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We're merging some sections into the Parenting area

13 replies

MichaelMumsnet · 15/05/2019 16:34

Hi all,
We’re doing some work on making the Talk boards more useful and user-friendly for both regular and new users. After looking at some stats for the site, we think we could boost activity on the whole by merging some of the lesser used sections.

We’re proposing to fold this section into the general Parenting area.

This should increase the number of topics in the section - and hopefully lead to more posts and responses to members.

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TeenTimesTwo · 15/05/2019 19:27

I don't mind this one going, but please keep the teenagers one. Parents of 11&12yos displaying 'teenager' behaviour can always use it too.

DoNotBlameMeIVotedRemain · 15/05/2019 20:27

I agree, merge preteens into teens but keep teens board separate.

danicohn · 15/05/2019 20:43

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LiliesAndChocolate · 15/05/2019 20:45

Get rid of preteens but keep teenagers separated from the general parenting.

Seth · 16/05/2019 08:26

I agree. Pre teens and teens in together. (I have a preteen and regularly look at the teen one as well for the advice 11/12,is such a short span , they exhibit teenage behaviour as a pre teen too.

However the idea of reading about night feeds, teething and all other baby / toddler related threads is enough to put me off the whole section. I'm sure you have your reasons but please don't!

Rowgtfc72 · 16/05/2019 09:23

Agree. My baby days are long gone and my cute toddler has morphed into some rage filled child/ adult.
Put preteens with teens please.

bellinisurge · 17/05/2019 07:28

Odd that a parenting website wouldn't have the nuanced differences.
And also odd that parents with teens see no difference between preteens (say y 5 , 6 and 7) as a specific range that needs specific advice.

Watersnail · 18/05/2019 08:29

I like this as a separate section.

Arealnumber · 08/06/2019 15:59

I appreciate this being separate from teens. It is a different stage of development. Please don't lump in with babies etc or I'll be switching off!

reluctantbrit · 14/06/2019 09:14

The general parenting one is too busy with everything from babies to school age. Anything teen or pre-teen will just be lost and people won’t use it.

Do a pre-teen/teen one.

pinksoda35 · 15/06/2019 19:51

Agreed don't merge it-I would find it far to long and tedious to find the topics that would be relevant if it was lumped in with babies etc....

MaitreKarlsson · 16/08/2019 18:28

Please don't merge it. I've only just discovered it and today it's been a lifeline after I was at my wits' end with my unbearably negative DS aged 10. Much easier to find relevant threads. As a PP said; surely a good idea to have nuanced sections on a parenting website!

Whichoneofyoudidthat · 21/08/2019 12:42

Yes please for separate teen area.

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