25+ Picky Parents Reveal the Wholesome Parenting Practices That Annoy Them

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Dec 26, 2023 2:00 PM EST

You don't have to be a parent to realize that a lot of the people raising kids are — how do I put this politely? — a little eccentric in the ways they choose to do so. Countless therapists would go bankrupt if parents didn't mess their children up, but plenty are also trying their best! 

There is a cohort of moms and dads in this generation who take their role seriously, but this can lead to some stark differences in opinion. Even the most well-meaning actions can cause controversy, as proved in a recent Twitter thread. 

Asking parents what "genuinely nice" approach to parenting annoyed them the most, people did not hold back on bringing out their inner hater. It just goes to show that there is never a right answer when it comes to being responsible for a kid. The best you can hope is that despite everything, they turn out to be decent people. 

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    girl fieri @realgirl_fieri Follow What is your most hater parenting opinion? And by hater I mean a genuinely pretty nice thing that irks you. Here's one: kids bdays that ask for donations to a toy drive. Saves me zero time bc I still have to bring a gift and should I also bring small item for your kid?
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    Amy Colleen @sewistwrites. 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Idk if this counts but I do NOT like it when other parents joke about "boyfriends/ girlfriends" or "arranged marriages" between our kids. Even when it's a close friend who has a girl baby who likes to play with my boy baby! It's just icky to me no matter how cutely intentioned. Q21 127 ♡6,675 122K girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 1d. Oh I hate that too, they're CHILDREN. I don't even like it when people do the "he's gonna be a heartbreaker!" O
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    Lucy Huber @clhubes. 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Facebook swap groups for kids stuff when people post something they are giving away and are like "I want this to go to a NEEDY family" like everyone is in this group bc they are looking for free stuff, you don't get to be the Most Benevolent 99 ♡3,186 il₁ 74.9K 10 girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 1d. Yep, there are a lot of charities who would accept it also if that's what they want. But they didn't do that because they, like me, just wanted someone
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    ozymomdias has the... @ozymomdias Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri I'm pretty sure this is hater bc I know & love families that are exceptions to this and I'd never want to make them feel bad... but a HUGE chunk of parents who have screens out for kids at restaurants or w/e should NOT have screens out. TALK TO YOUR DAMN KIDS.
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    Jennifer Berney @JennBerney Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri It irks me when parents give a chipper "no thank you" when their kid is doing something like hitting them in the face. I'm in favor of not being reactive, but, like, "stop it, that hurts," feels more sincere.
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    o tarynbaum, o tary... @peepsaregood Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri people who complain about their kid getting bitten at daycare. I realize it's terrible to experience, but I've seen too many people asking about how they can get the other kid kicked out of the school and not realize how terrible that is for the other family involved.
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    Corrupt jacqueline @relkcomm - 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Not sure if this counts but gender reveal parties. Do I bring a gift? Do I bring anything? I don't even know what you're having yet. You're also having a shower? Two gifts? Q9 172 429 ₁26.9K girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 21h Gender reveals are the worst parties of all parties weird, gift grubbing, not fun, vehicles for so many cringe reactions
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    LEW a is for awesome @aimeeisawesome Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri Any sort of labeled adult event at school like "donuts w dad" or "breakfast w mom" etc. Not all families have both a mom and dad and/or not all parents can get off to attend them. Just have a breakfast w your grown up of choice.
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    maslow's hierarchy... @SCHUGARandspice Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri Not a parent, but a kid's entertainer: big, lavish birthday parties rub me the wrong way, ESPECIALLY for really little kids. I've performed at birthdays that were easily $10-20k or more, for literal babies. It's just throwing a party for yourself and using your kid as a prop.
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    ✩madison Replying to @realgirl_fieri Idk if it was just my family that did this but when family would come over for my bday my siblings would get presents too and I have always hated that 17 175 456 il₁1 25.8K IX @BR4LNWASH3D-22h : girl fieri @realgirl_fieri - 22h We don't do this bc I hate it too! L
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    big stuart little @eamij. 21h Replying to @realgirl_fieri Parents who ask for "experiences" (theme park tickets, movie gift cards, etc) as gifts instead of toys. I'm not buying the whole family an activity for one kid's birthday. A gift should be personal. 97 173 185 7,347 بار girl fieri @realgirl_fieri - 20h Also every family who wants memberships, like what? That's like 160 bucks! Your kid gets a 15-20 piece of plastic, I'll pick a good one, it'll delight them, and keep it moving
