Online parenting groups have gotten out of control. In a perfect world, these groups would foster a sense of community and give parents a place to find and offer support. In reality, they are often a toxic echo chamber of dangerous misinformation or a place where parents are wayyyy too comfy oversharing. Here are some screenshots to prove it:
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This mother of all misunderstandings:
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This BS Bluey dilemma:
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This stepparent who needs to step back and self-reflect:
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This Freudian nightmare:
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This Freudian nightmare, part two:
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This life-endangering “hack”:
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This incredibly unbalanced meal featuring half a stick of butter for some reason:
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This concerning query:
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This vegan household that’s against killing head lice:
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This parent who needs to detox their brain from all the garbage they’re consuming online:
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This post that’s really just TMI:
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This poop nugget debacle:
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This person who can’t spell “fetus” but thinks they’re smarter than literal doctors:
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This problematic party:
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This person who thinks they should start saving up for an Ivy League school because their toddler can count to 20:
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This post that could’ve been a google search or a private chat with a healthcare professional:
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This truly infuriating inquiry:
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This damaging and possibly lethal “advice”:
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This sad post, followed by the most unhinged and bizarre comment ever:
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This lazy parent who should just cut up the freaking grapes:
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This bizarre post from a parent who thinks her toddler’s very normal behavior is some kind of “sign”:
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This post with comments that made me pause and say, “Oh my god!”:
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This uncomfortable confession:
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This person who’s interested in pleasure-based birthing:
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This person who may have had more encounters with lead paint than they realize…:
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This parent who should care enough to protect their own children and other human beings around them:
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This post with truly shocking comments:
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This person who needs a garden hose for their home birth:
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And finally, this person who would benefit from more education: