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Mom’s Honest Confession That She Hates Playing With Her Daughter’s Barbie Dolls Goes Viral

Mom’s Honest Confession That She Hates Playing With Her Daughter’s Barbie Dolls Goes Viral

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Sometimes a mom has to do what a mom has to do. Even if she doesn’t feel like it.

Lynn Marie from Indiana recently made a TikTok where she revealed that she isn’t too psyched about playing with her daughter and her dolls.
“Last night, my daughter asked me to play with her and I hate doing that,” she said in the video. “I will go for a walk or take her somewhere, I don’t want to play with Barbies. But I felt bad because she is my only child.”

Eventually, however, Lynn agreed to her daughter’s request. And even though she said her efforts were “half-hearted”, they meant the world to the little girl.

However, the underlying message of Lynn’s TikTok, saying that it’s OK if you don’t enjoy every step of your parenting journey and normalizing your full range of emotions, has really struck a chord with moms and dads on the platform—it already has over a million views.

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And it’s really nice that Lynn made an effort. While play is often seen as something children do just for fun, it is actually a crucial part of a children’s development. Play contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their little ones.

It is through play that children engage and interact with the world around them. Play allows them to create and explore a world they can master, conquering their fears while practicing adult roles, sometimes in conjunction with other children or adult caregivers.

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As kids master their world, play helps them develop new competencies that lead to enhanced confidence and the resiliency they will need to face future challenges.

Plus, play allows children to learn how to work in groups, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and to learn self-advocacy skills.

When play is allowed to be child-driven, children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace, discover their own areas of interest, and ultimately engage fully in the passions they wish to pursue.

@backbreaker_lynnParenting is hard, even when it’s easy. The little things really are the big things. Who knew?! #momsoftiktok #parenting #10minutes♬ original sound – Lynn Marie

Many parents said they feel the same

And some people encouraged to keep playing with your child

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

It's almost as if our children are human beings that display basic human needs for connection and validation.

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

It is almost as if we not all the time do exactly what we like best because we know that what we do makes other people happy. (By the way: that is not pretending. If I play a game with a child that I do not think is super exciting I do not need to pretend that I like that game. What matters is not that I give my child the impression that I love the game but that I love him or her!)

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

Omg,she is a hero.She didn't feel like playing with Barbies but did it anyway.Omg,she needs a statue.I understand why people needed to hear this becuase she went through hell.Tiktoker of the year 🙄

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

Hey, she's got a valid point and certainly didn't ask for the fame.

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

omg omg mother of the year. i heard she also feeds her kid.

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

Don't post it on social if you don't want to be judged. Because basically we are not judging her parenting but the bragging

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

Oh my, what's with the nasty comments? It's not a bad thing to admit you couldn't always be bothered joining your child in a play you don't enjoy, but when you do give in and you realise it wasn't that bad, AND your child really appreciated it, it's good to admit that. I'm sure she's not the only parent realising that, and it's good to remind others as well. It might be just the thing you needed to be reminded of, today. Go make your child happy and join them for something THEY enjoy, even if it's not really your cup of tea.

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

No it isnt but why feel the need to post it in a open forum where its available to all.

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Anyone-for-tea?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure why there’s some strong dislike for people that are child-free in the above comments? I’m not sure if I can express this eloquently enough; but just because you have a child, doesn’t automatically make you right about everything. As does me having a chronic illness doesn’t make me right about all chronic illnesses and I can only speak about my experience. They may be correct about their individual experience, but I’m a bit fed up of this big divide and petty condemnation from some people.

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

Yeah. Sentences that begin with, "You'll never understand if you don't have kids..." I stop listening right there. You don't know my history with kids. I actually know quite a bit, despite not having given birth to them. Being dismissive and nasty only makes you look dismissive and nasty.

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Stille20
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... there is a lot of anger. The point it she FEELS like a bad mom because she doesn't get FEELINGS of enjoyment from playing with her child. I don't think there should be praise, more that other people relate to her feelings.

