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Things you do/have done that most mumsnetters would frown upon!

613 replies

Watermelonsugar345 · 16/12/2025 11:47

Just for fun.

What are some things that you have done in the past or do now that you know most MN’s would find you unreasonable for?

I’ll go first:

  • I’m so unbothered if you choose to have a child free wedding and my children aren’t invited. Even close family weddings. It’s your day I’m not going to kick up a fuss that you haven’t invited to my children. You’ve probably given me at least 6 months to a year notice, I’ll just arrange childcare. If I can’t - then I can’t come and you can’t be mad at me!
  • Chose to have 2 elective c sections for no medical need.
  • Given my children chocolate occasionally before the age of 2.
  • Son slept in a cot until almost 3!
OP posts:
Lifelover16 · 16/12/2025 17:03

I liked my MiL

beencaughttrollin · 16/12/2025 17:03

I use "Americanisms" (although mainly the Scottish kind).

I own a copy of Spare and have thus far NOT drawn a Hitler mustache on the cover photograph of the author, nor posted any unhinged rants complaining about him and/or his wife.

One of my kids' names starts with a K and another one has 2 ys in it.

I just skip over rude, irrelevant replies and focus on the helpful, sympathetic, intelligent, or funny ones rather than making a new thread asking why Mumsnetters are so uniquely and outrageously rude and mean.

I unironically love a massive salad.

brunettemic · 16/12/2025 17:02

Answer the front door, don’t cry at everything, don’t really regulate screen time very well, don’t believe all men are horrible/vile/other common MN language, address issues with people, don’t get overwhelmed by tiny insignificant things, don’t understand mental load, happily spend a fortune on going to Disney, think my DH is great and will say so,

BunnyLake · 16/12/2025 17:01

PistachioTiramisu · 16/12/2025 16:56

My dog's bowl goes in the dishwasher with the other dishes.
I hate pasta, avocado, salad, halloumi, hot chocolate, tuna, Chinese food and chillis.
I don't like children very much at all
I don't like dark winter days, or 'snuggling' under blankets on the sofa whilst watching a film.
I would never have dreamt of having a one night stand, using on line dating, having a 'friend with benefits' and actually don't like sex much at all!

The idea of a fwb is totally alien to me. I used to
like sex year’s ago, no interest in it now. I never ever feel like I need a hug in any situation. I do though love a blanket and sofa 😁

Judgejudysno1fan · 16/12/2025 16:57

Peclet · 16/12/2025 11:51

Have a loo brush.

Im calling the police now......and the FBI

Pleasegodgotosleep · 16/12/2025 16:57

I wear shoes in the house.
I have a loo brush.
I answer the phone and the door.
My kids listen to all music even with bad language - they know they cant copy 😆
I go to church.

Judgejudysno1fan · 16/12/2025 16:57

Deliberations · 16/12/2025 11:50

I open the door when someone knocks on it..... even shock horror..... when I'm not expecting anybody.

I've also also shared towels with other family members. 😱

What did the police say?

PistachioTiramisu · 16/12/2025 16:56

My dog's bowl goes in the dishwasher with the other dishes.
I hate pasta, avocado, salad, halloumi, hot chocolate, tuna, Chinese food and chillis.
I don't like children very much at all
I don't like dark winter days, or 'snuggling' under blankets on the sofa whilst watching a film.
I would never have dreamt of having a one night stand, using on line dating, having a 'friend with benefits' and actually don't like sex much at all!

BunnyLake · 16/12/2025 16:55

Netcurtainnelly · 16/12/2025 16:37

If your in a position too and can afford it whars wrong with that.

Its not really what mn would frown down/not agree with.
I've never seen anyone saying g you shouldn't spend money if you've got it.

Oh I don’t know, there have definitely been responses from some on MN that are barbed and resentful if someone dares spend considerable money on non-necessities. Or they are accused of being offensive to those who can’t afford it. I can’t afford anything anymore but if you can, then enjoy!

GreenWheat · 16/12/2025 16:54

I do all the laundry in our house because I prefer it that way. I have no concerns whatsoever about my teenage DC's ability to figure out a washing machine once they leave home.

I am really not bothered whether it's a man, woman or otherwise in the public loo. In fact I spend pretty much zero time thinking about it.

I answer the door and take in parcels for my neighbours with no issues.

OilyRoundTheCogs · 16/12/2025 16:51

Erm, why would people keep.their toothbrush in the kitchen?😳🤔

@NooNooHead

Because of all the disgusting imaginary poo crumbs that erupt like a volcano every time you flush the toilet and cling to your toothbrush (and clothes, and hair etc).

