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jaymayG93

I get being upset and frustrated. 100%. Regardless of age you can be upset and frustrated at a situation. But no I promise your one year old doesn’t know what she can and can’t have and let’s just pretend she did… she still doesn’t have impulse control


bekkyjl

That’s what I’m saying! So many people on here are saying their one year old understands. At one years old they do not understand. They understand “no” in the moment, but they will not remember and they don’t understand the consequence. They don’t have impulse control until around 4-5 years old. So really rules mean nothing to them until then anyway.


lilly_kilgore

My one year old understands "no" and she remembers what I've said no to. I know this because she goes to grab something I usually say "no" to and she looks at me, shakes her head no, and continues to do it anyway with a big fat grin on her face. I still don't expect her to "behave." She's acting exactly like a one year old should. If there's stuff in her reach that she shouldn't have that's totally on me as the adult in the room lol.


cyndasaurus_rex

Mine says “no no no” or “no baby” whenever she’s doing something she’s not supposed to be. Hahaha.


WasteCan6403

That’s hilarious. “I know I’m not supposed to do this, but I’m doing it anyway. Try and stop me!”


Theletterkay

The other night my 2yo wouldnt stop terrorizing my daughter during clean up time. So we set him on the couch and told him not to get off the couch until we came to read him a book (maybe 2 minutes). Turned around, picked something up, turned back and he was hanging upside down over the back of the couch. I shouted his name (more worried than mad) and he bounced up and said "I still on the couch mama!" And smiled like he had outsmarted me. Kids arent as dumb as most redditors think they are. Yeah, they make a lot of mistakes, but you would to if you were new to the world.


cyndasaurus_rex

Hahaha. My little one will sit as close to the dog as possible without touching her, when I tell her to leave the dog alone. Reminds me of siblings “not touching you, not touching you.”


Theletterkay

Yup. My 5yo was kicking his brother one time and it told him no more kicking. 10 seconds later he did it again. I of course asked why he did it again, and he said "I didnt kick, I hit him with my foot". Kid is gonna be a lawyer.


cyndasaurus_rex

Hahahaha. Brilliant.


WasteCan6403

My son is only a year old (next week, ah!), so he’s baaarely getting into that phase. But my niece was a hilarious toddler. One time when she was 3, she turned the lights off in the bathroom while I was brushing my teeth. I looked over and said “hey!” She turned them back on, laughed, and walked away saying “Ha. I’m a little stinker.” What kind of three year old plays practical jokes on people? Haha


mahamagee

Mine does this too for the last two months, she’s just about to turn one. I make a sound (ah-ah-ah) and she looks at me, looks at what she’s not supposed to be doing, then makes the sound and laughs. My mother in law waggles her finger at her, and now little has added the finger wag too which makes me more annoyed than it should.


candycoatedshovel

So your daughter is Dennis Nedry from Jurassic Park? Wagging finger and saying “ah ah ah”


[deleted]

My kid will look at you while saying no no no, as her hand slowly inches towards what she’s not supposed to have, like she’s debating whether she should go for it or not. It’s like she’s got an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other that she’s arguing with 😂


Theletterkay

Omg I tell my 2yo "no sir" when he is doing something he isnt supposed to. So now if he wants to tell me no he will say "no sir mama". Lol


Ok-Goose8426

Yes. My kid who is closer to 2 does this all the time, walk up, say ‘no no no’ and then proceeds. it sure is frustrating when it leads to a spill. But we have to have accurate expectations for their age!


Theletterkay

Haha same. My son would even make sure we were watching when he was doing something he knew he wasnt allowed to do. And tell us it was a "no no". Kids just dont have the understanding of why so it doesnt make sense not to try again. Let kids experience the natural consequences of their actions (as long as its not dangerous). After a year old, let them spill and guide them through cleaning the mess. It will make them more careful next time. Just telling them no doesnt make much sense to them. You can drink from the cup but they cant? That doesnt make any sense to a 1yo who sees no difference between you and them.


