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This post sums up every mum you will find in an online parenting group perfectly

Published 08:30 7 Sept 2019 BST

Updated 13:09 7 Sept 2019 BST

Keeley Ryan
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Online parenting groups can be an absolute lifesaver.

They're the perfect place to get the answers to those late night (and occasionally nagging) questions, or simply a spot to lend support to parents going through the same thing. But parenting groups can also provide a good laugh, for both the relatable parenting stories and all the different personalities out there. One parent shared a post on Reddit that captured the personalities of the mums in parenting Facebook groups - and you'll definitely recognise some of them. The original poster explained that the viral post was first shared in their wife's mum's group, but that the users at /r/parenting would appreciate it, too. It all begins with 'Mom A' writing:
“My house is on fire and my child is inside screaming. What do I do?! Picture for attention!"
The rest of the mums - from B to Z - are quick to weigh in on with a variety of suggestions, with everything from "just put some coconut oil on it!" to "try changing his diet."
Shared in my wife's FB Mom's Group from r/Parenting
The post quickly got dozens of comments, many of which were other mums chiming in with the 'forgotten' members of the mum groups.   Someone wrote:
"You for got the clueless mom. "'I just heard sirens go by my house. What is happening? I hope everyone is ok. Sending prayers.'"
Another person said the post was the exact reason they left one of their Facebook groups. They added;
"this is why I had to leave my mothers of multiples Facebook group. I got tired of posting 'please ask your pediatrician before giving that to your infant!' on every post where someone recommended the damn oils for ear aches and whatnot."
A different person remarked:
"It's missing 'but they're only little for so long... I just get as many cuddles as I can now'."

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