20 Parents Reveal Parenting 'Trends' They Strongly Disagree With And Think Are Absolute Trash
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
We have a problem, people. I understand the meaning of being woke and all that, but there's a line we need to draw somewhere, you know?
It's okay to keep up with modern times and adapt, but that doesn't mean we should embrace every little trend that comes our way. Some trends simply aren't for us.
I see you rolling your eyes, but wait, let me prove my point.
In the Middle Ages, children used to drink beer with their parents for breakfast! Sure, beer is low in alcohol and all, but that was a trend you wouldn't want to follow, would you?
There was a reason why children drank beer back then: the extremely poor quality of drinking water and the scarcity of safe drinking water.
But today, that's not the case, so thankfully, children don't drink beer. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't a trend back then!
I'd hate to offend anyone, and trust me, that's not my intention, but just because someone is a parent doesn't mean they can force their children to follow every trend.
I think we all need to use our common sense, especially when it comes to following or creating trends. Nevertheless, here are some parents who believe certain trends are absolute trash.
1. Exactly, some kids wear adult-like clothes, and they're on social media.
u/nweike2. Knocking will help kids learn to respect your privacy too.
u/nweike3. Yes, it's cringy, unfair, rude, and totally unacceptable.
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4. Oh, it's common here too. Some parents are too busy neglecting their kids.
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5. Neither do I.
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6. Yeah, what's with this? It's supposed to be a private affair, in my opinion.
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7. This is gold.
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8. Yes, in the future, your child will have no private life.
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9. And girls mature faster than boys... that needs to go too.
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10. Exactly, and thank you.
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11. I've known people who had their ears pierced the moment they were born.
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12. Unless you live in an unsafe area, this truly is an invasion of privacy.
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13. Exactly.
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14. Those places are for adults only, and there's a reason for that. Let them remain adult-only.
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15. Yep.
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16. There's nothing wrong with little kids using code names, but as they grow, things need to change.
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17. This made me laugh, but it's spot on.
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18. Being bored isn't a bad thing, y'all.
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19. LOL. Behave, little one; that little purse is worth hundreds.
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20. This is morally wrong.
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In Summary...
I'm sure most, if not all, of you agree that these trends are absolute trash. There's no reason to follow a trend just to go viral online.
Parents must remember that a few years later, those videos will still be online, and if it's a humiliating video, it will continue to shatter their child's confidence.
The internet is unforgiving and unforgettable, and the last thing any parent wants is for their child's information and videos to go viral. It's not fair to your child.
Let's remember, whether your kids are babies, toddlers, or young adults, everyone deserves privacy. Set your boundaries and teach your kids how to set theirs.
Help them live a purposeful life by being the example.
What parenting trends, in your opinion, are absolute trash? Let us know in the comments!
