LET’S STOP SHAMING MOMS
A recent survey highlights the common forms of public shaming that mothers experience. Here are the findings:
51% of moms reported being rudely confronted by a stranger while trying to calm their child during a tantrum.
49% faced rudeness when forced to change their child’s diaper in public due to lack of restroom access.
47% were subjected to rude comments about their child by strangers.
44% encountered rudeness when bottle feeding their child in public.
44% also faced rudeness while breastfeeding in public.
44% received passive-aggressive advice from relatives.
44% were given unsolicited advice by strangers.
41% noted receiving dirty looks in a restaurant while with their child.
36% were criticized by strangers regarding how they dress their child.
35% were admonished about their child's diet by others.
These statistics reveal a troubling trend of public scrutiny and judgment faced by mothers, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and support in parenting contexts.