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

This is the problem with most adults. They have lost all their imagination, creativity and forgotten the joy of being a kid. This world would be a better place if adults remembered how to just play once in a while.

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

Sometimes we do things for others. Do I particularly enjoy playing Barbies, no. My daughter loves it. Am I super entertained throwing a stick over and over, no. The dog loves it.

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

My mother lost 2 children to murder. A friend of mine once asked if she had it to do over again what would she do different. She said "I would play more games with them"

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

I don't have kids but my friends and family do. I've spent 100s of hours playing with kids, sometimes it was OK and sometimes it was so boring, I hated it nur OF CORSE I did it anyway?! I thought thats normal, why should grown-ups like playing with kids Toys. We just do it anyway.

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

I don't mind playing pretend with dolls, barbies, etc what I struggle with is when I play with a kid that keeps changing the game every 5 minutes.

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

Adults don't realise that there is a beauty in playing with kids. Get down on the floor and play! No amount of meditation and mindfulness will help you to stay in the present moment in the way that playing with children does. It brings the child(ren) joy, and to yourself. Be a kid again!

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

I don't get it. I always thought the best thing about having a child is to have a playmate.. ;-)

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

All the parents belittling this mom sound like pick me girls. She had an epiphany about how much something meant to her kid. It caused her to change her actions. And you are all on here talking about what fantastic parents you are. And how much you understand the value of play.. it's so cringey. Do you do this with everything in life? Someone tells you about some personal growth they had and you go off about how amazing you have always been at it and all the research about why it's so important? Honestly, it's embarrassing. We get it. You are an amazing parent and always have been and this person is just not as good as YOU.

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

My mother was always busy with her three other children besides me, but she always made time somehow to have "quality time" for 15 minutes or so with me. We'd bring out a little toy box of just some cheap-ish toys--barbies, plastic kitchen set food, tinkertoys, etc.--and really, it was some of the best time I got to spend with her. I took it for granted sometimes. My mom actually put the effort into that. But you have an only-child and just dislike playing with barbies, as any adult would. You have few excuses for not spending time with her. I understand and support feeling tire, worn out, or just seriously not in the mood, but like, come on-

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

Did you not read the conclusion to her piece? Because I see you wrote something so you can read, but it seems like you didn't get her point since you parroted it back.

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

1- Kudos for being honest. 2- She never once said "ONLY CHILD" 3- Everyone arguing on here about whose right and whose wrong, who is kid free and who isn't, who knows more about what... shut up. 4- I'm out.

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

Not a mom but I have a niece and she wants to play with me. The problem is, I would like to ACTUALLY play with the dolls, change their clothes and rearrange furniture in the dollhouse, decorate, invent backstories and what would happen next...BUT my bossy-ass niece does NOT approve of any plot developments that were not HER idea and any doll I have in my hands she will grab and decide what it's wearing and what it's doing. I pick another doll and the same happens. I am basically just invited to see her one woman show with dolls. Bitch I paid for that barbie!

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

When my kids were younger... yes, I hated 'playing' with them. Coloring, camping, sports.. whatever, loved doing things with them. But I have to admit that when they wanted to imaginery play with dolls or lego characters or whatever - super awkward. But I did it anyway, sometimes. And let me tell you - they're teens now, and they do remember. If you have little children right now, play with them. Make up stories while holding a barbie or a lego dude - let yourself go, neverminding that you feel stupid and a bit bored while doing it. It is super important to them, and they will remember it.

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

So first you’re makeup is terrible go free. I play with my kids what they want and then they go to sleep not that difficult. They don’t like what you like either.

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

I understand that parenting is far from easy and involves doing things that no sane human would enjoy doing (i.e. changing diapers, calming down tantrums, etc.), however: why would you have children if you know you don't enjoy... playing with children? I feel like that's an integral part of being a parent! Odd.

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

My son was 12, and loved the game of Risk. I hate board games. And was sick w/ a sinus infection, fever, etc. But MOM Please play Risk with me! So there I am , on the floor of the living room, playing risk, and my nose decides to leak bloody fluid onto the game board. Like, I have a major infection in my head, and all he can think of is he's going to beat me in Risk. he's 36 now, and I keep thinking about the time we played Risk. I wonder if he remembers.

