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This Instagram Page Is Dedicated To Funny And Honest “Millennial Mom Confessions”, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones (New Posts)
Many parents describe parenting by basically not describing it. It’s magical, indescribable, they say. There can be some stigma attached to honestly venting or sharing the messy and chaotic reality of having kids. But for every tale of exhaustion, kids provide hilarious deadpan commentary for the most mundane things.
Fortunately, this Instagram page gathers the confessions of millennial moms who want to vent to the world about the reality of parenting. So scroll down and enjoy these funny, honest tales about raising a child. And if you want to see some more collections of confessions, check out Bored Panda's other article here.
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#1
cerinamroth 1 year ago
I will do anything in my power to make sure my children feel this way because I never did.
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As tiny humans, kids are as varied as adults, so parents often find themselves needing to employ a variety of tactics to keep them in check. These styles will, inevitably, vary from culture to culture and will also often reflect the parent's own upbringing. In the American middle class, at least since the end of the Second World War, parents have often employed a more permissive style, which allows their children to feel independent and not constrained by constant rules.
Some of the responses and activities here indicate that the children do feel relatively free and unconcerned. Though kids also tend to not really know boundaries very well, so it could simply be that childlike innocence. Regardless, the permissive style has its detractors, as children often end up with poor self-discipline and tend to lack structure when approaching work and other activities.
In some cultures, it is very common to have full-on discussions with a young child and baby. These discussions do tend to be pretty one-sided, with the parent telling the baby about itself. In West Africa, parents will also talk to their babies, but mostly about other people. In both cases, the child does benefit, however, as engaging with language helps them learn to speak and feel included in family conversations. This is why young children, seeing or hearing a conversation, will join in with their own babel, as they believe this is simply what one does in the situation.
#7
cerinamroth 1 year ago
This makes me think of my daughter, then aged 4, who looked at me closely before nursery one morning and said: "Mummy, are you wearing make up today?" And I said, "Yes, actually, yes I am wearing a little bit." And she said, "You need more."
When kids get older, hopefully, they start to develop the ability to actually converse with others. Then comes the inevitable ocean of questions about practically everything. Why is the sky blue? Why are adults bigger? How does a car work? Can dogs understand us? While vital for a child to understand the world around them, this can be exhausting for adults who feel like they are in a never-ending interview. Some cultures circumnavigate the issue by emphasizing observation as the preferred method of learning. In other words, some parents have actually, successfully pulled off ’just sit in silence and watch.’
Others try to preempt the onslaught of questions. This makes sense, as a parent is an authority figure, so if you can’t tell your kid how gravity works, why would they believe you about anything else? In Indigenous American and New Zealand communities, storytelling is often employed to keep kids entertained and to explain to them how the world works. Though a particularly curious kid will probably end up asking hundreds of questions about the story itself, so it’s not a foolproof approach.
#15
Detroit Citizen 1 year ago
Raising four kids, I can attest, sometimes you just gotta take it when its offered from your wife. Dont remind her she has spit up in her hair, or that you just witnessed her clean up some unholy messy something or other. And pro tip for guys: Change the sheets before bed, before being told to... iykyk...
#16
A Jones 1 year ago
It's okay to say "no", especially if requests are unreasonable like wanting to "paint the car" or "two desserts". It's a context thing. It's also okay to say "yes" to things if time/money are okay. Like a trip to the playground or going to the library.
Mark Mark 1 year ago
How is two desserts unreasonable? Glad I ain't your kid sheesh.
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Sarah SH 1 year ago
I keep trying to explain this to my 9 year-old. I wouldn’t fight you so hard on stuff (because he fights me on everything) like drinking your milk, taking a shower and doing your homework if it wasn’t what’s best for you. Why would I get into these power struggles for no reason? It’s a headache for me. He probably doesn’t get it because he seems to like these conflicts for some reason..
Shannon Mallory 1 year ago
I'm not here to raise happy children, I'm here to raise functional adults.
Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
I told my kids all the time that I was not their friend. I was their parent and that was way more important. I lost a lot of respect for a friend of mine when he informed me that his kids (10 & 6) were his best friends. I was like dude, if you were just some random guy they knew would you still be trying to hang out with them? Prisons love those guys.
Lesley Zed 1 year ago
Yup. The time I had to force my middle girl to get her second set of braces, I realized that she on some level would never forgive me. I did it for her benefit. She survived but her teeth still move very easily. Would do it all over again as she was developing buck teeth at the time.❤️
Fishbone 1 year ago
I don't fully agree with this one. Yes, you should make a decent human being, but you should also make it your job to be a fun mom , so that in 25 years, your kids remember you as a jerk mom, and want nothing to do with you as adults. No wedding invite, no frequent visits from anyone, just a flat out terrible grandmahood.
Red Lotus 1 year ago
Agreed, but I see so many parents trying to be "fun" and end up not being parents anymore. There should be a balance between both, but personally if I had to pick just one style, I'd pick the one that raises kind, decent human beings. Because of you raise them properly in that way, then they'll realise that you did it for their own good.
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the gay they 1 year ago
idk if this is the purpose of the post but this sounds like something a toxic/abusive/narcissist parent would say. i grew up with very abusive parents and they would say this kinda sh*t.
Jarrod Ozereko 1 year ago
The fact that some people do it wrong doesn't make the idea wrong.
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Mrs Irish Mom 1 year ago (edited)
3 days of labour and an emergency C-section and 12 days in hispital after that, 15 days off for me yay...
#22
Susie Elle 1 year ago
Same, but my mom would just go for a random bike ride in the evening for like 20 minutes by herself.
#24
Michelle Brandt 1 year ago
I've come up with clever ways to hide that I'm swearing. My husbands sees through them and immediately starts laughing.
#28
Eric Lewis 1 year ago
Because the people that work at those places don't have kids and get to sleep in lol
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#32
Sad Quokka 1 year ago
No dear, their bodies fill themselves with poo until they finally explode
#33
Susie Elle 1 year ago
This went for all moms in 80's and 90's movies - dad messed everything up and mom had to clean up the mess afterwards but somehow SHE was the no-fun parent.
#38
cerinamroth 1 year ago
When the perky young dental assistant asks if I floss every night, I sometimes have to hold back the manic laughter.
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Ka Se 1 year ago
For some, out of carelessness. For others, it's like a rollercoaster ride - just a long one. Sometimes up, sometimes down, but it can be a lot of fun. Not everyone has to want it, and that's good.
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Carol Emory 1 year ago
Where's the one with the kids having a melt down because their food is touching on the plate?
Ka Se 1 year ago
For some, out of carelessness. For others, it's like a rollercoaster ride - just a long one. Sometimes up, sometimes down, but it can be a lot of fun. Not everyone has to want it, and that's good.
Load More Replies... Carol Emory 1 year ago
Where's the one with the kids having a melt down because their food is touching on the plate?
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