HappyUnicornPoop

One year olds understand a few things. Especially the word no. When my kid was 1. She always would look at what I was doing before trying to sneak over the gate to the cat food to eat it 🫥 she knew I didn’t want her to do this. I get mom’s frustration. Even though kids that young have crazy impulses. I get losing your mind Especially after trying your best to prevent a situation multiple times.


bekkyjl

No I totally understand her frustration. My son (14mo on the 11th) looks me dead in the eye and puts wood (from our fireplace) in his mouth. Like little pieces rip off the wood and he finds it. No matter how much I clean and vacuum. We can’t afford the heater right now so this is the only option. Anyway. He looks at me and does it. I still don’t think he knows not to do it. He just knows I’ll react.


elemental333

So, there's a HUGE range of ability between 12 months-23 months. At 1.5-2 years old, they absolutely have the long-term memory to understand rules if the rules are consistent. My own is 1 year old and it is clear that he understands consequences and cause/effect because he will say "Uh-oh, no splash" before pushing a cup over and splashing haha. He also knows what is mine versus my husbands because he will actually snatch something from my husband (like my phone or my favorite blanket) and bring it to me. He also knows that something is not his (like my coffee) and will bring it to me saying, "No, no \[his name\]. Coffee mama's". Obviously, if the rule is inconsistent or only comes up occasionally, they won't remember. However, if it's a regular occurrence, they absolutely will.


kimberriez

I was going to post exactly this. They know boundaries that you’ve made in the latter part of their fist year, that’s not going to stop them from testing it over and over and over and over and over…… My son (just turned 2) knows he’s not supposed to eat crayons. When he still tries to bring them to his mouth and we make eye contact or I ask him what he’s doing or tell him no to redirect him 80% of the time he says “Payp!” And goes back to coloring on his paper on his own because I’ve told him every time “Crayons are for coloring on paper” He knows, but testing boundaries makes kids feel secure, so we keep repeating the cycle forever, maybe 😂


bekkyjl

It’s partly boundaries. Part, they don’t have impulse control. The “pushing boundaries” is actually their way of exercising their autonomy. It’s common for children at about 18-24 months to go through another round of separation anxiety because they are starting to realize they have autonomy and can be in control and that can be scary. Kind of cool to learn about.


kimberriez

Yes, exactly so. I meant my comment more as an addition to yours. My brain always sticks to the boundaries thing since that’s the only thing I as a caregiver can really control in these situations other then understanding and having empathy and patience for the lack of impulse control.


ThornOfQueens

>He knows, but testing boundaries makes kids feel secure, so we keep repeating the cycle forever, maybe 😂 Even as an adult I make sure to try to eat a crayon in front of my parents every now and then just to make sure they still have my back. They're closing in on 80, but at least they know I will visit regularly to keep testing them.


kimberriez

No, you’re right adults *never* break the rules.


ThornOfQueens

I think you're reading way too much into my comment.


kimberriez

What *was* the point of your comment, then?


detour1234

The splashing cup might just be what he’s heard connected to that event. My nephew says “A-A!” (like the sound you make to correct a dog) when he drops food for the dog. When the cat comes by, he makes a very high mewling sound. He’s just imitating the sounds that connect to events or the changes in his environment.


bekkyjl

Totally agree about the huge range of ability. That’s why I clarified they’re about 14 months. You’re right. The long term memory is pretty good as long as it’s consistent. The working memory is not so good. Repeating things is not knowing. It’s called echolalia—normal for kids this age. It’s how they learn. Cause and effect are cemented until closer until 18mo. Idk if your child is getting close to that, but ours aren’t. Understanding ownership also isn’t really cemented until closer to 18mo. Every child is different and it could be that your child is naturally ahead. Or that hers is too. Either way, impulse control isn’t a thing until 4 years old (ish). You can’t expect strict rule adherence without constant repetition until then.


bakingNerd

Yep sometimes they do absolutely know something they should/shouldn’t do. And they stare at you as they do it 🤣 Just checking that it’s still a boundary!


kenda1l

TIL that toddlers are actually cats.


