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I’m a Mom Who Just Doesn’t Relate to Mom Culture
I love exploring parenting blogs (like this one) and following them on social media for amusing stories, insightful views, and the occasional clever meme. However, as I scroll through endless posts about love affairs with big-box stores, praises for minivans, and secret sips of chardonnay, it’s becoming clear that I don’t quite fit into the “modern mom culture.”
Living in a bustling city certainly influences my perspective on suburban norms. We rarely drive anywhere, and I haven’t set foot in a superstore in over a decade. Malls? Do they even exist anymore? If online shopping didn’t exist, navigating my daily life as a working mom would be utterly chaotic.
I rely heavily on hand-me-downs and clothing swaps for my kids and couldn’t tell you what’s on the racks at Gap Kids. Honestly, I wouldn’t even know where to find a Gap Kids.
While I understand that many mothers enjoy a glass of wine to unwind — and let’s just say, I may have partaken in my 20s enough to fuel a small country — I’ve nearly given up drinking altogether. I noticed it just makes me feel sluggish. So, when I see all the “Mommy Juice” GIFs or posts like, “Don’t worry — there will be plenty of wine at Billy’s 1st birthday!” I can’t help but feel a bit out of place. If I skip that morning glass of wine, suddenly everyone assumes I’m expecting.
Curious, I recently searched “wine mom culture” and found a whole article on Business Insider along with a definition on Urban Dictionary, complete with quotes like: “Hey ladies, I brought the white Zinfandel to the play date!” and “Tina, it’s only 11 o’clock! We’re so bad, right?” I just can’t relate.
I don’t understand the excitement over spending three hours at a store only to rack up a $300 bill for throw pillows, nor can I fathom the stress of hitting six different shops for school supplies. I gathered a handful of pencils and Ziploc bags from around my home and tackled the rest at CVS in under ten minutes.
I’m not judging other parents’ choices; I just wonder if I’m the only one who feels disconnected from all of this. I have zero interest in posting for “Love Your Spouse Month” or sharing memes about needing coffee before I can “adult.” My kids have never been to a Toys “R” Us.
I suppose I’m just a different type of modern parent. That doesn’t mean I can’t be friends with moms who post Minion memes, but I’m glad to have found a few who don’t raise an eyebrow when I decline a glass of merlot.
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In summary, while I may not fit into the traditional “mom culture,” I’m carving out my own path and embracing my unique perspective on parenting.