#6
Who Needs Medication When You Have Nicotine Patches?
#7
Asks For Opinions On Gender Neutral Name Idea... But "We Don't Care It's Linked To White Nationalists" 😂😵💫
#8
Baby Thieving Spirits
#9
On A Conversation About An Unvaccinated Child Who Died Of Influenza
TotallyNOTAFox 2 days ago
This ain't Resident Evil ma'am - A green, blue and red herb mix will not cure sicknesses
Within these groups, “It feels so hot and heavy, like that ‘Ohmigod, you’re my best friend,’ when you move into your college dorm and meet new friends,” Santorelli adds.
‘High School Musical’s’ French described a similar feeling in the essay. “By the time we started getting together for playdates and got the group chat going, I was certain that I’d found my village,” she wrote.
But at the same time, the woman felt left out.
“All of a sudden, I was in high school again, feeling totally lost as to what I was doing ‘wrong.’”
#10
Dad Left Baby On A Changing Table In A Public Restroom
#11
Her Husband Doesn’t Believe In The Ducking Hospital
#12
This Is Actually Infuriating. That Poor Child
Michael Largey 2 days ago
Arrange an adaption. The people at the agency will be quick to conclude that you are unfit to be this child's parents.
When it comes to parents’ relationship with their children, licensed marriage and family therapist Darlene Lancer says we can ask ourselves these questions to help determine if moms and dads are being toxic:
- Do they tend to overreact or create a scene?
- Do they use emotional blackmail?
- Do they make frequent or unreasonable demands?
- Do they try to control their children? (“My way or the highway"?)
- Do they criticize or compare their children?
- Do they listen to their children with interest?
- Do they manipulate, use guilt, or play the victim?
- Do they blame or attack their children?
- Do they take responsibility and apologize?
- Do they respect their children’s physical and emotional boundaries?
- Do they disregard their children’s feelings and needs?
- Do they envy or compete with their children?
#14
Poor Little Guy
Upstaged75 2 days ago
Poor child. They sold his diapers and won't put clothes on him?? This relative should call CPS.
#15
Dr Said The Baby Has An Ear Infection But No Symptoms
#16
Stuff Like This Posted On The Daily
Colleen Glim 1 day ago
The unvaccinated ones do cause it. Because they’re unvaccinated. And there aren’t any vitamins or herbs or essential oils that “cure” it. It’s a virus. It will do what it’s gonna do. That’s why vaccines are important
#17
Sick Baby? That Fine! Fever? That’s Fine! Vaccines? Hell No
On the flip side, “The definition of a healthy parent is one who is emotionally mature enough to own his own psychological material, so that it doesn’t get projected onto the child,” says Andrea Mathews, a therapist from Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
“Emotional maturity means that the parent can own his own emotions and use emotions as his own internal messaging system—which facilitates self-awareness.”
Self-awareness, the therapist explains, means having a strong understanding of yourself and your emotions. It also involves having a healthy emotional relationship with yourself—one that includes self-empathy, self-love, and behaviors that care for and honor who you are.
As a result, a parent is better able to manage their own emotions and experiences instead of projecting them onto others. This helps them build relationships that are free of unhealthy boundaries and toxic behavior.
#18
Not The Dyes!
#19
The Fact People Think Like This Is Mind Blowing
#20
I Wish My Husband Would Sa Me 😔 No
#22
Mom Comes From A Family Of Neurosurgeons. Worried Why 8 Month Old Isn’t Talking
Michael Largey 2 days ago
Your blabbermouth daughter won't let the poor kid get a word in edgewise.
#23
Not Worried About Clotting Because It’s Perfect After Day 8
Upstaged75 2 days ago
Refusing the Vitamin K shot is SO incredibly stupid! Babies can bleed in their brain from Vitamin K Deficiency.
#24
"I'm Having Trouble Finding Some"
Upstaged75 2 days ago
Babies need it because they run the chance of bleeding in their brain. There's NO reason not to do it. It's literally life saving!
