Some parents who have older kids forget what is like to have younger kids and how hard the young kid phase is. As a mum of a 4-year-old and 2-year-old, I am constantly telling them to stop, listen, follow the rules and respect others. I do this non-stop. They would definitely run and climb on a hotel lobby couch with their shoes to see a waterslide. They would know that they are not supposed to do this, but in the excitement of being on holiday, they would jump on, irrespective of what I would say. I always appreciate sympathetic and supportive comments from people rather than judgments.
This story resonates with me. There are countless positive stories about the invaluable experiences with mothers' groups, 'find your tribe,' etc., but my experience was awful. With 18 women it was competitive from the get-go. The hundreds of messages daily and non-stop gossiping about each other was draining and nasty.
If anyone is struggling with their mother's group, rest assured, there are lots of kind parents out there - they may just not be the ones you were forced to join a group with.
Agreed. I love reality tv but that episode was overbearing. Leah and Ash were just awful. We've all experienced being in a group situation where one person just talks over everyone and then refuses to listen to others. Grow up! Bring the show back to DIY design and build.
No throwing food in this post ... rather a different opinion. Without doubt, there are greater expectations of mothers these days. Before we even become mothers there is a checklist on how we can foster our future child's development. Folic acid, tick. No alcohol, tick. Healthy diet, tick. The 'Good Parent memo' is well and truly alive.