So basically you are spoiler, you aren't brushing your teeth with actual faeces

tobee · 16/12/2025 16:51

I didn't expect everyone to stay away from my newborns until they were starting primary school.
I didn't mind if people kissed them without asking.

I don't mind shoes on in my house.

I wash my hair once a week.

I really like my sisters in law and brothers in law.

I've ghosted people and don't think it's the worst thing to do.

BunnyLake · 16/12/2025 16:50

Starlight1984 · 16/12/2025 16:44

I questioned the same. Apparently by putting rubber gloves on and hand scrubbing them. Which in my opinion is a million times worse than using a toilet brush.

Eeeew 🤢

Starlight1984 · 16/12/2025 16:44

Amonthinthecountry · 16/12/2025 16:43

What? Why wouldn’t you have a loo brush? How do people clean their toilets?

I questioned the same. Apparently by putting rubber gloves on and hand scrubbing them. Which in my opinion is a million times worse than using a toilet brush.

Coffeeishot · 16/12/2025 16:44

Letthemeatgateau · 16/12/2025 16:37

According to a recent thread, if you are a guest in someone's house, you should take used sanitary products with you when you leave. In your handbag.

Oh I saw that i couldn't be bothered getting into it, but my god get a bin for your bathroom !

Amonthinthecountry · 16/12/2025 16:43

Peclet · 16/12/2025 11:51

Have a loo brush.

What? Why wouldn’t you have a loo brush? How do people clean their toilets?

Punkerplus · 16/12/2025 16:42

I have never stayed in the same room at ALL TIMES when my baby has napped or slept for the first six months. From 7 weeks both of them went to bed at night upstairs at around 7pm with the monitor on.

It's funny because everyone I know in real life has been the same and I'm not sure you'd even do it with two children but on here it's seen to be leaving your baby to a certain death should you not leave them.

Netcurtainnelly · 16/12/2025 16:40

Bluejaysforthewin · 16/12/2025 15:08

I vape
Smoke weed
My kids have cereal for breakfast
I like my in laws
Some weekends we don't leave the house, we order in food and all lounge around on our phones/tablets
I let my kids stay home sometimes.when I know they're not sick, they just need a day.
2 weeks out from Christmas not decided what we are eating on 25th. Leaning towards buffet or Indian.

Cereals are for breakfast.

Shedeboodinia · 16/12/2025 16:40

Irememberwhenitwasallfieldsroundhere · 16/12/2025 11:58

I ring people on the actual phone
I have multiple loo brushes
We eat a whole chicken on a Sunday and rarely have leftovers
I didn't care if my kids swore as long as it wasn't at me and was with humour
I didn't breastfeed
I think dummies are amazing

The only one on your list that made me clutch my pearls was that you ring people on the actual phone 😂is it a landline for bonus scary points???

Htcunya · 16/12/2025 16:39

I sit in the garden when it's sunny. The front garden.

Starlight1984 · 16/12/2025 16:39

Letthemeatgateau · 16/12/2025 16:37

According to a recent thread, if you are a guest in someone's house, you should take used sanitary products with you when you leave. In your handbag.

What if I'm there for a week though?! Just carry round my bag full of used tampons?! Or nip out to the local council bin on the street with them?!

Starlight1984 · 16/12/2025 16:38

Shared money with DH. Seems to be an MN no-no. What is the point in being in a team if you don't both benefit from teamwork?

This as @FragileIsAsFragileDoes says. I find it bizarre when people say things like "DH pays the mortgage and I pay for food shopping". Or likewise "DH isn't happy as I earn more than him".

Me and DH both love it when the other one gets a payrise as it benefits us both! It's our house, our bills, our food... I don't understand the thought process behind sharing lives but not finances.

Netcurtainnelly · 16/12/2025 16:37

OhDear111 · 16/12/2025 12:46

I spend quite a lot of money! We’ve always done this and plenty left over! Can’t do frugal.

If your in a position too and can afford it whars wrong with that.

Its not really what mn would frown down/not agree with.
I've never seen anyone saying g you shouldn't spend money if you've got it.

Letthemeatgateau · 16/12/2025 16:37

Starlight1984 · 16/12/2025 14:34

I don't understand the toilet brush and bathroom bin ones?! How else do you clean the toilet?! And where would you put sanitary products / used cotton wool buds / empty toilet roll tubes if you didn't have a bin in there?!

According to a recent thread, if you are a guest in someone's house, you should take used sanitary products with you when you leave. In your handbag.

AInightingale · 16/12/2025 16:36

I had a trampoline for my children, in a garden that didn't have a 30 foot fence. And they occasionally touched branches on the neighbour's tree when they were bouncing. I realise that this behaviour was feral and deplorable.

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