Public shaming has been one of the most talked-about societal issues in today's generation. Through the years, public shaming has been drastically increasing, especially now that we have different social media platforms that we can publicly share our thoughts and opinions.
However, there is a new type of public and online shaming that has been going around lately, and this shaming directly mocks women. This is called "mom shaming". Moms who are seen on social media platforms wearing something "too" revealing, such as bikini pictures and night out outfits, and breastfeeding in public are bashed publicly and are bullied to a whole new level.
Being a mom has got to be the toughest job in the whole world. Imagine taking care of her children till they grow up and raising a family, no wonder moms are almost near to be considered as a superhero. Aside from all the stress, frustrations, and sleepless nights that they go through, they also go through mom-shaming from people in public, and they definitely don't deserve to be shamed at for being a parent to her children.
Why People Shame Moms
Although mom-shaming is already not new, especially now that we have internet and social media to circulate conversations, it has become a major issue not only to moms but to women in general as well. Whether it's about a mom who still shows off her body after having three kids, the stretch marks that they see on them, or the way they feed their children in public, no wonder mom-shaming can cause a deeper kind of stress and frustration to moms.
Normally, people who shame on other people just go on the Internet and go to different social media platforms and bash them through it. When people shame other people, it's mostly because of the actions and behavior that they show and they judge them for it. However, for mom-shaming, most of the things that are being bashed by a lot of people are does not have anything to do with wrongdoings by moms. Most of the comments thrown at them are more about how they feed their children, their way of raising their children (especially when it's different from the norm), and even the way they let their little ones sleep with them on the same bunk.
There are also times that people shame moms because of their parenting decisions. Thus, online mom-shaming has become their outlet for pointing out their own beliefs. There are also instances that mom shame other moms, which is a bit disappointing if you come to think of it since moms share the same experiences and frustrations and are expected to stand for each other.
The reason why moms shame other moms is because of jealousy. There may be moms that are still fit while others are struggling with their body after birth and are insecure about themselves. These type of issue may spark jealousy and will end up shaming moms on social media.
What Moms Should Do and What They Shouldn't Do
Every mom is at risk when it comes to mom-shaming. Even if the people behind the shame are also moms, they are also in danger. If you're a mom who is going through mom-shaming, here are 10 things that you can do and you shouldn't do.
Ignore and avoid giving a response.
If you commented, delete it.
Do not obsess yourself in shaming.
Always look at a mom's perspective.
Comprehend what they typed.
Try to abstain from social media.
Do not put more shame on shamers.
Always stay and think positive.
Avoid embracing a victim mindset.
Always have a drive and control of your life.
