Moms, we know the struggle is real. Between managing our children, juggling responsibilities, and navigating daily chaos, we often find ourselves on the receiving end of unsolicited advice and judgment. It can be frustrating, especially when the comments come from strangers who seem to have all the answers. Here’s a rundown of some of the most outrageous mom-shaming remarks that can push any mother to her limit.
- You should be breastfeeding!
It’s not your call how I nourish my baby, as long as they are fed and healthy. If that’s not happening, let’s talk about involving social services. - You should be bottle feeding!
If my breastfeeding bothers you, I suggest you steer clear of any Victoria’s Secret advertisements. My body, my choice—deal with it. And if you need a cover, I can lend you a sheet. - Your kid shouldn’t be throwing a tantrum here.
Thanks for the tip, Captain Obvious! I’m well aware. Unless you plan to help me with this wriggling toddler, I’d appreciate your silence. - Stay-at-home moms should have time to clean.
Really? Why don’t you try picking up Lego pieces, sorting mountains of laundry, and scraping dried pudding off dishes? Cleaning is not as easy as it sounds. - Working moms don’t spend enough time with their kids.
Seriously? Most people don’t want to miss out on their kids’ formative years. Just because I’m not with them 24/7 doesn’t mean I love them less. - SAHMs do nothing but sit around all day.
Sure, I sit down to read to my kids, but I’m also teaching, cooking, and mediating fights. It’s a full-time job, and believe me, it’s not done sitting still. - Your baby should be wearing socks.
If you can find matching baby socks that don’t vanish into another dimension, let me know. My little octopus prefers to be barefoot, and I can’t wrestle socks on her without a wrestling match. - Your baby should be wearing a hat.
It’s 80 degrees, people! Babies don’t need hats unless it’s chilly outside. They don’t come home from the hospital with those beanies; they come off, and I’m okay with that. - Why do you always wear yoga pants?
Why do you always wear those stuffy suits? At least my choice is comfy and stain-resistant. I don’t have time to play laundry games. - Children should be seen and not heard.
Good luck with that! Kids come with endless demands and noise. I’d rather they be heard than ignore their needs, to be honest. - Your toddler shouldn’t use a pacifier.
Try taking it away from her when she’s clutching it like it’s a life raft. It doesn’t affect her speech, and yes, she sleeps with it. Not my problem. - You should watch X video for your child’s growth.
To do that, I’d need to buy the video, find time to play it, and hope she doesn’t sprint away in boredom. Spoiler alert: Dr. X didn’t watch those videos either and turned out fine. - Your child should be reading by now.
Ready to come over and teach my kid your magical ways? Kids learn at their own pace, and that’s perfectly okay. So please, keep your unsolicited advice to yourself. - Your baby should sleep through the night by X months.
Go ahead and tell that to my baby! If you’ve got a miracle solution that doesn’t involve hours of crying, please enlighten me.
Moms face judgment from all angles. While we might not voice our disagreement, that doesn’t mean we’re on board with your opinions. Silence doesn’t equal agreement; often, it’s just us trying to maintain our cool for our kids’ sake.
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In summary, mom-shaming is all too common, and it’s essential to support one another instead of tearing each other down. Let’s lift each other up in this wild journey of motherhood!
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