Motherhood/Society
I Was Part of A ‘Mean Mom’ Group— Here’s What I Learned
Toxic mom-bonding can be a destructive force.
Of all the jobs in the world, motherhood seems to be the most scrutinized of them all — and most of that scrutiny is given out by mothers themselves.
There are so many instances where moms say to themselves or others, ‘I’m such a bad mom.’
Additionally, some mothers are quick to judge the parenting of a fellow mom by pointing out failed parenting methods or perceived behavioral flaws in other people’s children.
This is an ever-evolving problem. With the influx of mom reels and videos on social media, the mom comparison game has significantly impacted mothers everywhere.
While there can be a huge amount of humor and comfort brought forth by ‘mom content’ on social media, a wider and more accessible landing space for judgment has been established.
For some reason, many of us moms (myself included) can easily get caught up in toxic mom bonding, which happens when bonds are created through gossip, negativity, and drama.
When groups of moms get together and immediately start comparing notes on their kids — what they eat, how they behave, how they’re disciplined, how…