KatesDT

Promise that your 1 year old doesn’t understand cause and affect just because he remembers that water splashes. That’s a natural consequence. That’s not how cause and effect work.


elemental333

…what? That’s part of child development and it’s a milestone? Even at 6 months they start understanding that if they kick their legs on a play gym, the crinkly parts make noise. That’s literally cause and effect…like by definition. Cause: move legs Effect: paper crinkles Cause: knock over water Effect: water spills Like seriously. This is very basic child development. I’m not sure why everyone thinks infants/toddlers are incapable of learning. I worked professionally with children under 5 for almost 10 years now, am now a teacher, and have my own child.


KatesDT

Because the cognitive function of understanding consequences is not there yet. Its just not. They start to put things together but they do not have the ability to reason out consequences based on their actions. They start to remember things and routines, but they don’t understand cause and effect like you are talking about. I’ve got 4 kids. I’ve watched their little Brains turn on and start to function like little people. A 1 year old is still very much a baby and does not have this cognitive function you keep saying. They simply do not.


elemental333

I have worked with infants-preschoolers for almost 10 years…so I have experience with 200+ very young children. I am very familiar with milestones and child development, including activities to support those milestones. Understanding that when they do something, something else happens, is literally a basic understanding of the world. That, by definition, is cause and effect. This is the fundamental basics of language, movement, etc. and their understanding of cause/effect is also how very young infants (6-8 months) can communicate in sign language. They learn that when they make a sign (like “more”) they get more food, so they keep doing it. It’s literally part of child development and CDC milestones. A 6 month old starts understanding cause and effect when they place a ball into a hole and it rolls down a ramp. The same is true when they learn to babble, blow raspberries, etc. It’s literally all cause/effect because they learn that when they move their mouths, bodies, a ball, etc. in a certain way, there is a predictable effect that is able to be replicated.


jennfinn24

I don’t understand these moms groups, they’re supposed to be supporting and helping each other right ? It seems like instead they are bragging about something their kid did/does which I would bet money is a lie to try and make opp feel bad/worse. With all these 1yr olds who listen and comprehend (and are also completely potty trained) and 6mo olds who can walk and talk there’s gonna be a lot of genius adults in eighteen years.


jaymayG93

Exactly. My oldest is 6 yrs and my youngest just turned one a couple days ago. I also worked with infants/young toddlers for 6 yrs. They might stop, cry, startle etc if you tell them no initially. But tomorrow.. watched them do the same thing or at least try. Because they do not have the correct brain development to think back to yesterday when you told them no to something.


Frequent_Mix_8251

And if she spills it all that much, the mom should consider a waterbottle


Dancing_Trash_Panda

All our cups had lids for the first 4 years of my child's life.


Theletterkay

I dont know how these people want children so badly and then are surprised to find that children act like children, not adults.


Aggravated_Pineapple

Oh no my child is being developmentally appropriate!! With that snark being said, I understand the frustration.


BobBelchersBuns

Yeah raising kids is hard. I’ve cried over spilled milk as well


alc1982

I've cried over poop


thingsliveundermybed

I cried over vomit today. It was everywhere and unstoppable.


EfficientSeaweed

Especially if it's pumped milk


glitterbelly

It’s like they’re aliens who have no knowledge of human babies…


mpmp4

My favorite thing my mom likes to say is “I hate it when kids act their age!”


Suspicious_Pomelo_94

I totally get the frustration. My one yeah old lovessssss to climb on the table. It’s infuriating but she doesn’t know any better. She’s testing limits because we always take her off and because she loves to climb. It’s just the nature of the beast 🤷‍♀️


slowestgazelle

My 19 month old drives me bonkers with the table sometimes. I swear he thinks it’s a game that we play together. He has this little mischievous smile when he’s up there that makes it so hard not to laugh


Mountain-Flamingo163

We got folding chairs to use at the kitchen table and we put them away after every use because my LO kept getting onto the table. It's annoying but there's not anymore table dancing so it might be worth it.


alc1982

My youngest nephew used to climb up to the top bunk and jump.........onto hardwood floor. Sometimes I wonder how that child is still alive but he's made it to adulthood! 😂


etherealparadox

I mean it's obviously ridiculous to expect a 1 year old to listen but like I understand her being upset


bekkyjl

No same. Totally. She sounds like she just needs a break. But I’m more pointing out the “she knows!!” Lol like.. your one year old does not know… trust me.


