Why are so many people upset by “dog moms”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, let’s be real PP - the vast, vast majority of parents birth their child. And it is a long, generally arduous and potentially life threatening process that cannot be compared to anything a “dog parent” could possibly do.

^ See? As I said, “constant need for recognition and approval.”

[PP]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ah, yes…the quarterly whining of insecure DCUM moms. I always enjoy this.

Here, let me get under your skin a little bit more. There absolutely are similarities between raising a puppy and raising a child. They are not identical experiences, but there are similarities. Some things are harder with puppies (puppies are mobile right away), while some things are easier with puppies (you can leave puppies alone right away).

The only reason a mother would be bothered by someone else treating their dog as a child—whatever that might mean to you—is insecurity. If you are truly happy with your choices to parent children, this wouldn’t be a blip on your radar.

(Also, 16:47 PP, not all parents birth their children.)

I can’t wait for the Mother’s Day version of this post. 😆😆

[dog-owning NP who doesn’t use the expression dog mom, but who recognizes and respects different choices]

LMAO can you please explain what insecurity could possibly exist? “I am unable to be a dog mom as well, insecurity?” “I wouldn’t be able to take care of a dog as well as I take care of a child, insecurity?” “This person takes care of a dog better than I take care of a child, insecurity?”

All of these seem nonsensical, so please, explain yourself.

I said insecure, not jealous.

Well-adjusted, secure people aren’t bothered by such minutiae in someone else’s life that has literally no affect on yours. I think some—not all—mothers are insecure about the choices they made. Raising children is difficult, and some of you have a constant need for recognition and approval. So much so that you get bothered by dog-owning women getting the same.

If you don’t believe me, just wait for the, “Mother’s Day is my day!!” posts from women complaining about dog-owning women receiving the same good-will message. That’s nothing but insecurity.

It’s, of course, fine to think it’s silly to call yourself a dog mom (Hell, I don’t do it!), but the complaining about it you guys do is really telling.

[PP]

NP. The only time it has ever bothered me was when my child was in the hospital for several days, and a co-worker told me she “knows exactly how I feel” because she had to keep her dog at the vet overnight for a night. Umm…yes, in that moment, that was extremely hurtful and totally inappropriate. For many reasons, not the least of which worry and hardship is not a contest, and when someone’s loved one is in the hospital, you really don’t need to make it about you. And you certainly don’t need to say you’ve “gone through the same thing” when your loved one is a dog, not a human.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ah, yes…the quarterly whining of insecure DCUM moms. I always enjoy this.

Here, let me get under your skin a little bit more. There absolutely are similarities between raising a puppy and raising a child. They are not identical experiences, but there are similarities. Some things are harder with puppies (puppies are mobile right away), while some things are easier with puppies (you can leave puppies alone right away).

The only reason a mother would be bothered by someone else treating their dog as a child—whatever that might mean to you—is insecurity. If you are truly happy with your choices to parent children, this wouldn’t be a blip on your radar.

(Also, 16:47 PP, not all parents birth their children.)

I can’t wait for the Mother’s Day version of this post. 😆😆

[dog-owning NP who doesn’t use the expression dog mom, but who recognizes and respects different choices]

LMAO can you please explain what insecurity could possibly exist? “I am unable to be a dog mom as well, insecurity?” “I wouldn’t be able to take care of a dog as well as I take care of a child, insecurity?” “This person takes care of a dog better than I take care of a child, insecurity?”

All of these seem nonsensical, so please, explain yourself.

I said insecure, not jealous.

Well-adjusted, secure people aren’t bothered by such minutiae in someone else’s life that has literally no affect on yours. I think some—not all—mothers are insecure about the choices they made. Raising children is difficult, and some of you have a constant need for recognition and approval. So much so that you get bothered by dog-owning women getting the same.

If you don’t believe me, just wait for the, “Mother’s Day is my day!!” posts from women complaining about dog-owning women receiving the same good-will message. That’s nothing but insecurity.

It’s, of course, fine to think it’s silly to call yourself a dog mom (Hell, I don’t do it!), but the complaining about it you guys do is really telling.

[PP]

NP. The only time it has ever bothered me was when my child was in the hospital for several days, and a co-worker told me she “knows exactly how I feel” because she had to keep her dog at the vet overnight for a night. Umm…yes, in that moment, that was extremely hurtful and totally inappropriate. For many reasons, not the least of which worry and hardship is not a contest, and when someone’s loved one is in the hospital, you really don’t need to make it about you. And you certainly don’t need to say you’ve “gone through the same thing” when your loved one is a dog, not a human.

I think that was definitely an insensitive comment, PP. I understand how that was hurtful.

[Dog-owning PP]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ah, yes…the quarterly whining of insecure DCUM moms. I always enjoy this.

Here, let me get under your skin a little bit more. There absolutely are similarities between raising a puppy and raising a child. They are not identical experiences, but there are similarities. Some things are harder with puppies (puppies are mobile right away), while some things are easier with puppies (you can leave puppies alone right away).

The only reason a mother would be bothered by someone else treating their dog as a child—whatever that might mean to you—is insecurity. If you are truly happy with your choices to parent children, this wouldn’t be a blip on your radar.

(Also, 16:47 PP, not all parents birth their children.)

I can’t wait for the Mother’s Day version of this post. 😆😆

[dog-owning NP who doesn’t use the expression dog mom, but who recognizes and respects different choices]

LMAO can you please explain what insecurity could possibly exist? “I am unable to be a dog mom as well, insecurity?” “I wouldn’t be able to take care of a dog as well as I take care of a child, insecurity?” “This person takes care of a dog better than I take care of a child, insecurity?”

