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Parents hate the Childfree

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Youstolemygoddamnhouse · 18/05/2025 08:18

Over the past few days there have been several post regarding children for example Our new Neighbours and my loud children and To think it's unacceptable to say you don't like children. in both posts there are hateful comments about Childfree people. The second post in particular never mentioned anything about childfree people but then people started making comments about them. Plenty of parents hate other children despite having them. Why do parents care so much about Childfree people and their choices? Are you jealous? Need validation? Why all the hate? Most importantly will you own up to it?

YABU - I don’t hate the childfree
YANBU - yes I hate the childfree

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Sunshineandgrapefruit · 18/05/2025 16:00

Honestly I don't really give it or them much thought...

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JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:57

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:48

I am not surprised given the threads this poster has started.

A little… peculiar

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So why did you post this then if you havent read it

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:56

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:56

read the thread. This is a common tactic on MN

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I have!!!! And not ONE poster says anything of the sort

not ONE

i am embarrassed for you @JenniferBooth

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:56

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:52

But but but you have just read the thread Havent you???????????

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Head. Wall. Bang.

Yes and I found no evidence of what you’re saying, hence me asking

did I really have to explain that to you?

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:56

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:55

I have @JenniferBooth
there was half a dozen posts on the social housing one
the other thread was very long and not one single one I could see supported your quote

so…. Let’s see this quote?

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read the thread. This is a common tactic on MN

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:55

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:52

But but but you have just read the thread Havent you???????????

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I have @JenniferBooth
there was half a dozen posts on the social housing one
the other thread was very long and not one single one I could see supported your quote

so…. Let’s see this quote?

Meadowfinch · 18/05/2025 15:53

What a daft idea.

If someone is child free, I assume it is their choice, and don't give it another thought. I was child free until I was 45. Was I supposed to hate myself? 🙄

I'm happy with my choice. End of thought process.

ilovesooty · 18/05/2025 15:52

ttcat37 · 18/05/2025 15:47

I’m not that surprised, considering the website was started for Mums, not people who choose and enjoy not having kids.
But have you got any examples?

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It's evolved, and people should have the manners not to go onto a forum not designed for them in order to have a pop at others.

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:52

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:50

Could you provide the quote you refer to?

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But but but you have just read the thread Havent you???????????

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:50

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:49

NOTHING?????????? That is the thread where i was told i shouldnt be in social housing because i dont have kids.

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Could you provide the quote you refer to?

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:49

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:38

So this is a thread started by you. And it's just a bunch of people saying "you've taken this out of context".

There's nothing on there. Literally nothing.

This is looking sadly identical to the "look how the parents hate us" threads, where 99% of people (just like this thread) are entirely indifferent.

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NOTHING?????????? That is the thread where i was told i shouldnt be in social housing because i dont have kids.

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:49

ttcat37 · 18/05/2025 15:47

I’m not that surprised, considering the website was started for Mums, not people who choose and enjoy not having kids.
But have you got any examples?

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Tumbleweed to that question guaranteed

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:48

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:46

Beyond bizarre isn't it.

Somewhat the own goal.

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I am not surprised given the threads this poster has started.

A little… peculiar

ttcat37 · 18/05/2025 15:47

KimberleyClark · 18/05/2025 11:44

Quite a few parents come on to the Mumsnetters Without Children Board and take a pop at us for enjoying not having kids!

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I’m not that surprised, considering the website was started for Mums, not people who choose and enjoy not having kids.
But have you got any examples?

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:46

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:40

It’s hysterical isn’t it

this poster thinks her links prove her point

they demonstrate the opposite

my toes are curling for you @JenniferBooth

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Beyond bizarre isn't it.

Somewhat the own goal.

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:44

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:35

ooh this one is a corker
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4784839-jeremy-vine-people-are-morally-obliged-to-downsize-and-free-up-property

more deserving occupants, ie families

So this is a radio piece on Jeremy Vine, where we're given no context. Effectively, if you don't need the extra rooms, should you live in a smaller house. No idea if this is everyone, or just social housing, zero context given.

How is it a corker when the thread is saying "yeah, live where you like, if you're paying for it, it's up to you"

Couple of people say "if it's a funded council house then then the family of 3 should get the three bedroom house, not an individual person" but that's just basic common sense.

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:40

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:38

So this is a thread started by you. And it's just a bunch of people saying "you've taken this out of context".

There's nothing on there. Literally nothing.

This is looking sadly identical to the "look how the parents hate us" threads, where 99% of people (just like this thread) are entirely indifferent.

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It’s hysterical isn’t it

this poster thinks her links prove her point

they demonstrate the opposite

my toes are curling for you @JenniferBooth

Rumbley · 18/05/2025 15:39

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:31

Ok @Rumbley @HopscotchBanana

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childfree-mumsnetters/5016834-it-would-be-ok-for-homeless-single-people

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childfree-mumsnetters/4825473-child-free-people-being-told-they-deserve-less-yet-being-expected-to-do-more

You"re welcome!

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Your first link ….

half a dozen posts

not ONE saying anything against children people

and first poster makes the point re the article you link to The only quote anywhere near this is: 'The kitchen is not big enough. That's just not really what a modern child should be living in. It's just for a single [person] - just me, that's fine"

right, on to your second link…

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:38

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:31

Ok @Rumbley @HopscotchBanana

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childfree-mumsnetters/5016834-it-would-be-ok-for-homeless-single-people

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childfree-mumsnetters/4825473-child-free-people-being-told-they-deserve-less-yet-being-expected-to-do-more

You"re welcome!

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So this is a thread started by you. And it's just a bunch of people saying "you've taken this out of context".

There's nothing on there. Literally nothing.

This is looking sadly identical to the "look how the parents hate us" threads, where 99% of people (just like this thread) are entirely indifferent.

ilovesooty · 18/05/2025 15:29

RawBloomers · 18/05/2025 15:20

Where was this quote supposedly posted? The only trace of it I can find is in your comment.

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I saw it on another thread yesterday, not on this one.

HopscotchBanana · 18/05/2025 15:28

JenniferBooth · 18/05/2025 15:24

Do you really want me to show you ALL the social housing threads criticising tenants for under occupying?

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I think I said just 3? Let's just go with that

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