What do you the most judgemental about?

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Anonymous wrote:Moms who think everyone should have common, overused, conventionally-spelled American name. Some people like to think outside the box.

Well, there's thinking outside the box, and then there's coming up with abominations like Sparrow. Or Makynli. Not everything has to be common or overused, but I would caution those who change the spelling of a name that has a "conventional" spelling that your child will always have their name misspelled and will never be able to find anything personalized. Not that the personalized thing is a good idea, but I know from experience (uncommon name, not misspelled) that it's no fun when your name is never recognized.

Yeah. I know someone who just named her daughter Vylet. Oye.

[Anonymous]

I judge people whose kids are over-scheduled. I think after school activities are great and it's awesome if your son likes playing the piano, your little girl wants to be a ballerina or that both your kids love soccer. However, I do judge you if your kids barely have time for homework, have dinner in the care on a regular basis and don't have at least two free days (after school, of course) a week to just be kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I judge mothers who take advantage of the fact that their babies are quiet and content... and let them just sit there like lumps for extended periods.

This is pretty funny. What should the mothers do? Poke the babies with sticks until they're no longer quiet and content? Gosh, I know that when I'm feeling quiet and content, I'm desperately wishing for someone to come along and interrupt it.

Of course not, silly. They should engage their children, who are missing out on opportunities for stimulation.

FIRST TIME ALERT FIRST TIME MOM ALERT.

Constantly engaging content kids for "stimulation" is a major case of firstmomitis.

Don't do that to those poor babies.

'kay. My poor engaged baby is now a very bright and academically talented pre-teen. I'm a believer in the benefits of early stimulation, and her development appeared to reward my efforts. My own child was constantly responding and participating as an older baby, even increasingly verbally after 8 months. Sometimes, I see 6-11 month olds exhibiting definite lumpish tendencies while their parents insist they're too young to have any idea what's going on. I can see why allowing some contented lumping around could be a coping mechanism for mothers with multiple young children, but it doesn't follow that the children aren't missing out.

Bright and academically talented maybe, but there is a lot more to a full and fulfilling life than that.

Allowing your child to play quietly and be creative, imaginative, and independent, is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. I am in complete and total disagreement. I think it is so, so sad the way kids are growing up in 8 different activities. I think being by yourself and being okay with that is one of the greatest skills you can have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People who use emoticons or words like "sheesh" because they can't articulate effectively.

Sheesh, on an anonymous message board, can also be a synonym for "Jesus fucking Christ, you moron," which is how I have used it when I was starting out and trying to be polite and not offending the idiot I was responding to.

Obviously I've gotten over that now so you won't be hearing it from me. But it's a fine way to articulate. And I think it's a fine word. The word "hubby" is a lot more inarticulate and stupid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People who use emoticons or words like "sheesh" because they can't articulate effectively.

Sheesh, on an anonymous message board, can also be a synonym for "Jesus fucking Christ, you moron," which is how I have used it when I was starting out and trying to be polite and not offending the idiot I was responding to.

Obviously I've gotten over that now so you won't be hearing it from me. But it's a fine way to articulate. And I think it's a fine word. The word "hubby" is a lot more inarticulate and stupid.

lol. you tell her girl.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:quote=Anonymous]People who give their children intentionally misspelled names. It's like giving your kids a head start on stupidity.

Totally agree. Every vowel you subsitute with a "Y" is one step closer to the stripper pole.

Or rap star.

Seriously, how many rap stars can you name with mispelled names? I'm talking about real names, not stage names. I hate mispelled names as much as the next person, but where on earth did you come up with this one?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:quote=Anonymous]People who give their children intentionally misspelled names. It's like giving your kids a head start on stupidity.

Totally agree. Every vowel you subsitute with a "Y" is one step closer to the stripper pole.

Or rap star.

Seriously, how many rap stars can you name with mispelled names? I'm talking about real names, not stage names. I hate mispelled names as much as the next person, but where on earth did you come up with this one?

That poster doesn't care about reality. Just misguided stereotypes and preconceived notions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People who use emoticons or words like "sheesh" because they can't articulate effectively.

Sheesh, on an anonymous message board, can also be a synonym for "Jesus fucking Christ, you moron," which is how I have used it when I was starting out and trying to be polite and not offending the idiot I was responding to.

Obviously I've gotten over that now so you won't be hearing it from me. But it's a fine way to articulate. And I think it's a fine word. The word "hubby" is a lot more inarticulate and stupid.

Thank you! i have read this whole silly thing without passionate judgment but you have reminded me who I judge: any and all persons who use the term hubby....It makes me absolutely nuts, like fingernails on a chalkboard...