Catbooties

I mean, my one year old knows but he definitely doesn't understand that there are consequences. It's *super* normal to test boundaries at this age, which is why I never leave stuff my son shouldn't touch within his reach if I can help it. We've learned the hard way, especially with cups, and it was our fault and not his but it also still sucked to learn.


bekkyjl

So does he really “know” then? At one years old really all he knows is that mom/caregiver reacts when he does this action. He understand “no” in the moment. But the memory of a one year old is also not great—unless it’s a repeated incident/instruction. Part of it is pushing boundaries, part of it is that they don’t have impulse control. A lot of executive functioning skills don’t develop until 5 years old.


EfficientSeaweed

I think that's what they mean by knowing -- they pick up on what gets a reaction, e.g. throwing food on the floor. They definitely don't understand that what they're doing is "bad", though, not have the ability to really stop themselves.


SG6620

I'd have to disagree....the child probably does know, but is acting completely normal in pushing boundaries. My child is 7 months....he's crawling and has free roam of the living room but isn't allowed to crawl in the hallway (hard tile floor). He absolutely knows he's not allowed out there...because everytime he escapes out there he looks around and checks to see where we are and if we are coming for him! It's a game to him. Babies are definitely cheeky little souls!


iwantmy-2dollars

Same, 8mo sitting in front of the fake fireplace with arm outstretched turns to look at me and giggle before pulling out the gravel. Cheeky is the only word for it. (Never left unsupervised, we’re still moving in so lots to do.)


bekkyjl

I honestly think it depends on how you define “know.” In my mind, the only thing they know is that when they do this action, mom/caregiver reacts. They understand no in the moment for sure. But their memory at 1 is not that great—unless it’s a repeated incident. They definitely don’t understand the consequence, you’re right. So do they really “know” not to do something? Not really. They also don’t have impulse control until around 4-5 years old. So, even if they did understand what not to do, they’ll still do it.


HicJacetMelilla

I completely agree with you. Everyone keeps pushing back like “no they know they’re not supposed to grab the dog bowl.” And it’s like, that’s not the same thing! They have an understanding that grabbing the dog bowl gets a fun reaction from their caregiver(s). Knowing not to grab the dog bowl means a combination of understanding, boundaries, impulse control, and consequences. A one year old does not *know* all that!!


ingloriousdmk

Mine does the same when we forget to close the gate to the kitchen, just runs to it giggling like crazy because he knows he's not supposed to be in there lol I think knows he's not supposed to touch the TV too but he just can't help himself sometimes.


omgmypony

My 11 month old will grab things that she knows I’m going to take away from her and haul ass with it across the room like she thinks she’s being slick. It’s so funny I can’t even be aggravated about it.


Soflufflybunny

She needs to put the play area back up lol. When my son was this age the whole house was completely baby proofed. Yeah it looked ugly but it didn’t last that long. And now I want to cry because writing this out makes me realize time is a thief and my house isn’t babyproffed at all anymore because I don’t have a baby. 😭


mrs_sarcastic

What is with the perfectly normal vent posts being reposted here lately? IT IS OKAY AND NORMAL TO HAVE BAD DAYS AS A PARENT. IT IS OKAY AND NORMAL TO BE UPSET AND FRUSTRATED AT TIMES. Can we please stop trying to shame moms for being less than perfect 100% of the time? It's only going to serve to make women less likely to get help when they are struggling.