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

Playing make believe with a child is interesting. They have creatve minds and they want you there following everything they do and say. But when you so it comes out wrong, and if you come up with your own thing, it is always wrong. So it makes it less enjoyable to interact. But sitting on the floor with a smile and encouragement and no distractions means everything to them. I am the same way, make believe is not my thing. And after endless time sitting there doing nothing or being wrong, it becomes a task I don't want to do. Yet, entertaining myself via phone damages their relationships wirh the parent.

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

While sharing some of the feelings the original poster talks about can I put a counterpoint to this. How do you think her child would feel if in a few years or even months she finds out or someone older tells her out of spite,that her mum hated playing with her ? Is it really the place to broadcast this all around the world ? Its hard enough for kids at the moment without them then reading that all those HAPPY memories were in effect lies. I know how I would feel if i came across a post from my dad that said that all the times i helped him mending cars was a pain in the a**e. These are memories that i cherished.

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

My dear, you are probably better off sharing this insight with real friends. This may be the most toxic thread of comments I have seen on BP. You are doing your best, and enjoying your child. That's all you need.

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JonaLou2U
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeez! So many Mom shaming comments. Makes me very sad. This young Mom is sharing her truth- looking for other Moms who can relate. Being a Mom is the hardest, and sometimes loneliest job in the world. As women, we should offer her support and encouragement. Not snarky comments. Be nice people! You may learn something

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

I'm sorry -- I refuse to read articles that feature a giant face 15 times and the tweet or comment or thing they said in their video at that time. This woman is a circus clown. There are many articles like this were we are looking up nostrils watching someone make a different face. Most of these are narcissistic drivel. Sorry, but 10 faces on a 23" monitor and then the video to prove the faces and story are "true" is just ..weird. ........

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Yustagirl3
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, but I feel a big dislike about this. How much off an effort is it really to play with your kids??

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

I also think that playing toy cars or Barbies with children is terribly boring. It's a different thing to play sports together, or swim, or do other things that kids enjoy. When I was a kid, parents never played with children with toys like that. And I understand them.

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

Back in the days of larger families, almost no parents played with their kids. That was what siblings and the neighbour's kids were for. The idea that parents must be playmates is a new one.

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

"I hate playing with my children" and I see people agreeing. My parents did not play with me AND IT LEFT EMOTIONAL SCARS, PEOPLE. THINK ABOUT THAT. Edit: I'm an only child. I was hella lonely. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WOMAN IS BEING PRAISED. My blood is boiling.

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

I can't believe you let your blood boil over a story where a person realized the importance of something and has changed their behaviour. You need therapy. I'm not saying that as a rude throw away. I mean it. If you cannot see that this is a moment of personal growth and change, because you are blinded by your lonely childhood and all your sadness, you need actual therapy to unpack your trauma.

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

I still remember the names of the original 150 Pokémon. My child turns 24 in June. I'm on team "play Barbies with your kid". Once I was playing Barbies with this little girl who had a lot of Barbies. I decided we would have a Barbie Bible study! The little girl laughed so hard! I said, "It's ok honey, Barbie loves Jesus".

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

Fun fact-you don't have to play with your kids whenever they want. They will be better for having to entertain themselves and learn that adults aren't at their beck and call.

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

Um I'm sorry - what? How do all these parents "hate" playing with their kids? Even if it's not the first thing my body and mind feel like doing when I get home from a long day at work, I still love it! It's so important for your kids, and how can you not enjoy helping your kids to have fun and use their imaginations?

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

She doesn't hate playing with her daughter. She can't get into playing Barbies with her daughter. We don't have to love love love doing something just because it's our child asking us to do it. And she did it. And will do it again.

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

Seeing stuff like this makes me every More happy to be childfree

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

I've changed. This was selfish of me to comment, and I take it back. I don't know how to delete it on mobile though.

