UNBELIEVABLE! Mom Shamed for Toddler Being a Toddler at Doctor’s Office

Picture this: you’re at the doctor’s office with your 2-year-old son who you suspect has an ear infection. The waiting room doesn’t have a play area, so your little one is just walking around, babbling quietly, and looking at the art on the walls. Sounds harmless, right? Well, not according to one woman in the waiting room who was clearly not a fan of your son’s innocent behavior. She hissed her disapproval, and you couldn’t help but feel hurt and question yourself as a parent. Let’s dive into this story and see what happened…

Toddler’s Doctor Visit

The Usual Routine

The Lone Woman

No Complaints Before

Toddler’s Innocent Babbling ️

The Woman’s Irritation

The Hissing Comment

Defending the Toddler ️

Floored by the Comment

Questioning Myself

Toddler’s Crime: Babbling in a Waiting Room?

Our concerned mom takes her 2-year-old son to the doctor’s office, suspecting he has an ear infection. The waiting room doesn’t have a play area, so her son quietly roams around, looking at the art on the walls and babbling about shapes. Usually, no one seems to mind, but this time, there’s a 50-year-old woman who is clearly irritated. She hisses her disapproval, saying the child is too loud and should sit quietly. Our mom defends her son, reminding the woman that he’s only 2 and not causing any harm. The woman huffs and tells her to be a better mom and control her son. Our mom is left feeling hurt and questioning herself. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Mom shamed for toddler being a toddler at doctor’s office

Parent shames mom for toddler being a toddler at doctor’s

Childfree person shames mom for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

Showing empathy for others at the doctor’s office

Mom feels guilty for toddler’s infection at doctor’s office

Struggling parent empathizes with mom shamed for toddler’s behavior

Mom gets called YTA for letting toddler walk around office

Dealing with a sick toddler in a doctor’s office: ESH.

“YTA. Doctor offices are not playgrounds.” Bring toys instead!

Mom receives YTA judgment for toddler wandering in doctor’s office

Double standards: Adults can talk, but toddlers can’t make noise

Mom gets called a**hole for sick toddler at doctor’s office

Screen time in doctor’s office: YTA or NAH?

Parent shamed for not entertaining child at doctor’s office

Parent shames mom for letting toddler wander at doctor’s office

A commenter shames a mom for letting her toddler roam around in a doctor’s office, calling it unsafe and rude.

Parent criticized for toddler’s behavior in doctor’s waiting room

Keeping toddlers seated in waiting rooms is considerate etiquette

Mom receives YTA judgement for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

User calls out parent for spreading germs at doctor’s office

Teaching children manners in public places is important. YTA.

A commenter shames a mom for her toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office.

Empty nester complains about noisy kids at doctor’s office

NTA defends mother from unnecessary shaming for toddler’s behavior

Empathetic comment on tough parenting experience, suggests COVID precaution.

Parent-shaming comment, suggesting poor parenting skills.

Defending the mom: NTA. Toddler being a toddler ‍♀️

Mom receives unfair criticism for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

Be prepared with activities to avoid toddler tantrums

Childfree commenter defends toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

Mom shamed for not taking precautions at doctor’s office

Encouraging comment to a mom shamed for toddler’s behavior

Let toddlers be toddlers! NTA for taking your child to the doctor’s office.

Being considerate of others in waiting rooms is important

Mom shamed for toddler’s behavior at the doctor’s office. YTA verdict.

Empathy lacking mom shames toddler at doctor’s office. NTA.

Being immuno-compromised is tough, lesson learned.

Mom criticized for not bringing toddler entertainment to doctor’s office

Defending a mom shamed for her toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

Tips for keeping toddlers quiet and germ-free at appointments.

Experienced parent defends mom shamed for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office. NTA

Blaming the mom for a toddler’s behavior

Mom shamed for toddler’s coughing in doctor’s office ❌

Mom criticized for letting toddler roam in doctors waiting area

Helpful suggestion for keeping toddler entertained at doctor’s office

Mom shamed for letting sick toddler roam at doctor’s office

Mother criticized for letting toddler roam at doctor’s office

Tips for keeping a sick toddler calm at the doctor’s office

Pediatrician office needs separate sick and well waiting rooms

Letting toddlers be toddlers: NTA for mom’s actions

Don’t let her hateful comments get you down. You did nothing wrong.

Toddler roams at doctor’s office, shamed mom vs rude woman.

Defending OP from YTA accusations amidst overreactions and nitpicking.

Wildchildmom might be the a**hole, but maybe she’s got a great kid ‍♀️

NTA. New pediatrician needed for sick/well kid separation

Toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office – ESH, but older woman should have had more patience.

Parent of 3 defends mom shamed for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

A simple solution to avoid toddler tantrums at the doctor’s office

Substitute teacher shares funny story and advice on staying healthy. ESH.

Parenting advice or shaming? YTA comment sparks debate

Empathetic response to mom shamed for toddler’s noise at doctor’s.

Mom shamed for not entertaining toddler at doctor’s office

Mom shamed for letting sick toddler spread germs at doctor’s office

Parenting solidarity defending against unrealistic expectations and shaming.

Parenting shaming at its finest

A German’s experience with waiting rooms shows US’s anti-child culture

Cultural differences in parenting attitudes. No a**holes here.

Don’t shame a toddler for being a toddler in public

Supportive comment with NTA verdict and helpful tip

User explains unsanitary conditions in doctor’s waiting room.

Contain the germs! Gentle YTA suggests better etiquette

Redeemed mom learns from shaming after not considering sickness spread

Parent shares how they keep kids occupied during doctor visits

Retail worker calls parent YTA for letting child play in store.

Etiquette reminder for sick child at doctor’s office

Mom receives backlash for toddler’s behavior at doctor’s office

An older woman shares her opinion on kids in public spaces ‍♀️

Toddler’s normal behavior shamed by miserable lady, NTA wins

Toddler behavior shamed at doctor’s office. NTA defends mother.

Waiting rooms should have things for kids to do

Defending a mom’s right to let her toddler be a toddler

Toddler being a toddler , mom shamed NAH

Bringing toys to the doctor’s office is a great idea

Parenting advice: prioritize safety and sanitation in public spaces with kids

Choosing the right doctor can avoid unnecessary stress for all

Mom criticized for not containing toddler’s germs at doctor’s office

Defending a mom against harsh shaming after toddler’s doctor visit

A comment explaining why the mom is the a**hole.

Defending a mom shamed for toddler talking at doctor’s office.