She claimed she didn't feel comfortable with a stranger having her contact information. Yet other mothers called her behavior out as sexist and hypocritical.
“People are absolutely stunned when they discover that I adopted Tigger as a single parent,” he writes. “‘But where is the mother?’ There is no mother. ‘Did she die? Are you divorced?’ They can’t comprehend it.” Even less pleasant assumptions used to be about his son’s hygiene. When the boy would go to school in ripped jeans and a stained hoodie, the teachers assumed that the father was neglectful.
“Previous research shows first-time parents groups are beneficial to both mums and dads. As well as providing parenting information, they nurture family connection, provide peer support and a sense of community connectedness.” However, sometimes, mom groups can also turn into pretty toxic cliques. Some parents describe socializing with fellow parents as being back in middle school. The awkwardness, the dirty side looks, the excluding one parent from lunch plans – it’s like reverting to being in third grade.says that while it may be hard to believe that adult people behave this way, it does happen. First, she advises people to look inward. Maybe it’s not a “them” problem. Maybe it’s a “you” problem.
Lastly, while parent groups are beneficial and handy, it’s okay not to be a part of one. Having to deal with drama aside, it can also show a great example to your child about being independent and having strong friendships instead of seeking popularity. Not every parent is part of a clique, so don’t be afraid to not be one of the sectarians. It might even work out for the better in the end.
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