22 Blatantly Absurd Parenting Group Posts That Turned My Brain Into A Hot Pile Of Goo

Let's be honest: Parenting groups are a bit unhinged these days. They're filled with oversharing, strange questions, and unqualified advice. Here are some parents who had no problem sharing all their business in random Facebook groups:

1.This parent who openly wants more kids for the sake of content:

A social media post discusses asking their partner for another baby for content creation purposes, mentioning they are 8 months postpartum

2.This parent who hopes it's okay for their baby to gnaw on some quartz while they teeth:

The image is a social media post inquiring, "Crystals as teethers for babies? Thoughts? What kinds to use? Is that okay or a big no no."
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3.This parent who wanted to promote an unorthodox practice:

Facebook post discussing a visit to a naturopath who gave unconventional medical advice to curb morning sickness

4.This parent with some parasite-related paranoia:

Anonymous member asks if their emotional 9-year-old's behavior during a full moon indicates parasites and seeks advice on gentle parasite cleanse

5.This parent with some screwed up priorities:

Anonymous member's post in group discussing challenges of having children with their new husband. They're struggling with their feelings about not wanting children

6.This mom who hopes you won't judge her for intentionally trying to sabotage her baby's development:

Facebook post by an anonymous member asking for advice on preventing a 6-month-old baby from hitting milestones. They mention the baby is starting to crawl and they don't want her to grow up fast
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7.This helicopter parent who wants to spy on their grown kid in college:

Facebook post by an anonymous member asking if it's too much to install cameras in their child's dorm room to monitor sleep, cleaning, and laundry

8.The parent who posted this incredibly tempting offer:

Advertisement for a free room to rent with a private bath in exchange for babysitting. Females only: must be available 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., pass drug test, and background check

9.This mama who couldn't possibly have COVID because she doesn't believe in it:

Text asking about an illness affecting a family with symptoms like body aches, dizziness, headaches, vomiting, coughing, night sweats, and loss of taste, expressing disbelief in COVID

10.This bully who raised a bully:

A Facebook post narrating a parent’s encounter about a daughter being bullied. The parent opines about kids handling issues themselves and preparing for the real world

11.This mama who is adamant about carrying their firearm while also carrying their baby:

A Facebook post asking for advice on baby carriers while also carrying a firearm

12.And also this parent who can't part with their gun for the sake of their baby:

Facebook post: Anonymous user asks about carrying both a baby and a firearm. Commenters advise against it and express disbelief
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13.This parent who wants to use the police to scare their 5-year-old:

A parent's social media post asking for creative punishment ideas for their 5-year-old, who stole a toy from school. The post mentions discussing the incident with the child and considering involving local police

14.This parent with a perfectly good (used) birthing pool up for grabs:

A Facebook post with an image of a used blue birthing pool in a yard. The text mentions offering the pool for free due to unused condition since last summer
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15.This majorrrrr oversharer who told Facebook about her vaginal infection:

A social media post reads: "Well it happened... I use garlic for my BV and it’s nowhere to be found... a little nervous but not really wanting to deal with the looks I’ll get at the doctor's office."

16.This wannabe wolf father who is imprinting on his son:

A social media post describing the author's concern about their fiancé acting like a part wolf, how it affects their lives, and their worry for their son
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17.This parent who is willingly ignoring their baby's pediatrician's advice:

A social media post asks moms who put rice cereal in their baby's bottle, against pediatricians' recommendations, how much cereal they use per bottle

18.This snobby parent who must be a total nightmare to their nanny:

A parent asks if they should treat a nanny to meals at upscale NYC restaurants, considering the cost per person, or have the nanny take the baby to a park

19.This parent who is waaayyyy too concerned with their adult son's sex life (or lack thereof):

A Facebook post from a parent concerned about their son's virginity. Another parent comments about their asexual daughter
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20.This person who will do anything but consult a doctor:

A Facebook post asking for medical advice for an infected leg wound. Comments suggest avoiding tetanus jab, using homeopathic remedies, and onion wraps

21.This expecting parent with some interesting expectations:

Text: "Hey y'all! Looking for recommendations for midwives that specialize in pleasure-based birthing and homebirths, thanks!"

22.And finally, this boy mom who's really going through it:

Facebook post by a mother discussing concerns about her son prioritizing his girlfriend over family, highlighting societal beliefs about daughters-in-law

H/T: r/ShitMomGroupsSay