That Trending ‘Motherhood Challenge’ Is Rubbing Everyone the Wrong Way

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Hey there, friends! Have you noticed the recent buzz around the #MotherhoodChallenge on Facebook? It’s asking moms to share three to five joyful photos that capture the essence of being a parent and then tag a few other amazing moms to join in. Here’s how it usually goes:

“I’ve been nominated for the Motherhood Challenge! Here are 4 pics that bring me joy as a mom, and I’m tagging some fantastic friends to share theirs too!”

But honestly? Do we really need more curated “highlight reels” of parenthood taking over our feeds? It feels like we’re already inundated with polished snapshots that make parenting seem like a walk in the park. I haven’t been tagged in this challenge, which either means my friends see through the fluff or they think I’m a terrible parent (yikes!).

If we wanted to be truly honest, we could flip the script and create a challenge that highlights the real struggles of motherhood.

How about something like this:

• “I haven’t worn a proper bra since my kids came along. I challenge three friends to admit they’ve lost track of their bra size too!”
• “I’m the one eating all the Goldfish snacks meant for my kids. I dare five friends to post pics of their snack stash for their little ones!”
• “I’m living in yoga pants and haven’t practiced yoga in three years. I challenge four friends to show off their yoga wear that’s just collecting dust.”
• “My kids only listen to their dad. I dare three friends to share a pic of their secret hideout for when they need to rage-cry.”

Many have mixed feelings about the #MotherhoodChallenge. For instance, Emily Brooks from The Daily Post expressed her frustration with it saying, “Seeing all those perfect posts makes me want to throw my laptop out the window.” She pointed out that such challenges can be a painful reminder for women facing difficulties with conception. There’s a valid concern here—do we really need more reminders of the adorable moments when some are struggling? As one commenter wisely noted, “Facebook can already be tough when you’re dealing with heartache, without this sort of thing plastered everywhere.”

But hey, on the bright side, at least we’re not being asked to share and repost something claiming we’ll win a Facebook jackpot this week! That’s a small win, right?

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In summary, while the #MotherhoodChallenge may seem like a fun way to celebrate parenting, it can also come off as a bit tone-deaf to those facing real challenges. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to share the unfiltered truths of motherhood instead?