Can we have an unpopular opinions thread?

[AlwaysFuckingTired94]

For things that are agreed as gospel on MN

I'll start: I like dressing my kids in matching outfits and I really enjoy a Butlins holiday

I also don't think Nevaeh is that bad

People who say council houses aren't for life but have never lived in one

I would just like to point out I have! It's very nice having all the repairs and everything sorted for you (if your council are decent like mine otherwise I'm sure doing it yourself is better) and nice having lower than market rent.

Kids should be going to school by themselves by the the age of 9.
Helicopter parenting is fucking up your kids. Kids should have playtime without adults interfering
Kids should be able to sort out minor disagreements without adult interference.

I'm an unmarried SAHM through choice. And it's ok. The world hasn't ended. If my partner and I were to split life would still be ok.

Teachers work hard to earn the not particularly impressive salary. They do not get paid for the summer holiday (not an opinion but people choose to ignore this fact!)

Everyone is allowed to moan about their job!

People who breastfeed do not look down on formula feeding. The judgement often comes in the other direction.

Posters here who say 'zone 3', 'zone 1' as if we all feckin know London like the back of our hands

ssd lmao!! Agree with that one

People who say council houses aren't for life but have never lived in one

@ssd Glad my council house opinion is ok then, given I did live in one. In fact, I lived in 3 so that marked it super valid.👍

The Breastapo are complicit in the subjugation of women.

Fashion is not synonymous with style.

Social Media is bringing about an exponential rise in the inability to apply critical thinking.

It's ok to think things are tacky and that doesn't make a person a snob.

The majority of the hatred towards Meghan Markle is jealousy and racism.

It's boring to see constant photos of "cheeky" drinks and "girls nights" on social media.

To think don’t have to get a rescue dog and rather have a pedigree breed.

If you are of adult age but consider you owe a parent nothing for raising you - you are not an adult, you are a leech.

You are not entitled to every penny your parents have ever earned simply because they were stupid enough to keep you.

Swearing is unnecessary and is rarely funny.

Mumsnet is full of people who should get a life.

A leech that didn't chose to be born so not sure why we owe a debt we didn't agree to. If you chose to bring a child into the world that's on you, they owe you nothing for doing the bare minimum you signed up for when getting pregnant

Social housing is not all below market rent in many parts of the country it is comparable to private rents,just because there is a huge difference in London and the South East doesn't mean it's the same everywhere , regarding Autism and other special needs,if you know fuck all about it ,it's probably best you don't post your opinions on threads ,people forget it's a huge spectrum and it's not just someone being a bit quirky but also highly intelligent.

Most people think ah shit when they get a wedding invite that's far away and will cost a bomb

I don't buy free range eggs and I don't really give a shit.

I don't want to do volunteer work.

In fact I'd say your wedding and your kids are only really important to maybe you and the grandparents

X2boys I'm in the northwest and it's absolutely below market rent in my area, so must not just be London and SE. I would be very glad that's the case if social housing was used to help those in need but now it's just council houses for life and people who have good jobs, good income are getting lower rents, repairs etc whilst those in need are on waiting lists. I don't blame people for wanting to stay I would have done too if the house still suited me but I don't think we should get a choice after x amount of years. Should be means tested

Most arguments as to why people don't want to/can't look after elderly parents aren't good enough. It's possible to live on less money to make time to take care of them but just say that you prioritise holidays and other things and your children would resent the sacrifices.

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Paedophiles can be loving normal people who are horrified to be what they are.

I totally agree with this. A paedophile is not automatically a child sex offender. Many make a conscious decision to control their urges.

Moralitym
You response to this comment is confusing child a sex offender with a paedophile.

Paedophilia according to the research I have read is a brain chemistry and wiring issue. Horrific as it is, people with this orientation and who do not intend to offend should be able to live normal lives within society without fear of being lynched. The safest way for this happen is for these people to be “out” as paedophiles so that a) our children are protected and b) these people, who choose not to offend can be recognised as decent human beings. The pressure on them is immense and they are far less likely to offend if accepted as humans, not monsters.

Ah findingmyfeet12 was it all left to you too?

Mummyoflittledragon I couldn't agree more. I feel so bad for paefophiles who have to daily control their urges. It must be agony.

Painted on/drawn on brows- without exception look awful

Child free wedding are the best weddings.

Ear stretchers look good on no one. Ever.

Teaching babies to sleep is important and sanity saving.

13 is old enough to introduce phones/tablets. I DO secretly judge all the kiddies glued to portable screens

Being slim feels 1000 times better that being overweight

My parents are actually young and still employed