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Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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:
Catinabox21 · 16/12/2025 13:15

Have some kind of dessert most nights.

Port1aCastis · 16/12/2025 13:15

Had DD at 18 didn't want an abortion
Drive an SUV and sometimes a minibus
Can't make a chicken last a week
Have toilet brushes
About to become a Nanna in the New Year at 45
Don't like London

MudandParsnips · 16/12/2025 13:15

Me, my husband and kid all fart in front of each other because it's hilarious and I've never once thought about poo particles

BernardButlersBra · 16/12/2025 13:15

So many! I would smash Mumsnet bingo:

-IVF
-c-section (they were both breech but l know that will still wind some up!)
-l have loo brush
-queried how lame the NHS can be, as my GP’s are lazy and shit

Fizbosshoes · 16/12/2025 13:15

I usually have 3 meals a day - and snacks - and im not overweight
I eat carbs

BigAnne · 16/12/2025 13:16

I've enjoyed holidays in Benidorm. Not afraid to answer the front door. All children had chores from young age and didn't question the teachers decisions.

ArcticGrass · 16/12/2025 13:16

I open the door if someone rings (which is rarely locked except at night and even then we often forget).
I like my in laws and my siblings.
I like my DH's ex wife and have been on holiday with her and talk to her about the kids and stuff.
I celebrate my birthday
I like my work colleagues and have been on holiday with some in the past.
We have a loo brush (I mean really!)
I rarely use bleach.
I answer my phone.

JHound · 16/12/2025 13:16

I don’t change my bedsheets weekly.

I barely change them monthly.

And I frequently quote the OP.

johnworf · 16/12/2025 13:17

Don't 'LTB' husband every time we have an argument.

looselegs · 16/12/2025 13:19

I use a clean towel after every shower....

Fizbosshoes · 16/12/2025 13:19

I spent more than £50 on my wedding and had lots of guests, and it was well before social media existed

Alpinette · 16/12/2025 13:20

The ONLY place I wear PJs is in my bedroom. PJs elsewhere - disgusting. On the other hand I do buy comfortable clothes which is something that seems to pass many mumsnetters by.

My 4 year old gets a bath about once a month. Swims 3 times a week so isn’t dirty, and she loathes baths.

menopause59 · 16/12/2025 13:21

all 3 of my children went in a cot in their own room from the day they came home from the hospital
I have shouted at my children

Alpinette · 16/12/2025 13:22

I’m not on instagram and though I try to have an acceptable appearance, couldn’t care less what anyone thinks I look like.

JHound · 16/12/2025 13:22

JudgeBread · 16/12/2025 12:50

I don't hate men and think they're all lying, cheating scumbags.

I drink quite a lot of wine.

I don't actually mind Bayliss and Harding.

I have been on and enjoyed an all inclusive package holiday.

I have a dog, I love her, she's part of my family and I let her sleep in my bed.

A chicken would not last my family a week. It wouldn't last a day.

I have no desire to wear a shapeless colourful sack to my events.

I am size Walmart.

I do not have a penis beaker.

Edited

Penis beaker??????

Attempt333 · 16/12/2025 13:22

I WFH and spend a lot of my time doing housework

KittyFinlay · 16/12/2025 13:24

Eastie77Returns · 16/12/2025 12:46

Oh I drink alcohol around my DC and have several glasses a week.

According to MN folklore this means I am a) an alcoholic and b) the worst kind of mother because you should never drink when home with children - you might have to drive them A&E.

I don't drive either, another Mumsnet faux pax. Oh and my stepdaughter is non-binary and I respect that, I'm sure that will raise hackles!

Oakmilkwanker · 16/12/2025 13:24

I've taken an insane amount of drugs in my lifetime.

willitevergetwarm · 16/12/2025 13:25

I get drunk occassionally, despite being a grandmother
I buy and write/wrap cards and presents for my in-laws (they are my family as well)
I have 2 loo brushes which get used
A whole chicken doesn't last for 5 meals for 5 people

Spudlover · 16/12/2025 13:25

I had an affair with zero guilt. I left my abusive first husband for OM and we have been together 26 years now. And no, I don’t believe I should have left first, it was meeting DH that allowed me to see the wood for the trees and how people really treat those they process to love.

Punkerplus · 16/12/2025 13:26

I also enjoy playdates and socialising with other families and friends at a weekend. We've always got an open house at a weekend. This concept that weekends is "family time" only I feel is for parents only who don't want to socialise outside their own house. Modelling good relationships is so important for children but kids want to be around other kids!

The first thing I did when I got back from hospital with both babies was have a glass of prosecco.

MargoylesofBeelzebub · 16/12/2025 13:27

(Don't do these anymore)

  • Taken drugs (and don't regret it)
  • Had one night stands (and don't regret it)

(Ongoing)

  • Don't wash my bedsheets as frequently as most
  • Didn't marry before having kids
  • Friends with my ex even though he's still an alcoholic
  • Eat big portions
  • Have a large breed dog
Somethingneedstochange78 · 16/12/2025 13:29

Peclet · 16/12/2025 11:51

Have a loo brush.

Me too😂😂😂

Catinabox21 · 16/12/2025 13:29

I don’t believe that people automatically become elderly and frail over the age of 60.

Somethingneedstochange78 · 16/12/2025 13:30

If there’s nobody else in the park I like to have a go on the swings and zip wire.😃😃😃