A TikTok post by Jasmine Giachetti prompted parents to share outrageous comments they've received about their children's appearances. Ample responses revealed unsettling observations, from criticism for using haircuts as punishment to insensitive remarks about special needs children. Parents expressed disbelief at the audacity of strangers, highlighting societal pressures and misplaced judgments regarding how children 'should' look. The stories underscore the challenges and emotional toll of navigating unsolicited opinions in parenting, where comments can unintentionally harm and provoke anxiety.
A medical assistant told me my son has a face only a mother could love.
An older woman told me my twins are absolutely 'kidnappable.' What?! Why would you tell me my biggest fear?
'Why does your daughter look like that?' My daughter has special needs and this absolutely broke me. I think my daughter is beautiful.
'Wow, your daughter has the body of a hockey player.'
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