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Anonymous wrote:I judge mothers who take advantage of the fact that their babies are quiet and content... and let them just sit there like lumps for extended periods.

This is pretty funny. What should the mothers do? Poke the babies with sticks until they're no longer quiet and content? Gosh, I know that when I'm feeling quiet and content, I'm desperately wishing for someone to come along and interrupt it.

Of course not, silly. They should engage their children, who are missing out on opportunities for stimulation.

FIRST TIME ALERT FIRST TIME MOM ALERT.

Constantly engaging content kids for "stimulation" is a major case of firstmomitis.

Don't do that to those poor babies.

'kay. My poor engaged baby is now a very bright and academically talented pre-teen. I'm a believer in the benefits of early stimulation, and her development appeared to reward my efforts. My own child was constantly responding and participating as an older baby, even increasingly verbally after 8 months. Sometimes, I see 6-11 month olds exhibiting definite lumpish tendencies while their parents insist they're too young to have any idea what's going on. I can see why allowing some contented lumping around could be a coping mechanism for mothers with multiple young children, but it doesn't follow that the children aren't missing out.

Bright and academically talented maybe, but there is a lot more to a full and fulfilling life than that.

Allowing your child to play quietly and be creative, imaginative, and independent, is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. I am in complete and total disagreement. I think it is so, so sad the way kids are growing up in 8 different activities. I think being by yourself and being okay with that is one of the greatest skills you can have.

Playing quietly, yes. Sitting in a bouncy seat staring blankly or submitting to just being carried along without meaningful communication for extended periods, no.

[Anonymous]

Meaningful conversation? With a 6 month old? Ooookay.

I'm all for talking with your baby, but the furthest I've gotten with a 6 month old was a deep monolog.

[Anonymous]

Why would you just ignore your child for long periods of time? What's the point? Sad.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I judge mothers who take advantage of the fact that their babies are quiet and content... and let them just sit there like lumps for extended periods.

This is pretty funny. What should the mothers do? Poke the babies with sticks until they're no longer quiet and content? Gosh, I know that when I'm feeling quiet and content, I'm desperately wishing for someone to come along and interrupt it.

Of course not, silly. They should engage their children, who are missing out on opportunities for stimulation.

FIRST TIME ALERT FIRST TIME MOM ALERT.

Constantly engaging content kids for "stimulation" is a major case of firstmomitis.

Don't do that to those poor babies.

Hey, FIRST TIME MOM - any book you read on infant care will tell you that babies need DOWNTIME TOO. They scream and cry when OVERSTIMULATED. It overloads their senses. Go read a book.

[Anonymous]

Parents who have no schedule for their children. I get that sometimes shit happens and you need to take your 2 year old out after 11 to get Medicine or milk, but when you child is out so you can get beer and chips...

Also moms who over punish their kids in front of other people.. Like yelling "NO! Come here now and sit down" on the playground because the toodler accidently ran into another kid it seem like you are punishing for apperances and not for behavior.

Or someone I know who is like "I'll make him sit in timeout all day if I have too" over small things like not sharing.

Parents who send their kid to school in expensive clothes and get upset when it gets dirty.

My biggest is parents with an obsessive cause... I don't care if you breast feed and only serve organic (or whatever your issue is)... Yes I did my research and I found that for me what I do works . You are allowed you ideals but don't preach them to me and I will not preach them to you. Esp. The organic issue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I judge mothers who take advantage of the fact that their babies are quiet and content... and let them just sit there like lumps for extended periods.

This is pretty funny. What should the mothers do? Poke the babies with sticks until they're no longer quiet and content? Gosh, I know that when I'm feeling quiet and content, I'm desperately wishing for someone to come along and interrupt it.

Of course not, silly. They should engage their children, who are missing out on opportunities for stimulation.

FIRST TIME ALERT FIRST TIME MOM ALERT.

Constantly engaging content kids for "stimulation" is a major case of firstmomitis.

Don't do that to those poor babies.

Hey, FIRST TIME MOM - any book you read on infant care will tell you that babies need DOWNTIME TOO. They scream and cry when OVERSTIMULATED. It overloads their senses. Go read a book.

Hey harried mom of too many to bother, babies respond quite well when they're interested and included. This doesn't make them scream and cry. Instead, they look on with interest and eventually find a way to participate. The trick is finding the right level of stimulation to promote a little reaching without frustration.

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Moms who make other people's children apologize for misbehaving, but let their own kids get away with the same misbehavior.

Moms who let their preschooler throw a tantrum for 10 long, loud minutes, wailing and kicking on the ground like a baby. Can you stop talking to your friend and try to calm your child down?

Snobby, pretentious people with fake smiles.