Hey there, Perfect Mom in the Facebook Comments,
First off, thank you for gracing us with your presence and reminding us just how superior you and your perfect little angel are compared to the rest of us so-called “lazy” moms with our supposedly undisciplined kids. Truly, it’s not every day we encounter someone as flawless as you. Your comments like “My child would never do that” or “I’ve never had that experience” really contribute to the conversation and motivate us to improve. Much appreciated!
But a quick question: does that stick up your behind cause you any discomfort when you sit down? Is it a deep-seated issue or have you just grown accustomed to it?
Also, I’m curious if you have any real-life friends or if your social interactions are limited to competing with strangers online. Because honestly, your social skills resemble those of a used paper towel.
Let me drop a reality check: criticizing another parent who is 1) not harming their child, 2) doing their best, or 3) venting, is just plain rude. Did you know that being rude makes you a jerk? You’re being a jerk, which is actually worse than being an “ignorant” parent.
It seems like you might be a first-time mom. Here’s a fun fact: it’s possible to have one or even two easygoing children before the universe decides to throw you a curveball. The entire online parenting community is eagerly waiting for you to be blessed with a child who truly challenges your parenting skills.
For those of you who started with a real handful, hang in there.
To the Perfect Mom with a baby under a year old—please, just pipe down. Infants are nothing compared to toddlers or older kids when it comes to the chaos they can unleash.
Every mom of three or more will attest that some kids enter the world as serene little beings while others come barreling out, ready to wreak havoc.
But let’s get real: do you realize how snobby you sound when you act superior in comments? You’re not impressing anyone; you’re just coming off as mean, uninformed, and frankly, obnoxious. We all have our ups and downs as parents. What makes you different is your tendency to flaunt your good days while someone else is struggling. That’s just not cool.
If you genuinely want to help, then do so without sounding like a character from Mean Girls. Keep judging and bragging, but remember, you’re teaching us a valuable lesson about parenting: we definitely don’t want our kids to turn out like you.
And if you don’t even have kids, please give yourself a reality check. Offering advice based on TV shows or distant family experiences is like someone claiming they can train dogs just because they’ve watched a few episodes of a pet show. We all have our thoughts about others’ parenting, but wise folks keep those opinions to themselves. After all, you don’t know their life or their struggles. Unless you’re ready to step up and lend a hand out of love, keep your comments to yourself. This isn’t a sporting event.
This article originally appeared on March 24, 2016.
In summary, it’s essential for parents to support one another rather than criticize. Perfect Mom, consider how your words affect others and strive to foster kindness and understanding instead of judgment.