What are your parenting hot takes?

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LimeAnt · 16/12/2024 15:24

No arguments, please, just genuine interest.

Mine? You are not, and you shouldn't want to be, your child's best friend.

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Newsenmum · 16/12/2024 19:35

Another one is expecting school to be childcare. No. School is their education. You deal with childcare outside of school just like
you have done for the previous 4+ years.

My child started reception recently and I heard mums complaining about the fact that they needed a staggered start (I’m talking literally two mornings before full days) and how it should be illegal and all this crap, even though that’s the best thing for the children. That’s why they do it. All these exhausted kids wetting themselves and not coping but oh no it’s inconvenient. 😳 Yes you will need to use up your annual leave or get a childminder ffs.

Toopulululu · 16/12/2024 19:33

Have a life outside of your kids and don’t assume everyone else gives a shit or is interested in them.

LOveLaughToasterBath · 16/12/2024 19:33

Never say never.
You may have your own preference and choices, but your kids will make you like like a twat everytime.
"We won't have dummies "
They'll never eat sugar"
"They'll sleep when we want them to"
"Don't give them green beans, Granny, they don't like them".
Just go with the flow and roll with the punches.

Newsenmum · 16/12/2024 19:32

Yes when you have a child it is a big effort and you are supposed to put them first. Yes other parts of your life will suffer. No you should not be expected to throw them in their room and expect 12 hours interrupted sleep every night and no they shouldn’t just been seen and not heard all day and yes it will disrupt your career and you will have to spend time with them.

Jingleberryalltheway · 16/12/2024 19:28

What’s a hot take?

Lentilweaver · 16/12/2024 19:26

Don't talk non-stop about your kids. They are really boring to everyone but you. And possibly granny.

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