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Sinkvenice
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2 years ago

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This does not make her look like a nice parent at all. It's a shame all the time she saved not playing with her poor child wasn't spent on making her eyebrows look like eyebrows.

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

This comment does not make you look like a nice human at all. It's a shame all the time you saved not developing a kind personality wasn't spent on becoming smarter. Sink Venice? How pithy.

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ProfessionalTimeWaster
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2 years ago

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Doesn't this woman talk to other parents? Don't parents universally get tired of drinking air coffees and seeing their kid run/skip or their crayon 'artworks'...and ofcourse the incredibly annoying hide and seek.....where they tell you where they are going to hide and you're supposed to look everywhere before looking at their 'hiding' spot and be 'thrilled' at finding them.

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Jennifer Colling
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2 years ago

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This woman should not be a mother. Her poor child...

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

Oh my. Look at you little judge. Know that there are many people in the world who look at how you live this harshly. Perhaps get off of Bored Panama and learn some grace.

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

It's almost as if our children are human beings that display basic human needs for connection and validation.

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

It is almost as if we not all the time do exactly what we like best because we know that what we do makes other people happy. (By the way: that is not pretending. If I play a game with a child that I do not think is super exciting I do not need to pretend that I like that game. What matters is not that I give my child the impression that I love the game but that I love him or her!)

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

Omg,she is a hero.She didn't feel like playing with Barbies but did it anyway.Omg,she needs a statue.I understand why people needed to hear this becuase she went through hell.Tiktoker of the year 🙄

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

Hey, she's got a valid point and certainly didn't ask for the fame.

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

omg omg mother of the year. i heard she also feeds her kid.

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

Don't post it on social if you don't want to be judged. Because basically we are not judging her parenting but the bragging

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

Oh my, what's with the nasty comments? It's not a bad thing to admit you couldn't always be bothered joining your child in a play you don't enjoy, but when you do give in and you realise it wasn't that bad, AND your child really appreciated it, it's good to admit that. I'm sure she's not the only parent realising that, and it's good to remind others as well. It might be just the thing you needed to be reminded of, today. Go make your child happy and join them for something THEY enjoy, even if it's not really your cup of tea.

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

No it isnt but why feel the need to post it in a open forum where its available to all.

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Anyone-for-tea?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure why there’s some strong dislike for people that are child-free in the above comments? I’m not sure if I can express this eloquently enough; but just because you have a child, doesn’t automatically make you right about everything. As does me having a chronic illness doesn’t make me right about all chronic illnesses and I can only speak about my experience. They may be correct about their individual experience, but I’m a bit fed up of this big divide and petty condemnation from some people.

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

Yeah. Sentences that begin with, "You'll never understand if you don't have kids..." I stop listening right there. You don't know my history with kids. I actually know quite a bit, despite not having given birth to them. Being dismissive and nasty only makes you look dismissive and nasty.

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Stille20
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... there is a lot of anger. The point it she FEELS like a bad mom because she doesn't get FEELINGS of enjoyment from playing with her child. I don't think there should be praise, more that other people relate to her feelings.

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

This is the problem with most adults. They have lost all their imagination, creativity and forgotten the joy of being a kid. This world would be a better place if adults remembered how to just play once in a while.

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

Sometimes we do things for others. Do I particularly enjoy playing Barbies, no. My daughter loves it. Am I super entertained throwing a stick over and over, no. The dog loves it.

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

My mother lost 2 children to murder. A friend of mine once asked if she had it to do over again what would she do different. She said "I would play more games with them"

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

I don't have kids but my friends and family do. I've spent 100s of hours playing with kids, sometimes it was OK and sometimes it was so boring, I hated it nur OF CORSE I did it anyway?! I thought thats normal, why should grown-ups like playing with kids Toys. We just do it anyway.

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

I don't mind playing pretend with dolls, barbies, etc what I struggle with is when I play with a kid that keeps changing the game every 5 minutes.

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

Adults don't realise that there is a beauty in playing with kids. Get down on the floor and play! No amount of meditation and mindfulness will help you to stay in the present moment in the way that playing with children does. It brings the child(ren) joy, and to yourself. Be a kid again!

