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Friend critical of my parenting - AIBU to think I’m doing nothing wrong here?

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stubbedit · 25/10/2025 19:04

One of my friends has complained a few times now that I talk to my children using ‘baby talk.’ To be honest, the first time I just ignored it. The second time I glossed over it but when she brought it up again I defended myself a bit and said that I actually don’t. She said ‘well, you don’t talk like you’re talking to me!’ and proceeded to complain that I’m higher pitched and thinks it’s caused speech problems in dc1.

I am actually pretty pissed off about it.

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LadyTable · 25/10/2025 19:06

Each to their own really.

I know a lot of nursery staff have trouble understanding some children's needs due to the pet names for things their parents use.

But a lot of people find it cute.

Dinosweetpea · 25/10/2025 19:06

Depends how old your kids are!