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What have you done in the real world that MN disapproves of?

528 replies

Nourishinghandcream · 10/04/2026 13:56

As per the title.... what have you done in the real word that would have Mumsnetter's frothing at the mouth?

I will start.
Someone reversed into my (parked) car and we sorted it out ourselves (without informing insurance!😲) with them paying us to get it fixed (which has now been done).
Gosh..... aren't we naughty!🤣🤣🤣🤣

OP posts:
Bunnybackinherwarren · 10/04/2026 13:57

I use a toilet brush and have claimed benefits in the past without guilt.
I also have lots of dc..
And had most out of wedlock..

Edinburghwomenonamisso8n26 · 10/04/2026 13:58

Piece ears with a gun and think it's absolutely fine.

Edit to add disposable gun's not reusable as i agree they are unsafe.

Sometimeswinning · 10/04/2026 13:58

Nourishinghandcream · 10/04/2026 13:56

As per the title.... what have you done in the real word that would have Mumsnetter's frothing at the mouth?

I will start.
Someone reversed into my (parked) car and we sorted it out ourselves (without informing insurance!😲) with them paying us to get it fixed (which has now been done).
Gosh..... aren't we naughty!🤣🤣🤣🤣

I think that “confession” is a massive cop out!

DreamyScroller · 10/04/2026 13:58

I've had arguments with my husband and disapproved of things he's said or done without leaving or getting my 🦆 🦆 🦆 in a row.

BetterOffNow · 10/04/2026 13:59

I have tattoos, a toilet brush and answer the door if someone calls even if they're unexpected

IdiotCat · 10/04/2026 13:59

I put mascara on my lower lashes.

I have toilet brushes but they are used strictly for cleaning only and I use BLEACH.

Very naughty.

ProudPearl · 10/04/2026 14:00

Referred to my niece as "they" because this makes her feel accepted and happy even though I don't personally believe in the whole gender nonsense. My beautiful niece's mental health is far more important to me than a political belief.(I realise I'm sticking with feminine wording on here, she's still 'she' in my head.)

Dreamstosell · 10/04/2026 14:00

I leave my front door unlocked all day if I’m. Family just open the door and come in without even phoning or texting first 😁

MagpiePi · 10/04/2026 14:01

I smacked my children a couple of times when they were little and I let them eat cherry tomatoes and grapes that hadn’t been cut up.

BagaChips · 10/04/2026 14:03

I'm fat and covered in tattoos

CPNSBH · 10/04/2026 14:06

I expect my dad/sister to include and buy presents for my step daughter at Christmas/Easter/birthdays.
My husband expects the same from his family towards my son.
If they refuse they are not welcome to celebrate Christmas/Easter/birthdays in our home.

Purplecatshopaholic · 10/04/2026 14:06

I have worn light coloured clothing to weddings.

LadyTable · 10/04/2026 14:06

Answered the door to a stranger without shaking, crying and hiding behind my sofa.

Took a parcel in for a neighbour.

Spoke to a neighbour with real words instead of putting a note through his door, when he was causing a parking problem.

golla346 · 10/04/2026 14:08

I own an xl bully
I drove for 19 years without a license (have one now)
I drive an suv and about to buy a second one.
I breed dogs
my children’s ears were pierced at 4 months old

Nibelung · 10/04/2026 14:09

ProudPearl · 10/04/2026 14:00

Referred to my niece as "they" because this makes her feel accepted and happy even though I don't personally believe in the whole gender nonsense. My beautiful niece's mental health is far more important to me than a political belief.(I realise I'm sticking with feminine wording on here, she's still 'she' in my head.)

But most of us do this. I'd see it as basic politeness towards someone who is struggling with something. I mean, this young woman isn't a man masquerading as a woman in the rape crisis centre on the grounds of his own entitled fetish. Calling her 'they' isn't damaging women's rights and protections.

I had an affair. I don't feel particularly apologetic about it.

GoldenPineapple15 · 10/04/2026 14:10

I throw away the roast chicken carcass without making stock or soup.

NowStartAgain · 10/04/2026 14:11

I walk to the local shop to buy milk and leave my 10 yr old DD on the sofa watching tv, all alone… for about 5 mins.

hazelberry · 10/04/2026 14:15

Leave my front door unlocked and am happy for family and friends to pop in without an appointment.
Wash the cats bowls in the dishwasher.
Wear crocs out and about.
Wear Skinny jeans.
Sent my kids to the nearest local schools without angsting over Ofsted and exam results.

Littleredclock · 10/04/2026 14:16

I don't request measurements of clothes that I'm buying off Vinted for £1 or £2.

I don't batch cook

I don't know what Whitsun is

I wear skinny jeans

DramaAlpaca · 10/04/2026 14:18

I regularly eat food past its use by date as long as it smells OK. I haven't got sick from it yet.

HarryVanderspeigle · 10/04/2026 14:19

Had autistic children and don't believe they are over diagnosed.

Didn't get married or mix finances with dp. (Did stay in work though)

dizzydizzydizzy · 10/04/2026 14:20

Talked to a transwoman

pinkpony88 · 10/04/2026 14:21

Change my name when I got married
yesterday I went out in a dress and white trainers 😈

hazelberry · 10/04/2026 14:22

Never married DP even though we have 3 kids. Have never wanted to be anyones wife.

hazelberry · 10/04/2026 14:23

Am happy to use peoples preferred pronouns.

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