29 Wild Crunchy Mom Posts That'll Leave You Speechless
Hannah Dobrogosz
·3-min read
Online parenting groups have gotten out of control. In a perfect world, these groups would foster a sense of community and give parents a place to find and offer support. In reality, they are often a toxic echo chamber of dangerous misinformation or a place where parents are wayyyy too comfy oversharing. Here are some screenshots to prove it:
1.This mother of all misunderstandings:
A social media post discussing tax returns for children, including replies about needing to pay taxes to file and not receiving money for having kids
Text questioning whether "Bluey" is a gender-neutral show, with a concern about promoting femininity to two boys
3.This stepparent who needs to step back and self-reflect:
A person is seeking advice about struggling to accept their husband's weekly visits with his son and the child's mother, feeling disconnected and hurt
4.This Freudian nightmare:
Text asking how moms feel about their 19-year-old sons dating, expressing difficulty with the idea of another girl being his first love
5.This Freudian nightmare, part two:
A Facebook post by an anonymous user asking if they're overreacting about not receiving a gift from their adult child on Valentine's Day
6.This life-endangering "hack":
Social media comment advising replacing an epinephrine pen with essential oils for anaphylaxis, claiming lemon, lavender, and peppermint are effective
7.This incredibly unbalanced meal featuring half a stick of butter for some reason:
Plate with sweet potato and liver blend, butter, and watermelon slice for a baby to eat
8.This concerning query:
Facebook post from a parent asking when it's appropriate to allow their daughter to get a nose piercing
9.This vegan household that's against killing head lice:
Text conversation about dealing with head lice using natural remedies and seeking advice, mentioning vegan lifestyle and support network
10.This parent who needs to detox their brain from all the garbage they're consuming online:
A social media post where a parent expresses concern about their child being exposed to formula milk, seeking advice on whether detox is necessary
11.This post that's really just TMI:
social media post about someone wanting to bleach the skin around their anus
12.This poop nugget debacle:
Screenshot of a social media post discussing a request for daycare to use less diapers by hand-removing a child's poops
13.This person who can't spell "fetus" but thinks they're smarter than literal doctors:
A social media post about a person with gestational diabetes who is concerned about multiple ultrasounds, preferring belly measurements to avoid ultrasound frequency exposure
14.This problematic party:
Image shows a Facebook post asking about "measles parties" and recalling "chicken pox parties"
15.This person who thinks they should start saving up for an Ivy League school because their toddler can count to 20:
Facebook post discussing a 21-month-old's advanced skills, comparing with older kids' milestones and questioning their future education
16.This post that could've been a google search or a private chat with a healthcare professional:
A social media post humorously discusses smoking cannabis and its effects on digestion, questioning if green feces are normal
17.This truly infuriating inquiry:
A social media post questioning the safety of prescribing Zofran to a 3-year-old for vomiting, mentioning a concern about the ingredients
18.This damaging and possibly lethal "advice":
Concerning comment discussing a doctor's recommendation to give a child more than the labeled dosage of Tylenol and Motrin after an emergency visit
19.This sad post, followed by the most unhinged and bizarre comment ever:
Screenshot of a Facebook post discussing relationship struggles over infidelity and seeking advice on whether to divorce. Strange comments discuss a man's need for sex
20.This lazy parent who should just cut up the freaking grapes:
A post featuring an image of lunch tray with peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chocolate chip cookie, cheddar penguin crackers, and green grapes. the post describes a toddler eating the whole grapes
21.This bizarre post from a parent who thinks her toddler's very normal behavior is some kind of "sign":
Social media post from a mother who thinks she is pregnant because of a certain pose her toddler keeps doing
22.This post with comments that made me pause and say, "Oh my god!":
Social media post discussing whether to give a 9-year-old the Gardasil vaccine, with comments expressing skepticism about its necessity
23.This uncomfortable confession:
Social media post sharing that the author added breast milk to a partner's tea, hoping it helps them recover quickly
24.This person who's interested in pleasure-based birthing:
Post seeking recommendations for midwives specializing in pleasure-based birthing and homebirths
25.This person who may have had more encounters with lead paint than they realize...:
Social media post expressing suspicion about being misled on the dangers of lead pipes and paint, ending with a sentiment of being deceived about everything
26.This parent who should care enough to protect their own children and other human beings around them:
A forum post where an anonymous user expresses concern about vaccinating young children against measles amidst anxiety and seeks advice
27.This post with truly shocking comments:
A Facebook post asks for advice on helping an 11-year-old with bedwetting. Comments suggest possible solutions, including visiting a chiropractor
28.This person who needs a garden hose for their home birth:
Request for a garden hose for indoor home birth
29.And finally, this person who would benefit from more education:
Text on image: "Why do I pay taxes for [name] school district if I homeschool? Is there a way around this?"
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