All of these seem nonsensical, so please, explain yourself.

I said insecure, not jealous.

Well-adjusted, secure people aren’t bothered by such minutiae in someone else’s life that has literally no affect on yours. I think some—not all—mothers are insecure about the choices they made. Raising children is difficult, and some of you have a constant need for recognition and approval. So much so that you get bothered by dog-owning women getting the same.

If you don’t believe me, just wait for the, “Mother’s Day is my day!!” posts from women complaining about dog-owning women receiving the same good-will message. That’s nothing but insecurity.

It’s, of course, fine to think it’s silly to call yourself a dog mom (Hell, I don’t do it!), but the complaining about it you guys do is really telling.

[PP]

DP - I'm far from insecure and if someone wants to call themselves a dog mom, that's their choice.

My point is parenting a human child is a far different experience than having and loving a pet. Words can't describe it.

It's a (human) mom thing, you wouldn't understand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ah, yes…the quarterly whining of insecure DCUM moms. I always enjoy this.

Here, let me get under your skin a little bit more. There absolutely are similarities between raising a puppy and raising a child. They are not identical experiences, but there are similarities. Some things are harder with puppies (puppies are mobile right away), while some things are easier with puppies (you can leave puppies alone right away).

The only reason a mother would be bothered by someone else treating their dog as a child—whatever that might mean to you—is insecurity. If you are truly happy with your choices to parent children, this wouldn’t be a blip on your radar.

(Also, 16:47 PP, not all parents birth their children.)

I can’t wait for the Mother’s Day version of this post. 😆😆

[dog-owning NP who doesn’t use the expression dog mom, but who recognizes and respects different choices]

LMAO can you please explain what insecurity could possibly exist? “I am unable to be a dog mom as well, insecurity?” “I wouldn’t be able to take care of a dog as well as I take care of a child, insecurity?” “This person takes care of a dog better than I take care of a child, insecurity?”

All of these seem nonsensical, so please, explain yourself.

I said insecure, not jealous.

Well-adjusted, secure people aren’t bothered by such minutiae in someone else’s life that has literally no affect on yours. I think some—not all—mothers are insecure about the choices they made. Raising children is difficult, and some of you have a constant need for recognition and approval. So much so that you get bothered by dog-owning women getting the same.

If you don’t believe me, just wait for the, “Mother’s Day is my day!!” posts from women complaining about dog-owning women receiving the same good-will message. That’s nothing but insecurity.

It’s, of course, fine to think it’s silly to call yourself a dog mom (Hell, I don’t do it!), but the complaining about it you guys do is really telling.

[PP]

DP - I'm far from insecure and if someone wants to call themselves a dog mom, that's their choice.

My point is parenting a human child is a far different experience than having and loving a pet. Words can't describe it.

It's a (human) mom thing, you wouldn't understand.

Yeah. You sound super secure.

I guess I touched a nerve.

[PP]

[Anonymous]

I call BS. Lap babies need tickets with their birth date and you need to provide a proof of age.

[Anonymous]

My only issue is with those who truly believe being the ‘parent’ of a dog and a child is equivalent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My only issue is with those who truly believe being the ‘parent’ of a dog and a child is equivalent.

Absolutely no snark intended here. But, would you mind explaining why you take issue with someone having a different opinion than yours?

Aren’t people allowed to believe differently than you?

[Anonymous]

Agree. There is no way to understand that unless you are a parent.

I love my dog fiercely. But it’s different than my child. The responsibilities and duration of the relationship is not equivalent either.

No offense to tortoise or parrot parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree. There is no way to understand that unless you are a parent.

I love my dog fiercely. But it’s different than my child. The responsibilities and duration of the relationship is not equivalent either.

No offense to tortoise or parrot parents.

+1

[Anonymous]

My only issue is with those who truly believe being the ‘parent’ of a dog and a child is equivalent.



Absolutely no snark intended here. But, would you mind explaining why you take issue with someone having a different opinion than yours?

Aren’t people allowed to believe differently than you?

Absolutely no snark intended here. But, would you mind explaining why you take issue with someone having a different opinion than yours?

Aren’t people allowed to believe differently than you?

Because the psycho-social needs and development of a child cannot be compared to a dog.

There are 1,000 of examples that con convey how there are differences. You can leave your dog home during the day. You can’t leave a toddler.
Your dog doesn’t need to do homework, will never get bullied, or ask for your car keys!!

I love dogs! But the mere idea that some people think they are similar circumstances is bizarre.

[Anonymous]

OK, it’s bizarre. So what? They aren’t forcing their beliefs on you.

They’re still allowed those beliefs. You agree with that, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, it’s bizarre. So what? They aren’t forcing their beliefs on you.

They’re still allowed those beliefs. You agree with that, right?

Sure they are “allowed.” Just like how I’m allowed to be annoyed and hate hearing insane words and actions coming from dog “parents.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, it’s bizarre. So what? They aren’t forcing their beliefs on you.

They’re still allowed those beliefs. You agree with that, right?

Sure they are “allowed.” Just like how I’m allowed to be annoyed and hate hearing insane words and actions coming from dog “parents.”

Oh, Absolutely! You’re allowed to waste energy on something that has exactly nothing to do with you. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, it’s bizarre. So what? They aren’t forcing their beliefs on you.

They’re still allowed those beliefs. You agree with that, right?

Sure they are “allowed.” Just like how I’m allowed to be annoyed and hate hearing insane words and actions coming from dog “parents.”

Oh, Absolutely! You’re allowed to waste energy on something that has exactly nothing to do with you. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

DP. Are you suggesting you’re not wasting energy on this? It’s weird how bent out of shape you are about someone saying dogs are different than humans.