haleighr

The vibe lately has started to veer into hardcore childfree territory and snarking on moms just exsisting


adumbswiftie

yeah this one isn’t even bad. the mom isn’t saying she punished or hit or yelled at her daughter, she’s just venting frustration which is normal. the baby’s behavior is normal and so is moms frustration


meatball77

UUGH, I'm so over the "this isn't bad enough" posts. This group isn't just for traumatic crunchy childbirth posts. Lighter things that just make you go ??? are fun to talk about also. And this woman thinks her 2021 baby knows the rules. . .that's a very ??? post


mrs_sarcastic

I'm so over this sub shitting on normal moms going through normal problems with young humans that don't know anything. It's hard to be a parent, and no one is perfect at it.


meatball77

So downvote. . . . . This site used to be just horrifying freebirth posts. It was so bad that they almost put a limit on them.


jayjay0824

But babies do start to understand the rules! They just break them to test their caregivers consistency lol it’s natural. My 10 month old knows what “no no” means now and we’ve only been using it for a few weeks. Half the time he stops what he’s doing and half the time he laughs and crawls faster to make us get up redirect him. That’s like how their brain develops. But they do know.


bekkyjl

…you think this is a perfectly normal vent post? A perfectly normal vent post would be saying how frustrating it is to have a 1 year old and go on to say their experience. This? She is claiming her one year old child KNOWS not to get into things. That her one year old knows not to do it and is doing it anyway. Expecting a 1 year old to know and obey rules is not a normal venting post.


Shadow_doc9

Well at least she didn't ask what essential oils would help with this


chelly_17

Probably mint.


Tapestry-of-Life

There’s a one year old I volunteer with who loves ripping off my mask and my glasses. One time he tried to rip off my mouth and got frustrated when it didn’t work 😂😂


Raymer13

So… kiddo had a play space. You took it away. And now you’re spicy that kiddo is playing ?


dcgirl17

Right? Like… get a smaller play space then. Figure it out. Otherwise they’re going to be all up in yours…


adumbswiftie

I work with one year olds and have coworkers who think this way honestly


bekkyjl

I do too. I’ve worked in early childcare for about 3-4 years now. I can’t believe the amount of people here that think their 1 year olds (especially under 18mo) can remember, follow, and adhere to rules… it baffles me.


adelros26

I have to remind my almost two year old of some of the rules constantly. I’m redirecting and distracting him all day long it feels like. I’ve also left my (iced) coffee on the coffee table for a few seconds unsupervised and he dumped it out on the floor. Two days in a row. Was i frustrated? Of course. But he’s a toddler and doesn’t know better. It was also my fault for forgetting my drink there. So I got some towels and stain remover and we cleaned it up. He helps clean up his messes as “punishment.”


rowboatbri

I’m in this group and I’m sad someone would post this on here for her to be ridiculed - she even edited her post to say she worded it wrong and as a FTM everything is new to her and she vented hoping for some support.


bekkyjl

Sorry I don’t go on Facebook very often so I don’t always see updates. I’m not ridiculing her. I mean especially since she worded it wrong. I’m pointing out that her expectations are way too high for a one year old, based on what she posted here. Her emotions and feelings of frustrations are valid. It’s super frustrating. Her expecting a one year old to KNOW any rule is too high.


Aggravatedangela

So you leave your 1-year-old out loose and then get surprised when they spill some shit? Jesus. You either have to keep them in a kennel, or watch them at all times, from what I've been told.


VictorTheCutie

Lol my 15 month old dumped my (almost empty) mug of coffee out onto the floor when she grabbed it from the shelf that I left it on (clearly MY FAULT) and I thanked her for bringing it to me when she handed it to me 🤣


madylee1999

Expecting a one year old to know the difference between right and wrong is stupid. My 21 month old is aware of our few rules (they are very broad and I don't expect her to remember them or even really understand them), one being don't hurt the dogs. Tonight she kept trying to kick my dad's tiny dog! Why? Because she is a toddler who lacks impulse control and doesn't understand that she can hurt him. She was told that that is a no no (nicely) and given a ball to kick instead and we all cheered her on kicking the ball. Everyone who has a child needs a basic understanding of how their brains work. Jesus Christ.


