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My kids have a bunch of character clothes. That seems to be unpopular on HB. But if my kids is excited to get dressed because he’s got Superman or Elmo or whoever on his shirt or socks then I’m totally ok with that.

@jhd: mine too lol whatever makes her wear clothes and be happy is what she gets!

I'm usually years behind on fashion in general. I still don't own any leggings lol and I don't like pointy shoes, which seem to be making a come back (based on advertisements I've seen lately)

I don't like dogs. Like, I'll pet your dog and do my best to pretend to like it, but ... in general ... nah

I hate bows on babies, especially big headband ones. HATE THEM. You do you, but I think it looks freakish to have a headband that is disproportionately large compared to the child's head. If it's not necessary to keep hair out of her eyes, why put your child through any of that? Since I live in the south, I guess I'm lucky I have a boy

Bed-sharing gives me anxiety. Sometimes I feel like people think I'm some sort of monster for not wanting to cuddle with my children all night long

Ooh, just thought of another--I work, and I don't secretly long to be a SAHM. I like working!

@youboots: I never feel guilty or sad being away from my kids.

@Mrs. Yoyo: Me neither. I thought we might get a dog someday and I think it took 34 years and taking care of 3 kids to admit to myself, but I don't think I like dogs.

My unpopular opinion? I don't think Parks and Rec is funny. SORRY.

Unpopular opinions related to kids and parenting: I don't care if my children eat vegetables and I do make them separate meals half of the time because I would rather eat the food I like in peace than negotiate with them to try to eat their dinner. So chicken nuggets and mac n cheese it is.

@LadyDi: I also give my kid other food if he doesn't want what we're having. Not gonna lie, it's partly because I worry if he went to bed hungry, he'd wake us in the middle of the night haha. I'd rather he have a full belly!

I think ranch dressing is disgusting.

I hate ice cream. There, I said it publicly.

@wrkbrk: Wow.

I don't seek out or buy organic or non-GMO foods. Conventional is just fine with me!

My toddler doesn't have a bed time, yeah I should work on that, but it's not high up the priority list. I generally believe if they don't have to be up at a certain time, there is no need.

Admittedly my babysitter comes to our house, so he can sleep until 9 if he wants. 🤷‍♀️ I also don't force nap time.

@Mrs. Yoyo: Thank you for saying this!
I have been afraid of dogs my whole life (from birth according to my mother) we never had a pet, and now that I'm an adult I'm less afraid, but I also actively dislike them. (and well any pets. we are a no pet family. I think that animals are disgusting and a waste of money.
I was lucky growing up, none of my close friends or neighbors had pets either. We moved into a neighborhood last fall, and I realize EVERYONE has a dog Makes me want to cry and vomit.

Love this!!!

I don't care about screen time.

I let my kids eat snack foods and candy daily if requested

I let my dd wean herself of the paci..I didn't take it away or put it in a build a bear or pass it into another baby

I give my kids whole milk...as much as they want daily

I let DD ride her bike without a helmet

I'm sure there's lots more.....

@jennlin821: I don't actively hate them ... just more of a resounding "meh" and an "I would never want to deal with that." It just feels like a controversial opinion because people are SOOOOOOOO into their dogs!

But I did have cats growing up and we just got two of them. Sometimes I want to send them back in the middle of the night when they zoom up and down my hallway, but they are so much more my speed. Other than making sure they are fed and have clean boxes, they require so very little from us. So I guess that's the true root of why I don't like dogs -- way too needy and I have kids for that!

@Mrs. Yoyo: ha same as you on the dog front. I don’t hate them but I don’t “get” them or any pets really.

I also hate watermelon.

I am basically a short-order cook for my LO at meal times, and I don't care. I want to eat what I want to eat, and often that is something that she flat out will not like. I'll encourage her to try it, but I am also happy to make a sandwich for her, Indian food for me, and let DH fend for himself.

I have no trouble listening to LO cry - never have.

@Mommy Finger: haha. Same. Also didn’t grow up with one, and I’m allergic to cats so I also just view pets as less-responsive/less fulfilling obligations (compared to kids). All the feeding and vets and walking and scooping poop and managing pee—no thanks.

We had a neighbor with a sick dog whose dog managed to poop in about 6 different spots on the carpet right outside my door. I’m still livid. The HOA sent ppl to clean the carpet but the stain is still there (because the owners did absolutely nothing to treat the stains when it happened—they literally just scooped the poop as if it was a sidewalk and left the remains). Between that and their dog going crazy every time we leave or come home....

the whole situation further cements that I don’t wants pets. I don’t even want neighbors with pets at this point, haha.