15 Things We're Sorry We Ever Judged Moms for Doing
Before you have kids, parenting seems so easy. Once you have the little guys? Not so much! It's easy to judge fellow moms and dads until you're walking in their shoes. We asked parents to share all those things they judged others for doing -- and swore they'd never do -- only to find themselves engaging in all those behaviors they vowed never to repeat.
Whether you feel terribly guilty or like a bit of a hypocrite for those judgy thoughts you once had, don't worry -- you're not alone. Take a look and see if you've ever found yourself criticizing parents for these actions only to do them later yourself!
Bottle vs. Breast
"I was determined to breastfeed and was judgmental toward people who chose not to do so and then I failed miserably." -- Cara Maksimow, LCSW, CPC, therapist, coach, speaker, and author of Lose That Mommy Guilt, mom of two
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Use the TV as a Sitter
"[I said I'd never] let the TV 'babysit'; and my son loves his Cars movie." -- CafeMom member PrettyWings29
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Misbehaving in Restaurants
"I used to glare at people who allowed their kids to misbehave in restaurants. Then, when my son was 2, I went to meet a friend I hadn't seen in a while for lunch and I let [my kid] throw all the utensils behind a radiator just so he'd be quiet. Looking back, I'm horrified, but at the time I just wanted a moment's peace." -- Beth A., mom of three
Having Lots of Kids
"[I said I'd never] have more than one child. I had way more than one, lol." -- Anonymous.
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Holding Kids Back in School
"Whenever I heard about parents holding kids back a grade, I assumed it was because they wanted them to be the tallest, smartest, or most athletic one in the class. But, sadly, I learned sometimes kids just aren't ready to move ahead and that's okay." -- Samantha P., mom of three
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