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'Survive the summer' articles....

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Whatsername17 · 01/08/2017 19:58

Does anyone else find these articles patronising, annoying and a bit sexist? They are always aimed at women and the 'advice' is always so flipping obvious it just isn't helpful. 'If your children complain they are bored, try going for a walk to your local park' Etc.

A guidebook type article with dates and times of free/low cost things to do with your kids would be helpful (and is why I keep reading them hoping to find such a thing) but every article I've read seems to infer that mothers are so frazzled and overwhelmed that they can't even think to take the kids to a park.
Fully prepared to be told aibu if others find them helpful. They make me a bit ragey, however, that could just be PMT.

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flownthecoopkiwi · 01/08/2017 21:18

What annoys me is the assumption that we all have the summer offf...we bith wirk so no endless golden summer days for us. Saying that tho kids in holiday club over a few days but thats only due to generous holiday allowance. Lots of kids are there most days

PenelopeChipShop · 01/08/2017 21:51

I'm laughing reading this as I've written two such articles in recent months! I'm a single, freelance mum who will write pretty much anything for a paycheque...

...and I agree with you! It annoyed me trotting out the same old shite. 'On a rainy day why not splash in the puddles, then come inside to snuggle up and watch a film....' Blush

PenelopeChipShop · 01/08/2017 21:51

Just ignore it is my advice, editors have no imagination!

Whatsername17 · 01/08/2017 21:53

Penelope- write a guidebook instead! Thanks for being honest enough to admit it is shite! Wine cheers to you!

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