We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Rosa Queen”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Sophia Castro”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-28” author: “Jeffrey Scott”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Kevin Hall”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Kim Enriquez”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Karen Dyer”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
title: “25 Mom Confessions To Top All Mom Confessions” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Kirk Johnson”
We’re not sure what’s more unbelievable — the confessions themselves or the way some readers reacted to them. Here are 25 pretty shocking parenting choices moms confessed to making, and some reader reactions. Some you can imagine … but some may surprise you … Reader Reaction: “Do you REALIZE what could happen in just 5 minutes?” “I don’t care if this is considered ‘judgemental’ but this is absolutely insane!” “I admit I have thought about it more than once. It seems so unnecessary to wake them when you’re only gone for a few minutes.” Reader Reaction: “Here’s my idea, Mommy. Take a laxative and wear a Depends for 24 hours w/o changing yourself and see if you still think it’s OK to do this to your child!” “Dirty diapers don’t last forever and neither do the sleepless nights (not until the teenage years!). SO get up, go do it, and be a wonderful, loving and tired mom — it goes by so fast!” Reader Reaction: “My almost 3 year old daughter can swim … so all I have to worry about is her emptying all my shampoo into the tub with her.” “I really think it all depends on the maturity level of the child. Some toddlers can understand and communicate very well, others still seem like little babies. You just have to know your child.” “My daughter is almost 3 1/2 and I wont leave the bathroom for a second when she’s in the tub, even if the water is draining out.” Reader Reaction: “You need a break, you’ll be happier and even more excited to see them afterwards :)” “Why even have kids? If you want someone else to raise them for you….” “There is no me day when you decide to become a mother.” Reader Reaction: “A wedding is supposed to be a public confession of love and commitment. It is about the joining of two people, the formation of a family. To exclude the children is the opposite of what it’s supposed to be about.” “Sometimes for your marriage/relationship to work you have to be selfish with it.” Reader Response: “I cannot imagine going through this, but I cannot imagine that it is healthy to hold on like this.” “If you didn’t ask the child’s mother now, then don’t do it. She should have the say in this one. You gave her up, now move on or ask permission.” Reader Reaction: “The only other people allowed to discipline my child is my mother and my grandmother. No one else is allowed to tell her what to do or anything.” “Absolutely! I have no problem with someone telling my kids something if I am not there.” Reader Reaction: “I even do it for ME sometimes. If I go to the grocery store and I’m starving, the first stop I make is for small milk or soda in the refrigerated sections.” “That annoys me to death! I worked at a grocery store and people would do this all the time. Several times, people have come up to pay for it and didn’t have any money. It is a problem!” Reader Reaction: “I would never do this. There are way too many crazy people in this world — child molesters, kidnappers, murderers — and they could take your child in a second.” “If I had a fenced in yard, you can be sure I would let me 3 year old play out there by herself.” Reader Reaction: “If you’re a SAHM and they have no daycare or anything, who the hell cares?” “I just can’t imagine being happy doing that. By the time 8 PM rolls around I NEED my kids to go to bed. I’ve been home with them all day. I’m exhausted. I need some quiet. I need some time alone with my husband. I would be miserable if I didn’t have SOME time during the day that I was kid free!!!!!” Reader Reaction: “I think it’s hilarious. Why not? My daughter has one that says ‘daddy’s little tax deduction’ and another that says ‘proof that daddy sucks at pulling out.’” “Any sexual reference on a child’s t-shirt is a low class move by the parents.” Reader Reaction: “My 4 year old son loves to be naked. He sleeps naked. He hardly ever wants to put on clothes. He has wanted to go outside in the nude before, but I didn’t let him.” “HELL NO! You never know what kinds of perverts are out there these days. Plus, what does that teach your child? So, I guess for the people who do this, don’t get mad if your kid grows up to be a stripper or posing for a dirty magazine.” Reader Reaction: “There are days where I’m just freakin’ tired … but I’m glad I have both my kids and I don’t really understand how she doesn’t like being a mom. I LOVE being a mom.” “I feel that way occasionally. We all get overwhelmed at times.” Reader Reaction: “If it’s a life threatening emergency then I can see doing it, otherwise NO excuse. I have seen too many accidents with adults not wearing seat belts or children not in proper seats.” “You know what?? Stuff happens. What do you think parents did before carseats?? Yes it is safest to have the baby in a carseat, but I know that I have definitely been in the back seat holding my baby without a carseat.” “Good lord, where was so important to go that you couldn’t wait????” Reader Reaction: “I don’t stand over my almost three year old. As long as I can see her and she’s not in danger she’s fine.” “I actually HATE seeing parents sitting on benches allowing their 2-3 year olds run off and do whatever they want. You can still allow a child to explore, test their boundaries, while being close enough to be there if they do get seriously hurt.” Reader Reaction: “We joke about it when the kids are getting rowdy and it’s getting to be bedtime, but I would never actually DO it!” “Never done it and never would. However if this mom did it once in her life, I don’t think it’s the WORST thing in the world you could do as a parent.” Reader Reaction: “There are nut jobs all over the world. In every small town, in every big city. If you want to take the risk with your own child, so be it. I personally would never do.” “I think that if you feel like your child is safe, it’s fine. I wish I could do that. How many times has my child fallen asleep and I have wished that I could roll the windows down and let her sleep while I get work done.” Reader Reaction: “Now that smoking is outlawed in bars in my state, I have no issue taking a baby into one.” “It’s not something I would do personally, but I understand the need to show off the baby. If neither parent is drinking I’d feel better about it. But I guess to each his own.” Reader Reaction: “Wow, that’s called entrapment. No I am sorry I would never do that. If I have another child, it would be because BOTH of us want one.” “That’s selfish, messed up and completely disrespectful to a relationship.” Reader Reaction: “It is totally normal to have gender disappointment. Sometimes (especially if it is your last child) it isn’t that you are disappointed in THIS particular child — but its like you are mourning the loss of something that you will never have.” “Please don’t take this as criticism, but from my point of view (someone who struggled with infertility since getting married 14 years ago), that’s hard to hear. Praise the Lord! You have been blessed with three healthy babies!” Reader Reaction: “Depression of any kind is a horrible thing to have to go through by yourself. Tell someone and get some help so that it doesn’t get worse.” “I had it with my first but kept my mouth shut. My mom is a manic depressive and I knew they wouldn’t take my kid but I didn’t want to go into the hospital like my mom did when I was a kid.” Reader Reaction: “There’s no shame in this. I know some people say, ‘There’s no such thing as an ugly baby!’ but those people live in a magical world. Let’s face it — there are UGLY babies out there.” “I think a lot of first time moms expect to see one of those grinning chubby little ’newborns’ (usually like 2 month olds) from the diaper commercials and instead see a wailing funny looking little raisin, hehe.” Reader Reaction: “I don’t get it. I’m ALL for mom and dad time, but seriously going to Disney without them?” “They seem young for Disney anyways … so yeah I’d go & have fun. I’d take the kids again when they were a bit older & could enjoy it more :)” Reader Reaction: “NEVER!! only when I take her to the ER at night! And thats it! I do not want to go out in public with my Pj’s i don’t want my kids to either … I care how I look and I care how my children look.” “I am lucky if my son stays dressed so I am happy with whatever it is as long as it is clean.” Reader Reaction: “Every family is different with what level of nudity they deem acceptable.” “NOOOO! I know it gets hot. But I would never sleep naked with a kid in the bed period. Kids belong in their own beds anyway.” “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep naked with my child. At least put on a bra and some panites.”