#25
Rifht?
David Morgan 2 days ago
As the doctors say, "What do you call people who practice the withdrawal method? Parents".
#26
I Don't Need To Listen To My Ob, I'm A Mom!*
#27
It's A Show For Preschoolers
Upstaged75 2 days ago
Not only are you an a-hole but you're an awful parent! His only concern is that space is a vacuum??? What about the fact that animals in cartoons talk? Or kids that have super powers?
#28
Sounds Like A Great Idea!
David Morgan 2 days ago
Yes, you screwed up. You CAN homeschool (I don't recommend it for socialisation reasons alone) but it's bloody hard work and needs a LOT of prep. Schools don't just make things up as they go along, there's a huge amount of administration to even work out WHAT to teach, let alone how.
#29
If Only She’d Put The Honey On Beforeee The Concussion, Dang
#30
Always A Hot Topic…
David Morgan 2 days ago
This one I actually sympathise with. I think there is no possible way this could harm such a young child (unless both partners are REALLY satisfied and wake them up), but the parents seem to have the kid's welfare above their own preferences. Just try to be quiet?
#31
Interstitial Pregnancy But Pro-Life
LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 days ago
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states "A tubal ectopic pregnancy will never be viable." and "An ectopic pregnancy in any location is life threatening." So yeah, no, the placenta will never be "created in the correct area" for an interstitial (ectopic) pregnancy, plus OP is risking her own life by refusing surgical intervention.
#32
Just Small Town Shenanigans
TotallyNOTAFox 2 days ago
Or - revolutionary idea - just get the vaccine. Same mechanism, less risk
#33
Basing Your Friends Off Of What They Eat Is Probably The Reason They Feel So Isolated 🤷🏼♀️
#34
Because Endangering Your Own Kids Is Not Enough
Michael Largey 2 days ago
I'm torn. They're not fit to adopt, but I certainly don't want them to reproduce.
#35
Op Most Likely Has Hellp, Still Denying The Emergency C-Section Bcs "What's A Few More Hours?" With Rising Liver Enzymes
Robin Roper 1 day ago
Clearly these idiots haven't walked around "old" graveyards/cemeteries. There are many, many baby graves and young women's of child bearing age graves.
#36
Why?
Megalodon Meg 1 day ago
Husband is a bully and OP is a spineless AH if she keeps letting him bully her kid.
#37
I Have No Words
Kerry Borthwick 2 days ago
Surely garlic would burn the sensitive skin of the a**s and I'm pretty sure roids are enlarged blood vessels or something
#38
Biblical Birth Control
#39
“Can A Stranger Put My Toddler To Bed? Her Dad Can’t.” (With Comments)
#40
The Same Old Heartbreaking Delusional Story
#41
Such A Nice Stepdad
random_frog_827 she/they 2 days ago
You already said it all he gave you an answer. “Nobody will want her anyways” is the worst thing he could have said in this situation
#42
Theres A Lot Going On Here
#43
Yes, Please Send Your Child To Daycare Without A Flu Shot
#44
There Are No Circumstances Where A Woman Cannot Birth At Home☺️
#45
Ah Yes, Chiropractors - The Secret To Happiness
Lauren Caswell 1 day ago
Op sounds like they might need checked in re postnatal depression. Anon707 is a snake oil vendor, or one of their clients. Reading this list is worse than watching idiocracy.
#46
Quick Question, What The F*ck
#47
From An Antivax Mom Group That Can't Decide If They Should Fear Germs Or Not (Or If They Exist 🤷♀️)
random_frog_827 she/they 2 days ago
Without the context that this person is in an anti-vax group this is a pretty reasonable post
#48
Safe Sleep Is A Chocking Hazard
Ashtophet 1 day ago
We had to stop on the way bringing my daughter home from the hospital for sleep positioners because she would not stay on her back. I told the nurses I saw her roll, and they scoffed, then they brought her back from the nursery and said “wow, you were right, she’s rolling over”…
#49
In A Crunchy Mom Facebook Group
#50
What A Strange Flex To Share On The Internet. Better Off Buying 3 Stocks Of Nvidia
David Morgan 2 days ago
At least you have a flash of insight. Yes, I'm glad you love your daughter, but she's not even 3. She is happy that you got her something and that it came from you, not that it was valuable. Buy her a gold bracelet at 13/23 as a special gift, and she'll actually appreciate it.