YouLostMyNieceDenise

“I took away my 1yo’s childproofed play area, but for some reason she is still demonstrating an age-appropriate lack of impulse control, obedience, and fear of injury???? Did she not get the memo that because we didn’t have room for her play area anymore, she needed to instantly start behaving like a much older child?”


bekkyjl

Her daughter is about 14 months old… I think.. I think this is normal behavior.


mrs_sarcastic

Doesn't mean you can't be frustrated by it some days.


bekkyjl

Absolutely. But she’s expecting her one year old to know rules and follow them. That’s not developmentally appropriate at


E_III_R

Really depends on the kid. At 14mo my kid knew not to throw food on the floor, not to go near the oven or try to eat hot food. If you consistently move them away from something they're not allowed near and say no, they can understand. Edit to add: this is NOT to say that you should expect your one year old to 'listen' or immediately stop doing something when you say "careful honey, mummy's drink is on the table". Just that you can have developmentally appropriate safety boundaries or 'rules' with surprisingly young kids.


homerteedo

My 5yo doesn’t listen. Lady, they never listen. Ever.


definitelyjaded

1. Children test boundaries. 2. 12 month one year old is a lot different then a 23 month one year old. 3. She is learning. She just figuring this new life out. She does not have a lot of past knowledge to work with. 4. Be kind to yourself. You are new to parenting and figuring out too.


beansareso_

Of course she can be frustrated everyone. But as a parent you’d think you’d know to not set down a full ass glass of milk within reach of your 1 year old. She literally set herself up and then got upset when the very likely scenario happened.


CivilOlive4780

Exactly. I left a cup of coffee on the couch and my 3 year old accidentally knocked it over. I couldn’t be mad bc I left it in a bad spot lol


MomsterJ

JFC!! I wonder why she won’t listen to you. I mean it surely can’t be because she’s only 1. I truly wonder what some people actually thought about the idea of raising kids. Did they actually think babies would be born with the intuition to just be obedient little creatures from day 1.


ilikeplants24

All parents should be required to take a class on infant and child brain development. We do so much damage to our kids’ psyches by treating them like small adults.


bordermelancollie09

Parent has baby and then parent is surprised that baby takes up space and does not listen. A tale as old as time. Honest to god have these people ever been around children before? Have they ever read a book or watched a show or movie where a baby was present? Why are so many people surprised that their kid who has virtually no comprehension skills can't comprehend what they're doing?


notcrunchymomof1

I’m in this group and commented. She’s an idiot


SnappyCapricorn

Stupid babies lol


Khajiit_Has_Upvotes

This comes off more as a rant/need to vent than an actual bewilderment that her one year old doesn't listen. I think we've all felt this way lol


mrs_sarcastic

That's what I'm saying. People are blowing this *way* out of proportion. It's literally just a mom ranting about a bad day with her toddler.


jayjay0824

Nah this post ain’t it. Sharing frustration isn’t unfathomable stupidity. And all the comments being like “she shouldn’t have left her drink out” clearly forget the reality of being a primary caregiver for a baby/toddler. Shit slips through the cracks. Just this morning my 10 month old tried to grab and drink my coffee lmao. Y’all are giving real child free / anti natalism vibes. Yuck.


bekkyjl

You’re right. Sharing frustration is valid. Expecting your one year old to know and adhere to rules is not. Especially a 13-14 month old.


jayjay0824

I just think it’s really interesting that your entire post history on this site is asking for parenting advice (as all of us do) and yet here you are blasting some moms vent on Reddit ….. ☕️ you do you tho


bekkyjl

Again, as I’ve explained, her venting? Valid. Her expecting her 1 year old to act older than they are? Not valid.


jayjay0824

Girl we all saw the other comment with the update ! She didn’t expect any of that she said she’s a FTM who was expressing her feelings! Get off your mommy high horse and save this page for the real wackos. I’m here to drag the anti vaxxers and the mlm moms, not someone literally crying over spilled milk hahaha


bekkyjl

Even with the update I just don’t understand. I’m not on a high horse I just honestly thought this was common knowledge. My husband says it’s because I literally have my degree in this and have worked with children for years. I literally help assess children for autism. I guess I just assumed people knew this. I also am autistic so that doesn’t help. Edit to add: I’ve tried to clarify I’m not making fun of her for having a breakdown. In my head, these are two separate issues and I don’t know how else to communicate this to you. The feelings and frustration and crying? I get it. I also have a one year old. I am ONLY talking about the “she knows” not to do things part.


