Parents are often judged too harshly for their behavior. If their kids eat a meal without any vegetables present, the internet will be in an uproar. And if a little one manages to escape from mom’s sight in the grocery store, other shoppers might assume that she doesn’t care about her kiddos.
Parents are human beings, and they shouldn’t be crucified for every small mistake. But there are some behaviors that are unforgivable and deserve to be called out. Redditors have recently been discussing things moms and dads do that immediately make them look trashy, so we’ve gathered some of their best replies below. Enjoy scrolling through these examples of what not to do while raising kids, and be sure to upvote the parenting choices that would make you raise your eyebrows too!
#2
Using their kids to create YouTube channels… And using it as their personal source of income….
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64points
#6
They ignore their kids until other adults have had to correct their kid's behavior.
47points
#7
Obese kids.
tsh87:
Agreed.
Chubby kids are fine, even fat kids. But a kid should not be literally obese at like 5 years old. You're the adult, you're in charge of their diet and routine. Their weight should not be getting out of hand.
tsh87:
Agreed.
Chubby kids are fine, even fat kids. But a kid should not be literally obese at like 5 years old. You're the adult, you're in charge of their diet and routine. Their weight should not be getting out of hand.
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47points
#8
The way they treat their child in public.
You know it's worse behind closed doors.
You know it's worse behind closed doors.
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46points
#9
Referring to spending time with their child/children as “babysitting”. No, that’s called parenting.
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45points
#10
They film their kids, laugh at their misery, and post the videos on YouTube.
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44points
#11
Putting their need to be in a relationship over the wellbeing of their children.
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42points
#13
Joining a group like one million moms to get things you think your kids shouldn't see banned instead of taking the time to raise your kids yourself.
39points
#14
Using the excuse "how am I going to explain this to my children" in regards to controversial or sexual things. Being honest with your kids about the world around them can only help them. Instead parents think it's someone else's responsibility, and here we have 16 year olds who don't know anything about safe sex.
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38points
#15
They name their kid "X Æ A-12".
Radiant_Bank_77879:
This, but in general names that end up on R/tragedeigh.
Braxxton, McKennslieigh, Addyzn, Wyntyr, Braden Aden Jaden Caden Haden, Nevaeh, etc.
Trashy parents who think of naming as “cute baby names” and not a name an adult will have.
Radiant_Bank_77879:
This, but in general names that end up on R/tragedeigh.
Braxxton, McKennslieigh, Addyzn, Wyntyr, Braden Aden Jaden Caden Haden, Nevaeh, etc.
Trashy parents who think of naming as “cute baby names” and not a name an adult will have.
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36points
#16
Living through your kid. Your kid is not you. (Seriously, that should be told to every parent, right along with the "don't shake the baby" speech you get at the hospital.) And your kid is not a vector through which to either relive your glory days, relive your dreams, or make money.
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35points
#17
Read about 100 of these and I found one that wasn’t mentioned - being in a place that is very loud or with very loud music with babies. I see it often a kid under 5 will be in a room with a loud band for over an hour. The kids always have a concerned look and don’t want to be there.
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34points
