We’ve seen this advice column from the Washington Post’s Carolyn Hax a few times in our feed over the past few days and it really is amazing. What would you do as a mom if you took your son to a public playground and were immediately accosted by these harpies asking you to come back later so their daughters can play in a boy-free environment?
“Who are these people???” was our reaction, too:
who are these people???? pic.twitter.com/acyL1Uj3fM
— Elise Terry (@elisecterry) April 27, 2018
Over to you, Twitter. Do. Your. Thing:
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/990023521718980608
SERIOUSLY?! I’m the mom of 2 daughters and a son. This woman is insane. https://t.co/QXsuh03Er0
— Some chick named Heather (@hboulware) April 28, 2018
I’d tell her to f*** off. That’s my better nature. https://t.co/Jx5RH9NZZi
— Mean Wee Old Woman Deb (@mddebm) April 28, 2018
Thank God I had sane Mom friends. That was a true blessing. People have literally lost the plot. https://t.co/2NaQU8mvm6
— MLH ♥️ (@just_mindy) April 28, 2018
Oh, hell no. I would make it a point to show up at this park with my boys and as many of their friends in tow as possible.
This makes me so mad I could spit nails. https://t.co/ui4A9tmxGV
— Amy Curtis (@RantyAmyCurtis) April 27, 2018
And we really, really like this suggestion:
I hope the boy mom comes back next week with 20 more boys and their Moms & they have Army men, nerf guns, dirt and worms and they have a big Ol boy fest right in the middle of this stupid playgroup. Oh, and I hope they bring soda & Happy Meals. https://t.co/2NaQU8mvm6
— MLH ♥️ (@just_mindy) April 28, 2018
Now, here’s the best part…
Hax, the Washington Post columnist, basically tore into this mom for her entitled behavior and made it clear that she was the one with the problem:
So relieved this was the reply… pic.twitter.com/xx4hPbzio7
— Becky Hennessy (@BeckyGHenn) April 28, 2018
“There is hope for mankind after all” … maybe:
Thxs for posting reply, there is hope for mankind after all.
— Kitten T. Britches, Esq. (@KittenTBritche1) April 28, 2018
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