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    Candace @CandaceTomas . 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri All of the special theme days at school and special events they want volunteers for. I barely have time to make it to my own Drs appointments. 10 274 795 ₁38K & girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 1d Omg YES entirely this. Anything that requires more of parents who already have nothing more to give.
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    +17 nadia @nadiaudio 22h Replying to @realgirl_fieri biggest thing i hate is once ur friends have kids you lose contact/theyre too busy to maintain friendships. really sad n unfortunate reality that i have to accept as i get older n dont plan to have kids myself Q14 176 ● 266 ₁23K girl fieri @realgirl_fieri - 22h Yeah I have kids and I miss so many people that I used to keep up with. I swore this would never be me and while I work hard to get sitters I just naturally can't do the things I used t
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    Captain Revo @Captain_Revo . 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Parents who post a picture of their kids standing at the door on the first day of school on Facebook. 6 27 ♡244 il₁1 20.2K & girl fieri @realgirl_fieri · 1d I do this but tbh I love this answer because it satisfies the prompt and I love haters
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    Kate @katesarah128-1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Mine is listening to other parents ask their kids to reflect on bad behaviour in the moment. "Do you think hitting is nice?" Kids have no moral compass, as a parent you need to TELL them it's not nice, set consequences if they do it again, and follow through!! Stop raising jerks. Q6 174 1,026 ₁32K girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 1d The time for conversation and reflection is later! Stop gentle parenting and get your kids paws off my kid!
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    goldnecklace @goldnecklace2. 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Maybe this is bitchy but this feels like a safe space: parents who get friendly really fast and say things like "your kid is welcome at our house anytime" and then immediately ask you to watch their kids. "Look at this warm and fuzzy community!" It feels super icky to me. 271 636 ılı 25.3K 92 girl fieri @realgirl_fieri. 1d Yeah also baby I'm not leaving my kids with you! I just met you! And like, sorry but except for family I do not bab
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    ♡-Isa-♡... @Isa_11_AC Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri ... the idea that my kid has to share his stuff with anyone I tell him it's up to him but it's hard to make friends if you act stingy or don't let people play with you.
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    Susie Kline @SusieKline . 21h Replying to @realgirl_fieri Kids coming home from birthday parties with treat bags. The focus should be on the birthday child. And I don't want a bag of crap in my house. Q5 27 56 ₁5,318 girl fieri @realgirl_fieri - 20h The only gift bags I give are all candy. Consumable, doesn't contribute to clutter, thanks for coming bye
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    TripleBee @BCat415-19h Replying to @realgirl_fieri Those birthday cakes made for babies to destroy. So abso- -lutely wrong on just every level. 2 27 83 ılıl 3,744 girl fieri @realgirl_fieri · 19h Lmao this is haterade bc I love these but this is well done re: the prompt
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    sarah radz @sarahradz_ 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri Cancel me but no one wants to see photos of your kids
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    GAMING Deadweight Gami... @Clutch DWG Follow Replying to @realgirl_fieri Grandparents that want to spoil their grandkids or give them stuff they didn't allow their own kids to have or giving gifts with the intent of it being annoying.
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    Courtney @_CourtKen - 23h Replying to @realgirl_fieri I give a lot of grace when it comes to parenting and all of us doing our best, but... mom wino culture I cannot handle. Implying your kids drive you to drink and thinking it's hilarious. Nothing makes me cringe harder. (And I LOVE WINE)
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    Charly @zplerhop . 1d Replying to @realgirl_fieri People who can effectively get their kids to eat varied and healthy foods and don't have to resort to Spaghettios and take pictures of their kids enjoying dinners like good for you: I'm just jealous
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    Hazel DeCat Replying to @realgirl_fieri Kids holiday gift exchange at daycare. I had the class mom tell me everyone should be able to afford $30 for a stranger's toddler's present bc we send our kids to an expensive private daycare. Please tell me what daycare isn't expensive & private? Bc Ill send my kid there instead @DecatHazel . 1d
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    Wool Andy Ross @EamusAndy 23h Replying to @realgirl_fieri "Moving up days” and “graduations." You graduate one time. After Senior year. Moving from 8th to 9th is not graduating. Moving from PreK to K is not graduation. Moving from 3rd to 4th is not graduation. Why am I at a ceremony?
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