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Mom groups can be wonderful. Their members share in-the-field experiences and valuable insights, and don't mind having entire conversations with newbies on how to get a fussy baby back to sleep or how to potty train a toddler.
But the good stuff is often surrounded by the bad. Every now and then, there's a post judging vaccines or a comment suggesting Ethanol as a boy's name. In fact, such content is so frequent, it even gave rise to a subreddit making fun of it.
It's called '[Stuff] Mom Groups Say' and vigilant Bored Panda readers may remember it from our earlier article but here's part 2 for those who can't get enough of it. That includes us!
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#1
Unintelligent, Uneducated...
Talya Stone, a former editor-in-chief turned parenting blogger and the woman behind Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What told Bored Panda that online mom groups are definitely hit or miss. "A lot of them can be a hotbed for toxicity and riling each other up," she said.
"I think with all social media platforms and forums it's about taking everything with a pinch of salt and not getting sucked in too deep. Some, however, can be great for advice when you have a specific query."
Stone suggests treating mom groups like buying a house: "Go and visit the neighbourhood (group) and get a sense of if you like it. Evaluate if you honestly like the energy and vibe, see what kind of conversations are happening there and if you like it — great! If not, move on to the next neighbourhood and find one you feel more comfortable with."
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#2
Imagine Condoning R@pe And Actually Thinking It Funny...
#3
So How's Your Morning Going? .... I Thought Mine Was Bad Until I Read Hers, Damn
At the end of the day, Stone believes that nothing can replace a face-to-face connection and that goes for moms too. "The pandemic has made this really difficult but now is the time to start rebuilding," she said.
"Strike up a conversation at the school gate, park, or coffee shop. We have become so scared of real-life interactions but we need to move on and start forming those connections again — online things can quickly become very distorted."
#4
Yuppie Baby Needs His ‘Bux
#5
Couldn't Have Seen This Coming?
Vicki Broadbent, a writer, director, broadcaster, and founder of the parenting blog Honest Mum, told Bored Panda that "mom groups, be it Whatsapp groups with the nursery/schools moms or via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can provide critical support for parents."
"I remember the support, friendship, and camaraderie I garnered from Twitter when I had my first child, Oliver, and how that allowed me to connect with like-minded parents easily and usually during unsociable hours when I was nursing in the night too. It was amazing."
#6
Apparently There Is A Home Remedy For Everything, Otherwise You Are Banned
#7
Complete Trash Trying To Take Advantage Of Refugees
She also reminded that sometimes we simply aren't able to get together in person. "The pandemic has highlighted how important online support can be for parents where face-to-face access has been limited. You can find all sorts of parenting groups on Facebook for all kinds of needs (from breastfeeding groups to fitness, those with specific medical conditions, and more) so I'd recommend searching there, and joining some, feeling your way through different ones in a bid to find your tribe!" Broadbent said, adding that you can also check out some apps whose job is to connect you to nearby parents in your area for online and real-life meet-ups that can be of huge help as well.
"There's no need to feel alone," the mom said.
#8
Mommy Group-Where It’s Occasionally Still 1950
#9
Gatekeeping
#10
Sunscreen Causes Cancer Y’all
#11
A Little Tylenol Should Do The Trick
#12
What Kind Of Logic Is This
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 3 years ago
I homeschooled myself. I awarded myself a PhD in 20 minutes.
#13
Imagine Being Upset That Your Niece/Nephew Might Share A Birthday With Your Kid
#14
Your Obsession Doesn’t Also Have To Be Your Child’s, Deborah
#15
On The Governor Saying Masks Aren’t Required For Students. No Masks = Higher Grades!
#16
Now What
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
Why not? I put cereal in my kids' bottles kept them fuller for longer. They slept through the night. Let me be clear, by saying baby cereal not like fruit loops.
#17
Mom Is Concerned Her Daughter Might Not Be Getting Brainwashed
#18
All You Fake Moms With Your Pretend Kids Just Need To Stop Now
AzKhaleesi 3 years ago
Coming from someone who had all her babies C-Sections kindly go f**k yourself! Had I went through this ages ago we would've died. I can't stand people that say that.
#19
Wow
#20
I Find It Hard To Believe People Are Like This. Gross
#21
At Least She Rinsed It Out Before Returning It!
#22
Found In Mom Group As An Entry For A “Bow Contest”
#23
Friend Of Mine Sent Me This...
Libby Tailor 3 years ago
I hope the baby will inherit its look from its father and not intelligence from you.
#24
On A Post About Not Washing Bagged Coleslaw
#25
Mmmmmm... Placenta
#26
Listen, I Don’t Want To Spoil My Child With Basic Care, So I’m Just Going To Neglect Them And Then Complain About It… No Hate Please!
#27
Cool Stoner Mom Smokes 3 Blunts A Day While Pregnant... Too Much?
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 3 years ago
They should be high key shamey. Smoke anything or do recreational drugs during pregnancy, you deserve all the pain that can bring. The baby doesn't though, so sort your life out. So sick of stoners.
#28
It Can Happen
#29
This Is My All-Time Favourite
#30
Nothing Says Educated Like A Diaper Flipping You Off
#31
Wearing A Mask Gave My Daughter A 1 Inch Crack In Her Septum
Manndy Fisher 3 years ago
One INCH Crack caused by Facemask? was she wearing iron helmet and did facepalm?