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

I don't get it. I always thought the best thing about having a child is to have a playmate.. ;-)

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

All the parents belittling this mom sound like pick me girls. She had an epiphany about how much something meant to her kid. It caused her to change her actions. And you are all on here talking about what fantastic parents you are. And how much you understand the value of play.. it's so cringey. Do you do this with everything in life? Someone tells you about some personal growth they had and you go off about how amazing you have always been at it and all the research about why it's so important? Honestly, it's embarrassing. We get it. You are an amazing parent and always have been and this person is just not as good as YOU.

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

My mother was always busy with her three other children besides me, but she always made time somehow to have "quality time" for 15 minutes or so with me. We'd bring out a little toy box of just some cheap-ish toys--barbies, plastic kitchen set food, tinkertoys, etc.--and really, it was some of the best time I got to spend with her. I took it for granted sometimes. My mom actually put the effort into that. But you have an only-child and just dislike playing with barbies, as any adult would. You have few excuses for not spending time with her. I understand and support feeling tire, worn out, or just seriously not in the mood, but like, come on-

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

Did you not read the conclusion to her piece? Because I see you wrote something so you can read, but it seems like you didn't get her point since you parroted it back.

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

1- Kudos for being honest. 2- She never once said "ONLY CHILD" 3- Everyone arguing on here about whose right and whose wrong, who is kid free and who isn't, who knows more about what... shut up. 4- I'm out.

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

Not a mom but I have a niece and she wants to play with me. The problem is, I would like to ACTUALLY play with the dolls, change their clothes and rearrange furniture in the dollhouse, decorate, invent backstories and what would happen next...BUT my bossy-ass niece does NOT approve of any plot developments that were not HER idea and any doll I have in my hands she will grab and decide what it's wearing and what it's doing. I pick another doll and the same happens. I am basically just invited to see her one woman show with dolls. Bitch I paid for that barbie!

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

When my kids were younger... yes, I hated 'playing' with them. Coloring, camping, sports.. whatever, loved doing things with them. But I have to admit that when they wanted to imaginery play with dolls or lego characters or whatever - super awkward. But I did it anyway, sometimes. And let me tell you - they're teens now, and they do remember. If you have little children right now, play with them. Make up stories while holding a barbie or a lego dude - let yourself go, neverminding that you feel stupid and a bit bored while doing it. It is super important to them, and they will remember it.

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

So first you’re makeup is terrible go free. I play with my kids what they want and then they go to sleep not that difficult. They don’t like what you like either.

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

I understand that parenting is far from easy and involves doing things that no sane human would enjoy doing (i.e. changing diapers, calming down tantrums, etc.), however: why would you have children if you know you don't enjoy... playing with children? I feel like that's an integral part of being a parent! Odd.

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

My son was 12, and loved the game of Risk. I hate board games. And was sick w/ a sinus infection, fever, etc. But MOM Please play Risk with me! So there I am , on the floor of the living room, playing risk, and my nose decides to leak bloody fluid onto the game board. Like, I have a major infection in my head, and all he can think of is he's going to beat me in Risk. he's 36 now, and I keep thinking about the time we played Risk. I wonder if he remembers.

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

Playing make believe with a child is interesting. They have creatve minds and they want you there following everything they do and say. But when you so it comes out wrong, and if you come up with your own thing, it is always wrong. So it makes it less enjoyable to interact. But sitting on the floor with a smile and encouragement and no distractions means everything to them. I am the same way, make believe is not my thing. And after endless time sitting there doing nothing or being wrong, it becomes a task I don't want to do. Yet, entertaining myself via phone damages their relationships wirh the parent.

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

While sharing some of the feelings the original poster talks about can I put a counterpoint to this. How do you think her child would feel if in a few years or even months she finds out or someone older tells her out of spite,that her mum hated playing with her ? Is it really the place to broadcast this all around the world ? Its hard enough for kids at the moment without them then reading that all those HAPPY memories were in effect lies. I know how I would feel if i came across a post from my dad that said that all the times i helped him mending cars was a pain in the a**e. These are memories that i cherished.

