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Is This Really Something To Be Proud Of?

Jan 2, 2023

02:33

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Exploring the illusion of picture-perfect homes on social media and the pressure to keep a spotless house with kids around. Redefining what it means to be a good parent in the midst of chaos and messiness.

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Authentic parenting embraces mess as a sign of kids having fun and being themselves.

Maintaining a perfect home facade may hinder children's expression and conceal parenting realities.

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Embracing the Messiness of Parenting

Parenting is not about maintaining a perfect, spotless house devoid of any evidence of children. The pressure to present an Instagram-worthy image of flawless homes with no mess can lead to feelings of jealousy and insecurity among parents. However, the truth is that kids are naturally messy, chaotic, and dirty, and this is a sign of them being themselves and having fun. Trying to hide their presence only masks the beautiful evidence of parenthood. Accepting and embracing the mess is a testament to successful parenting.

Redefining Cleanliness and Parenting

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Some people’s houses look like they don’t even have kids. You see it on the Instagram accounts of the picture-perfect influencers. Or you go to a dinner party at a house that seems way nicer than yours. Where is the evidence of the kids? The mess. The piles of toys. The smudges on the windows and the walls. You know these people have kids, but somehow it looks like regular people live there instead of feral animals.

Maybe this makes those parents proud. Maybe this makes you jealous or insecure.

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