#32
Please Don’t Do This
#33
Cribs Are Jail Cells For Babies
#35
ADHD And Depression Combo
#36
Some Great Baby Name Ideas!
#37
You Have A Baby... In A Bar...
#38
I Will Never Understand Parents Who Are Afraid To Tell Their Kids No
#39
This Is Something
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What do you think ?
Valisbourne Spiritforge 3 years ago
Brain & soul both ache after reading this nonsense. A better argument for reversible sterilization until after passing a mental competency test I've rarely found. Just... wow.
KombatBunni 3 years ago
I couldn’t make it all the way through. To think that people like this exist is enough for me to wish that natural selection would hurry the f*ck up..
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Vicky Z 3 years ago
You have this cute baby animal post that melts your heart and then you get this post that melts your brain! Thanks BP for the mixed feelings!
littlesaresare 3 years ago
I read the baby animal post before this one. I really should have read it after. I need something to wash my brain out.
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Jerry Mathers 3 years ago
I can't fathom how some of this is even legal. Where does the line for child abuse begin? Intent can't be it. I know it's a slippery slope, but these moms are starting their kids off at a severe disadvantage.
Dhukath 3 years ago
Many of the threads on this list fall into the: "I'll bullshit /lie or make something up / Go against the norm" in order to post it to social media, to gain responses, both positive and negative in order to feel relevant, validated or special! Or some people are unbelievably stupid!
Random Anon 3 years ago
Dayum I'm facepalming so hard through this I think my neighbors called the cops. How, in the name of everything holy, are these people still alive, nevermind procreating?
Louloubelle 3 years ago
Am I the only one that had to stop reading these at a point? I honestly have never encountered anyone this stupid in my life. Although, that's probably a good thing, but certainly cut down on some entertainment.
memyselfandI 3 years ago (edited)
Just want to put this out there, (good) chiropractors are actually real doctors. They’re just not hospital doctors. If they have the education, then they are actually doctors. Chiropractors are kind of like physical therapists, only instead of recovering form an injury they help with everyday muscle and joint pain. Like if you have a sore back from sitting wrong, going to a good chiropractor is actually very helpful. What they can’t help with is things like broken bones, infections, any major injuries. Turned your hip wrong from a fall and now it’s sore, yes. Broke your hip from a fall, no. Good chiropractors are NOT pseudoscience. I don’t know about the ones mentioned in this thread, but chiropractics is a real, valid medical field. Well, maybe subfield, but still.
Arenite 3 years ago
Kid gets contraception at puberty. Stays on it until they a)find a committed partner who b) wants a baby with them. Only after they c) both take and pass a course on pregnancy and parenting do they d)get a license that allows removal of contraception and they can have a kid. In a better world than this one.
Valisbourne Spiritforge 3 years ago
Brain & soul both ache after reading this nonsense. A better argument for reversible sterilization until after passing a mental competency test I've rarely found. Just... wow.
KombatBunni 3 years ago
I couldn’t make it all the way through. To think that people like this exist is enough for me to wish that natural selection would hurry the f*ck up..
Load More Replies... Vicky Z 3 years ago
You have this cute baby animal post that melts your heart and then you get this post that melts your brain! Thanks BP for the mixed feelings!
littlesaresare 3 years ago
I read the baby animal post before this one. I really should have read it after. I need something to wash my brain out.
Load More Replies... Jerry Mathers 3 years ago
I can't fathom how some of this is even legal. Where does the line for child abuse begin? Intent can't be it. I know it's a slippery slope, but these moms are starting their kids off at a severe disadvantage.
Dhukath 3 years ago
Many of the threads on this list fall into the: "I'll bullshit /lie or make something up / Go against the norm" in order to post it to social media, to gain responses, both positive and negative in order to feel relevant, validated or special! Or some people are unbelievably stupid!
Random Anon 3 years ago
Dayum I'm facepalming so hard through this I think my neighbors called the cops. How, in the name of everything holy, are these people still alive, nevermind procreating?
Louloubelle 3 years ago
Am I the only one that had to stop reading these at a point? I honestly have never encountered anyone this stupid in my life. Although, that's probably a good thing, but certainly cut down on some entertainment.
memyselfandI 3 years ago (edited)
Just want to put this out there, (good) chiropractors are actually real doctors. They’re just not hospital doctors. If they have the education, then they are actually doctors. Chiropractors are kind of like physical therapists, only instead of recovering form an injury they help with everyday muscle and joint pain. Like if you have a sore back from sitting wrong, going to a good chiropractor is actually very helpful. What they can’t help with is things like broken bones, infections, any major injuries. Turned your hip wrong from a fall and now it’s sore, yes. Broke your hip from a fall, no. Good chiropractors are NOT pseudoscience. I don’t know about the ones mentioned in this thread, but chiropractics is a real, valid medical field. Well, maybe subfield, but still.
Arenite 3 years ago
Kid gets contraception at puberty. Stays on it until they a)find a committed partner who b) wants a baby with them. Only after they c) both take and pass a course on pregnancy and parenting do they d)get a license that allows removal of contraception and they can have a kid. In a better world than this one.
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