Anyone else tire of the “plant mom” and “dog dad” me too conversation? It seems to be more frequent. For example, company says, “Parents, please share pictures of working from home with your kids during Covid” for a diversity and inclusion project. Undoubtedly someone responds, “what about my plant babies? 🤣”. I don’t want sympathy but I find it childish. Just give us the courtesy of understanding that plants and pets are not the same. Stop “me too’ing”

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Having been on both sides (former fur baby mom, now a little human mom), we all know they’re not the same (honestly, they’re not and if you want the list, as to why - I’ll happily share).

But you don’t know anyone’s circumstances and maybe those fur or plant babies are all they can or choose to have in growing their home life. Same goes for the childless person who’s a sole caretaker for a parent/family member. Everybody’s got their thing and if they want to be included, it’s not that big a deal, really. What are we talking about here, a social media post, company email, event??

I do see benefits of each population getting their own shine though. Would make for a nice series anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I can respect that. Thanks for a thoughtful response. 🙏🏽

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Give me the courtesy of not talking about your kids poopy diapers non-stop. Why is finding something that brings their life joy and talking about it childish? If it’s a diversity and inclusion project maybe take a second to think about how not everyone has the privilege and ability to become a parent. Also whooooo carrrrres. Here’s your gold medal for being a “real mom”

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If I can call my kids skin dogs, you can fur baby all you want.

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I totally get this sentiment and it used to bug me too, but (like the previous poster so eloquently pointed out) I have to realize it's just a thing some people hold on to. I will admit, I'm still working on not cringing at the "plant parent" ones, but I hold solace in the fact that parents of human beings all know it's not the same. I've also found that since my kid has grown a bit, I find it mundane to talk at length with coworkers about their tiny babies and am more interested in hearing about older kids. For me, it seems like whatever phase I'm in, I'm just more likely to relate to someone in a similar phase. But, honestly, I 100% get your gripe.

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Thanks for the response! I appreciate the perspective

I tried two separate times to empathize with co-workers dealing with chronically sick children by talking about my chronically sick asthmatic cat. I only realize in hindsight, after having kids, just how offensive that must have been for them! In the moment, I was struggling to care for this cat both financially and time-wise, and I was completely distraught over it. I didn’t yet know the depth of worry and despair that a parent faces. It’s all relative, I guess?

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We learn with experience. I remember, years ago, feeling how unfair it was that mothers left at 5pm to pick up kids. Lucky them, I thought! Having kids now, I realize how stressful it is to race out the door with unfinished work only to log back in after hours. I realize how embarrassing it can be to miss a meeting because “I have to pick up the kids.” And I realize that mothers can be the most time efficient employees because they are forced to prioritize.

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