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Does every parent really think their kid is the most beautiful?

282 replies

OhEmGee24 · 04/09/2012 16:45

This was a conversation bought up in the staff room regarding parents and their kids. What's the mumsnet opinion?

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FrankWippery · 05/09/2012 11:36

I can't see any nasty insults, I do think you have been rather unpleasant though.

Hardly showing off, but whatever.

StealthPolarBear · 05/09/2012 11:37

Dainty thi isn't like you.

TaperJeanGirl · 05/09/2012 11:49

Most parents I know (myself included!) do think their children are the most beautiful, I think my 4 are just perfect, they all model, not that that means anything apart from that somebody else also thinks they look nice in a photo, I dont think they are the MOST beautiful kids in the world though, there are prettier kids, there are uglier kids too, I tell them they are all lovely, even the baby who looks like a buck tooth balding chimp at the min!

Helltotheno · 05/09/2012 12:14

Ilove don't mind them! It's fairly predictable on MN at this point that any thread title containing the words 'bright', 'beautiful' and 'children' always brings out the stealth boasters....

Oh and... surely the answer to this thread title is either yes or no, rather than detailed physical descriptions/pictures on profiles?! Far as I know, there's going to be no judge giving out gold, silver and bronze to the most beautiful sprog on MN so I think we can relax.

rushes off to put boofer kids on profile

StealthPolarBear · 05/09/2012 12:28

It's just chatting. When we're chatting about what our children look like, is it really out of the question to say "pictures on profile". You know, normal human interaction rather than rigidly following the rules of the thread. Lighten up.

Helltotheno · 05/09/2012 12:38

Bwaaaah hah!!! Lighten up indeed Grin

JollyHockeyStick · 05/09/2012 13:07

I don't really get how it is stealth boasting. I was just boasting, I saw no need to be stealthy about it.

pictish · 05/09/2012 13:19

God forbid anyone on MN should ever be openly proud of their kids eh?
Whether it be for an academic achievement, sports, showing kindness or having a pretty face....don't show pleasure in it, because....well I don't know why not...just don't ok?!

Thems the rules.

FrankWippery · 05/09/2012 13:19

Absolutely Jolly. Now if I'd said "look at my DD3 in her Bonpoint dresses, that would be. She's not btw, before I get jumped on again.

pictish · 05/09/2012 13:20

Or something like that anyway.

Jeez...I was enjoying this thread, but not any more.

Fuck sake.

crestico · 05/09/2012 13:27

I've blocked one person on facebook because of this.
...not least because their child looks like an alien with huge bug eyes and a skull the shape of a marrow... but i suppose that might be considered umm... 'beautiful'... err... in some culture? somewhere?

FrankWippery · 05/09/2012 13:28

You and me both Pictish. Until someone decided to turn on me for no reason. Not very nice at all. Sad

OhChristFENTON · 05/09/2012 13:30

There are some really snippy posters about over the last few days, - must be something in the water.

maxmillie · 05/09/2012 13:33

Yes, of course. At the beginning I think it is hormonal. You have to at least find them cute in order to put up with the initial 6 weeks of crying, screaming, puking, pooing nipple-chewing etc. For instance, I thought ds1 was the most stunning baby ever born. When I look at photos now, he had a slightly overlarge head and protruding forehead and was covered in scratches as I had yet to discover scratch mitts.

He is of course NOW the most stunning child and is also a model mwaahhh open boast.

Seriously, as long as you find them appealing and cute, I think that is all that really matters.

OhChristFENTON · 05/09/2012 14:01

Deep uncontrollable overwhelming love, - and yes I suppose sometimes you look back at the photos and think "what that goofy looking kid is mine? "

In fact I'll just find such a pic of DS1 which I thought that about recently - he was pulling a funny face, I hasten to add, - he didn't usually look like that.

Wait a tick

And prepare to laugh..

Helltotheno · 05/09/2012 14:12

Lol crestico, I hope there were other reasons Grin

Now if I'd said "look at my DD3 in her Bonpoint dresses
Sweet Jebus is there no end to the lengths some people will go to to slip in a stealthy one somehow ?!

OhChristFENTON · 05/09/2012 14:14

ok, it's up on my profile now, - knock yourself out Grin

glastocat · 05/09/2012 14:15

God no. he is the cleverest and funniest though.

Helltotheno · 05/09/2012 14:17

Oh go on then, I'll throw in a token 'aw bless'.... and the kid's not bad either

OhChristFENTON · 05/09/2012 14:18

The pup is undeniably gorgeous Grin

pictish · 05/09/2012 14:18

Very cute!

FrankWippery · 05/09/2012 14:30

Oh do fuck off. I said she wasn't wearing bonfuckingpoint. And nor would she, ever. I was giving an example of stealth boasting for the ignorant twats on here.

What the fuck have I done to you for you to be so nasty? Fucking hell.

OhChristFENTON · 05/09/2012 14:35

Frank - quick take a look at my cute baby on my profile pics.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 05/09/2012 14:38

Hell why are you being so horrid?

You are making yourself look like a twat.

Thingiebob · 05/09/2012 14:50

Just popped in again as I feel compelled to say that after looking at pics... OhChrist your little one is scrummy and your pic made me melt a little. Almost as sweet as mine Wink