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Mom’s Honest Confession That She Hates Playing With Her Daughter’s Barbie Dolls Goes Viral
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.
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
What do you think ?
Janned 4 years ago
It's almost as if our children are human beings that display basic human needs for connection and validation.
Hans 4 years ago
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 4 years ago
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 🙄
Iapetos 4 years ago
Hey, she's got a valid point and certainly didn't ask for the fame.
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elStiJneriNO 4 years ago (edited)
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 4 years ago
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.
Essex Eagle 4 years ago
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? 4 years ago
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.
Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago
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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Kevin Beard 4 years ago
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.
Norma Hardie 4 years ago
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"
Natalia A 4 years ago
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!
Janned 4 years ago
It's almost as if our children are human beings that display basic human needs for connection and validation.
Hans 4 years ago
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!)
Load More Replies... ivan bolitekurac 4 years ago
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 🙄
Iapetos 4 years ago
Hey, she's got a valid point and certainly didn't ask for the fame.
Load More Replies... elStiJneriNO 4 years ago (edited)
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
Load More Replies... MellonCollie 4 years ago
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.
Essex Eagle 4 years ago
No it isnt but why feel the need to post it in a open forum where its available to all.
Load More Replies... Anyone-for-tea? 4 years ago
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.
Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago
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.
Load More Replies... Kevin Beard 4 years ago
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.
Norma Hardie 4 years ago
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"
Natalia A 4 years ago
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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