How do you deal with mother shaming?
If you ever find yourself in a mom shaming situation, here are ten things to remember.
- Don’t Respond.
- Do Delete Your Post, Tweet, or Comment.
- Don’t Obsess About the Shaming.
- Do Keep It in Perspective.
- Don’t Read What They Write.
- Consider Stepping Away.
- Don’t Shame the Shamers.
- Stay Positive.
What does mom shaming look like?
Mom shaming happens when people criticize a mother for making parenting choices that differ from the choices they have made or would make themselves. (For example: “If you don’t breastfeed your child, you’re doing it wrong.”)
Is there too much Mom shaming today?
“There is far too much mom shaming that happens today,” says Julie Burton, parenting expert, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, and mom to four kids herself. “Too many people see a mother and, either overtly or covertly, automatically put on their judgment hats.”
Why does my mother in law make me feel shamed?
Your mother (or mother-in-law) likely has lots of opinions about how to raise an awesome kid, and in the process of imparting all her motherly wisdom to you might make you feel shamed in the process. Why is your house so messy all the time?
What should you do when someone criticizes your parenting?
But, as any mom knows, babies are a magnet for comments from strangers. So if some random person decides to critique your parenting you have a couple of options. First, you don’t owe anyone an explanation or response; simply walking away is acceptable.
Is it bad to fight with other moms about their kids?
Nothing is worse than a mom who shames other moms for their children’s behavior while her own progeny run wild—especially because they usually know just how to push your mom-buttons. While it may be tempting to fire back your own criticism of her parenting, escalating the fight won’t make you feel better, Burton says.