Something you do that other parents probably judge and something you judge about other parents

[Anonymous]

What I do:
My 8yo is into sports and we let him manage a fantasy football team (in our league) and we allow him to choose a few low value FanDuels per week.

What I judge:
People who stick their heads in the sand and refuse to seek outside help for their kids when it’s clear they’re struggling with things like anxiety etc. You can only explain away so much and only so much is due to age. But when behavior and things become out of the range of developmentally appropriate, then at least seek consultation.

What about you?

[Anonymous]

One of my children, now a teen, has lethal nut allergies, and enough ADHD that he can forget to check ingredients or ask an adult. He also has Aspie tendencies and is rather socially naive and immature for his age.

People think I’m a terrible mother hen, but they don’t realize what harm he can do to himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
One of my children, now a teen, has lethal nut allergies, and enough ADHD that he can forget to check ingredients or ask an adult. He also has Aspie tendencies and is rather socially naive and immature for his age.

People think I’m a terrible mother hen, but they don’t realize what harm he can do to himself.

So I don’t judge others.

[Anonymous]

Wow if people judge you for over a fantasy football league, then I don’t know what to say...

[Anonymous]

I’m probably guilty of being an over-narrator / toddler conversationalist.

I judge people who make poor decisions, like expose their kids to drugs, violence, sex, abuse, instability, etc.

[Anonymous]

I’m far from a perfect parent. I have no room to judge others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What I do:
My 8yo is into sports and we let him manage a fantasy football team (in our league) and we allow him to choose a few low value FanDuels per week.

What I judge:
People who stick their heads in the sand and refuse to seek outside help for their kids when it’s clear they’re struggling with things like anxiety etc. You can only explain away so much and only so much is due to age. But when behavior and things become out of the range of developmentally appropriate, then at least seek consultation.

What about you?

Maybe they do...and they just don't feel the need to tell someone as clearly nosy and judgmental as you.

[Anonymous]

What I do that people probably judge me for: I try to reason with my toddler. I will continue to do so, I don’t care what you think.

What I judge others for: making stupid empty threats like saying they will leave their kid at the playground or they won’t have any lunch if they don’t carry their backpack. You’re not leaving your kid at the playground and driving away, stop acting like you would.

[Anonymous]

My kids love their dogs and I let them kiss the dogs on the mouth. The same dog mouths that are eating and licking all sorts of unspeakable things. But I did as a kid and it may have turned me into a dog lover, but didn't hurt me.

I judge parents who yell so much their kids get used to it. Or those who justify developmentally inappropriate punishments because they're ignorant and can't be bothered to learn.

Actually, I really just judge anti-vaxxers, people who use Amber teething necklaces, and home birthers. Ignorance is bliss until it kills your kid.

[Anonymous]

People like you who judge others without knowing the full situation. I used to hear that from people like you directly or through the grape vine. What was going on with my child was none of your business and we were in 5 day a week therapies, I just didn't feel the need to tell you.

I can't stand parents who ignore their kids, don't parent and claim its teaching their kids independence, expect others to care for their kids (especially car pooling, paying for things, using cell phones) and parents who don't supervise their kids. And, worse, car seats.

[Anonymous]

Judged on being too strict. DD best friends parents left town on a Homecoming weekend. I broke up party and made kids go home.

Judge others who provide alcohol to HS students. Meaning these parents have the fun houses on weekends.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry OP, I guess I'm one of the ones that you judge. My kids have anxiety and maybe other issues? But they don't come with a manual. So since you know how to parent them properly, then come do it. I'm doing my best but it's clearly not as good as you can do.

I'd say the fantasy football stuff sounds fun. My brothers kids do that. But maybe I'm supposed to judge you. Since that's what this post is about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
One of my children, now a teen, has lethal nut allergies, and enough ADHD that he can forget to check ingredients or ask an adult. He also has Aspie tendencies and is rather socially naive and immature for his age.

People think I’m a terrible mother hen, but they don’t realize what harm he can do to himself.

You are my favorite kind of parent. Good for you. Even when kids ask, they get told wrong. We had that.

[Anonymous]

I judge people who send their sick kids to school and get my kid sick where then other parents can then judge me for subsequently sending my sick kid to school.

I get it, I’m a hypocrite.

[Anonymous]

Ditto the dog thing. I give my pets free reign around my baby, even though people hate that.

Parents who don't monitor their kids internet use or let them have iPhones at like 11.