Is the average mumsnetter particularly sensible and responsible?

[Notverymnetty]

I've learnt a lot on mumsnet threads with regards to life choices, environment, finances, parenting etc and enjoyed some robust debate

But the consensus on mumsnet is always so much more sensible and responsible than is reflected by the choices and behaviour of most people I know in real life and I often feel a bit put in my place just reading threads let alone posting!

Is the average mumsnetter an all round better person than most or does this say more about me and my social circle?!

I’d say the opposite. To me most MNers seem feckless and irresponsible, bad with money, poor life choices etc. Then come to MN wanting to know why their “DP” doesn’t respect them and why their life is a mess.

Maybe that is more AIBU than MN as a whole.

Not the ones who “sob and shake” over minor things such as somebody going to a supermarket during lockdown to buy chocolate.

People can say whatever they want on the internet. Doesn't mean it's true.

It depends what thread you read.

If you ask for finance advice generally people will share tips who are good with money, but there are threads for people struggling with debt.

If you are a new parent struggling and asking for tips to manage an issue, experienced parents will try and help but there are also threads where new parents just chat.

Etc

@Trisolaris

It depends what thread you read.

If you ask for finance advice generally people will share tips who are good with money, but there are threads for people struggling with debt.

If you are a new parent struggling and asking for tips to manage an issue, experienced parents will try and help but there are also threads where new parents just chat.

Etc

Agree with this. A lot of threads are sort-of “confirmation bias”. If you ask for financial advice a load of people don’t pop up saying “no idea, I’m broke two days after payday”. You get responses from this who have some financial knowledge.

There’s two types of mumsnetter. Those who are irresponsible, unrealistic and entitled but then accuse others of piling on when they are told that they are.
Then there’s those who dish out advice like it’s exactly what they would do, when they clearly wouldn’t. Someone has a mother in law dilemma and instant response is to tell her to F off, cut all ties and burn an effigy. It’s clearly not what they would themselves. Someone’s husband doesn’t load the dishwasher and the instant response is....yes you guessed it. Lots of pretend assertiveness when they deal with the world in the same nuanced way as the rest of us.

I only wear flat shoes. Don''t know if that is relevant.

I'm absolutely shite with money, and drink like a fish. Sensible and responsible are not two words that come to my mind when I think of myself.

@Waxonwaxoff0

People can say whatever they want on the internet. Doesn't mean it's true.

^^ this.

I honestly think most of the stuff people say on here is attention seeking bullshit.