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

My dear, you are probably better off sharing this insight with real friends. This may be the most toxic thread of comments I have seen on BP. You are doing your best, and enjoying your child. That's all you need.

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JonaLou2U
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeez! So many Mom shaming comments. Makes me very sad. This young Mom is sharing her truth- looking for other Moms who can relate. Being a Mom is the hardest, and sometimes loneliest job in the world. As women, we should offer her support and encouragement. Not snarky comments. Be nice people! You may learn something

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

I'm sorry -- I refuse to read articles that feature a giant face 15 times and the tweet or comment or thing they said in their video at that time. This woman is a circus clown. There are many articles like this were we are looking up nostrils watching someone make a different face. Most of these are narcissistic drivel. Sorry, but 10 faces on a 23" monitor and then the video to prove the faces and story are "true" is just ..weird. ........

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Yustagirl3
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, but I feel a big dislike about this. How much off an effort is it really to play with your kids??

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

I also think that playing toy cars or Barbies with children is terribly boring. It's a different thing to play sports together, or swim, or do other things that kids enjoy. When I was a kid, parents never played with children with toys like that. And I understand them.

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

Back in the days of larger families, almost no parents played with their kids. That was what siblings and the neighbour's kids were for. The idea that parents must be playmates is a new one.

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

"I hate playing with my children" and I see people agreeing. My parents did not play with me AND IT LEFT EMOTIONAL SCARS, PEOPLE. THINK ABOUT THAT. Edit: I'm an only child. I was hella lonely. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WOMAN IS BEING PRAISED. My blood is boiling.

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

I can't believe you let your blood boil over a story where a person realized the importance of something and has changed their behaviour. You need therapy. I'm not saying that as a rude throw away. I mean it. If you cannot see that this is a moment of personal growth and change, because you are blinded by your lonely childhood and all your sadness, you need actual therapy to unpack your trauma.

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

I still remember the names of the original 150 Pokémon. My child turns 24 in June. I'm on team "play Barbies with your kid". Once I was playing Barbies with this little girl who had a lot of Barbies. I decided we would have a Barbie Bible study! The little girl laughed so hard! I said, "It's ok honey, Barbie loves Jesus".

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

Fun fact-you don't have to play with your kids whenever they want. They will be better for having to entertain themselves and learn that adults aren't at their beck and call.

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

Um I'm sorry - what? How do all these parents "hate" playing with their kids? Even if it's not the first thing my body and mind feel like doing when I get home from a long day at work, I still love it! It's so important for your kids, and how can you not enjoy helping your kids to have fun and use their imaginations?

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

She doesn't hate playing with her daughter. She can't get into playing Barbies with her daughter. We don't have to love love love doing something just because it's our child asking us to do it. And she did it. And will do it again.

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

Seeing stuff like this makes me every More happy to be childfree

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

I've changed. This was selfish of me to comment, and I take it back. I don't know how to delete it on mobile though.

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Sinkvenice
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2 years ago

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This does not make her look like a nice parent at all. It's a shame all the time she saved not playing with her poor child wasn't spent on making her eyebrows look like eyebrows.

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

This comment does not make you look like a nice human at all. It's a shame all the time you saved not developing a kind personality wasn't spent on becoming smarter. Sink Venice? How pithy.

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ProfessionalTimeWaster
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2 years ago

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Doesn't this woman talk to other parents? Don't parents universally get tired of drinking air coffees and seeing their kid run/skip or their crayon 'artworks'...and ofcourse the incredibly annoying hide and seek.....where they tell you where they are going to hide and you're supposed to look everywhere before looking at their 'hiding' spot and be 'thrilled' at finding them.

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Jennifer Colling
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2 years ago

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This woman should not be a mother. Her poor child...

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

Oh my. Look at you little judge. Know that there are many people in the world who look at how you live this harshly. Perhaps get off of Bored Panama and learn some grace.

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