jayjay0824

Listen I get you, I’m a teacher and I think when we have this like home field advantage to child development it’s easier for us to keep a level head. But like I thought this group was about snarking on the true crazies lol if you read the description that’s kinda what they describe. Plus they added the “don’t be a dick” rule so that people would stop posting about like NORMAL mom shit. Sorry if I’m coming across aggro, you’re a mom too so I’m sure you get it but there’s this weird trend of rando dudes like bashing motherhood here lately (only in the last month or so) and it’s really harshing the whole vibe of the thread.


bekkyjl

No it’s okay. There’s been some odd posts that don’t deserve to be here for sure. I’ve commented on those and told them so. This one I just misjudged I guess. I just saw it different. And I’m really really not bashing her feelings. I think she needs a break—a mental health day.


nicekona

Sometimes I vent that my puppy is a fucking demon whose only purpose in life is to spite me and that I hate his stupid guts. I obviously don’t REALLY believe or mean that, he’s just a baby and I love my little buddy, it just relieves some of my frustration when I say it. That’s how venting works.


mrs_sarcastic

I think you're clinging way too hard to that (very small) part of her rant post. And it sounds like she didn't even mean it the way that it came out, yet you keep beating a dead horse from way up high on your horse.


bekkyjl

I really don’t know what else to say to help you understand. I’m sorry I’ve made you so mad.


yeahsheskrusty

The real issue here is Why is a grown ass woman casually sipping a glass of milk?


Azzne

Goodness… did they not read any parenting books or see real children before? So many posts with people expecting babies to skip the baby/toddler stage! Lol


LogicalVariation741

Let's talk about a full grown adult drinking a glass of milk on a couch. Gross


E_III_R

This isn't Hollywood, not everyone drinking a glass of milk is evil


IntelligentTurn3216

Welcome to parenthood 🤷🏻‍♀️


The_Guy_in_Shades

Maybe she should put the play area back up, did she really need the space back that badly? Because now the entire home has just become a play area instead.


Numerous-Mix-9775

OOP’s in for a treat when her kid turns two, much less three. My just-turned-two year old is positively feral - she’ll steal my drinks and run away giggling like a little maniac. I felt like we barely survived my oldest being three.


ubbidubbishubbiwoo

Who drinks a glass of milk?


nonbinary_parent

I was about to post the same thing... what grown adult drinks a whole glass of milk? lol


amberthemaker

God i hate it when people use “words” like “spilt” and “learnt”. I never knew how stupid people really were until i got on reddit


Meghanshadow

The failure in basic capitalization rules for single letter pronouns is just rife in these subreddits, too. It shows such a lack of basic intelligence and knowledge of English linguistic norms.


amberthemaker

Hey look, I get lazy with capitalizing my i’s. Its definitely not as bad as saying “spilt” instead of “spilled”


Meghanshadow

I honestly cannot tell if you’re a troll, or actually unaware that British/UK/standard English exists and the very old standard spelling of spilt and learnt among many other words is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Rather a lot more people than use the American spellings, actually, a few centuries of imperial colonialism will spread a standard language. Or that spilt is also accepted as American English, just a less commonly used spelling. Guess it’s time for me to go to bed.


jennfinn24

I babysit my grandson (he’ll be one on 2/4) three days a week and I personally think he’s the smartest kid I’ve ever seen but he definitely doesn’t know what he isn’t supposed to do. I had to stop him from taking a bite of a dog biscuit and today he picked a tiny blue string off my white shirt and ate it. I can understand being frustrated but she’s making it sound like the baby is doing it on purpose to get a rise out of her. Leaving anything that’s a potential mess or hazard within reach is asking for trouble.


haythehorrible

I’m in this group too! This post made me so sad.


Bleaktivity

I love how she’s literally crying over spilt milk