Thursday, September 28, 2023

I Just Can’t Take The Mom Group Chats Anymore

Sep. 28, 2023
DING, DING, DING
I Just Can't Take The Mom Group Chats Anymore

An anonymous writer is getting extremely real about a major feature of parenthood today: the group chats. "It begins with a question about over-the-counter children's medicine and then weaves its way into a husband rant," she writes. "Then each woman shares the latest with their husband's latest annoying antics. Then comes one mom's recap of some drama her kid dealt with at the bus stop; some moms give the 'thumbs down' reply while others offer validation and advice. And finally, there's a suggestion to get a #ladiesnight on the books with some chatter about cheese plates and everyone's favorite wine. After twenty or so texts, I finally silence the chat and throw my phone to the other side of the couch."

And she's explaining just why all those pings and dings from her phone trigger that reaction. Give it a read.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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