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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.
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.
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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.
#13
Carol Emory 1 year ago
My grandmother got read the riot act by my parents after she bought me a set of low heal shoes when I was 13. My mom and dad had told me that I was not to wear any heels, low or high, until I was 16. I apologized to my grandmother later. She said "That's what grandparents are for...to say 'yes' when mom and dad say 'no'."
Shyla Bouche 1 year ago
We were very poor growing up. At the time (1970's), Apple Jacks cereal was about a dollar more than any other sweet cereal. Mom wouldn't buy it, although she would buy us the cheaper ones. When I was around seven, I spent the night at my grandparents', and in the morning, Grandma asked what I wanted for breakfast. I said something along the lines of I wished I could have Apple Jacks, but they're too expensive. My very frugal grandma put me in the car, and drove me the three miles into town-- to get a box of Apple Jacks.
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David 1 year ago
Funny as a joke but kind of sh...ty in real life. I made an effort to NOT be the grand parent who tried to curry favor by going against my children's wishes, which at the same time teaches the grandchild to be deceitful and do what they want. I didn't feed my vegan grandkids meat. I didn't secretly load them up with sugar just before my daughter had to drive them to town. (you get the idea)
Kitty 🥀 1 year ago
Jarrod is being downvoted, but he’s kind of right. Imagine trying to teach your kid they can’t always get what they want, but your mother or MIL goes and buys your child drums or slime or glitter behind your back, COMPLETELY undermining your authority. Teaching your child not to respect you, and that they can go whining to someone else and always get what they want.
cerinamroth 1 year ago
My mum bought my sister's ADHD son a kazoo three days after my sister had her second baby. Their relationship has never been the same again (tip of a very, very big iceberg!).
Robert A Reider Jr 1 year ago (edited)
Im somewhat embarassed to admit i "revenge toy". Anyone know what i'm talking about? Sometimes the kids or siblings deserve a little goose..so i'll bestow a little something special to the grandkids, neices or nephews. Something enchanting to kids but torture to mom and dad. Radio Shack sold little firemans hats with flashing red beacons and sirens. That was my go to til they vanished. Now i gift model jumbo jets with motion sensitive take off and landing jet sounds....and flashing lights.
Jarrod Ozereko 1 year ago
"It's okay to disobey your parents" is a fantastic lesson to teach a kid. Great way to wind up estranged from both your children and your grandchildren.
#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...
#18
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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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.
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?
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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