#51
When You’re Too Out There For Even Your “Crunchy” Pediatrician
#52
I Wish She Was Joking
Upstaged75 1 day ago
Sleep training does not involve making your child sleep in their own vomit!
#53
What Could Possibly Go Wrong When You Deny Your Child A Birth Certificate???
Michael Largey 2 days ago
Easy. Call Child Protective Services and give them your name and address. Then just tell them what you've told us. I assure you that they'll know what to do about the situation and will be visiting you right away.
#54
I’m Not Very Educated So Instead Of Trusting My Doctors I Will Consult Facebook
Colleen Glim 1 day ago
Continue to follow your doctors advice. And maybe stay off the mom groups for a while
#55
It’s The Smiley Face For Me
Upstaged75 1 day ago
Most kids don't even get chicken pox anymore - thanks to the vaccine! A friend of mine's baby caught it right before she was old enough to get the vaccine. All the docs in the pediatric practice wanted to look at her because most of them had never even seen chicken pox in person before. Looks like some people are trying to bring it back. 🙄
#56
The Cure For Baby Acne! Who Knew!
#58
Hey Guys Is It Okay If I Physically Ab*se My Child?
Michael Largey 2 days ago
This person doesn't know how to be a parent because his parents didn't either.
#59
School Is Not Designed For Boys
Lesley 3008 5 hours ago
Learn the difference netween there, their and they’re before you start homeschooling. You’re welcome.
#60
40 Months Or 40 Years?
random_frog_827 she/they 2 days ago
Gross. Not sure why he’s still talking to his mom at this point
#62
"It Says Schools Are Closed Tomorrow. So Does That Mean They're Closed?"
#64
Someone Spoke To Me In A Store! Call The Cops!!!
#65
If I State That I Know Something That Makes It A Fact, Right?
#67
Beware Of Tap Water From The Bathroom!
Loosey Goosey 1 day ago (edited)
In the UK this would be dependent on the age of your house. If you live in a modern house where all the cold water taps are mains fed, then you'll be fine. If you live in an older house and your bathroom water comes from a storage tank in the loft, then it's best to avoid drinking from bathroom taps.
#68
My Husbands Missing And It’s Makes My Christmas Gift Less Fun…
#69
It's Not Your Special Day!
#70
“I’m A Killer” -Her Newborn, Probably
#71
I Truly Thought This Was Going To Be About Acid Rain... Not Whatever This Is
#72
Safe Sleep Where?
#73
Why Risk Vaccination When Rabies Is Only 100% Lethal?
Elladine DesIsles 2 days ago
Sure, ER nurse. How exactly does one "monitor" for a fatal illness that can only be prevented before the first symptoms appear? Maybe they are sitting at home and monitoring the market price of infant caskets?
#74
Please Discourage Your Kids From Sharing And Being Generous With Others
Michael Largey 2 days ago
How about you getting your kids to do what you tell them? You know, parenting.
#75
Pardon???
#77
I Have A Good One To Share
random_frog_827 she/they 2 days ago
Not even basic all-natural unscented soap in their bath? Really?
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T'Mar of Vulcan 1 day ago
The level of literacy in some of these posts has me weeping for the future. How do people raise kids if they can't even construct a coherent sentence?
Ace 1 day ago
Possibly not a coincidence that it's the less well-educated and/or the less intelligent who are prone to believing this sort of nonsense.
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The level of literacy in some of these posts has me weeping for the future. How do people raise kids if they can't even construct a coherent sentence?
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