Sentences that young parents can no longer hear

Those who have children know that others generally think they know better and are happy to give well-meaning advice unsolicited. Fanny and Julia from the reveal in this article the 9 phrases that make them roll their eyes.

"Oh yes, there are them: those comments that we parents simply can't stand to hear anymore. It feels like we can't do anything right anyway. But where do these phrases actually come from? Do we have to suffer the consequences of things others would have liked to do themselves? Are they the insecurities of others? And why do people with and without children comment on our decisions? Those decisions that we have made very consciously. No one tells us how to do our job better, right? We could go on the list endlessly, because in the first year with a baby, we parents can ourselves"
really listen to quite a bit. But first, here are our top 9:

1. „Oh, now the pacifier after all?”

Alternatively also: the carrier, the family bed, or the bottle.

2. "Are you still awake?"

There are few topics about which there are as many . Whether it's too short, too long, not at all, or even in public – as a mom, you can't please everyone anyway. That's why our top-3 statement is also:

3. "Are you not still?"

Breastfeeding is the best for the baby, so the supposed consensus. What many forget is that only mother and child decide what their breastfeeding relationship looks like, and often factors come into play that cannot always be influenced.

4. "Are you working again?"

Gladly in combination with the question „And where is your child?". Balancing family and work is not always easy. And then such a saying? Nobody really needs that.

5. "What, you're not working anymore?"

Once again, a topic where it doesn't really matter what you do, because you will probably have to hear one or the other comment anyway. So make it clear to yourself that the , must suit you and your family, and no one else.

6. "I believe your child is hungry."

The saying can only come from a true baby whisperer.

7. „Your child is already going to kindergarten? That's quite early!”

This sentence can feel like a punch in the stomach. But: You know that your child is well cared for and you look forward to each other even more after kindergarten. You casually overlook the comment.

8. „Your child is not going to kindergarten yet?”

If you miss the magical moment, the "already" is simply replaced by a "not yet". ;)

9. "Is she/he not running at all yet?"

Of course, a parent's own child is always a genius in their eyes. But comparisons like "My child took their first steps much earlier" can be quite annoying. After all, every child develops at their own pace. Tips on how to handle such comments casually can be found in the article "".

On good days, most moms and dads probably only offer a tired smile in response to such or other remarks, but on other days, they can also be annoyed or unsettled. Even though not every remark is meant to be malicious, most are simply unnecessary. Because: All parents only want the best for their child and make the decisions that are right for them – what exactly that means varies from family to family. Our advice is therefore: Be confident and do exactly what feels right for you and your child!