How Society Looks at Mums with “ Naughty ” Children Society often judges mums with “naughty” children unfairly. Explore the double standards, pressures, and how we can build more empathy for parents. The Reality of Parenting Under Society’s pressure. Walk into a supermarket, café, or playground and you’re likely to see it sooner or later: a child throwing themselves on the floor, shouting, refusing to listen, or demanding a snack that Mum won’t buy. The child is having a tough moment—but so is the mother. Almost instantly, people glance over, some with sympathy, others with disapproving frowns. For many, the unspoken judgment forms quickly: “ Oh !She can’t control her child. ” This moment may only last a few minutes, but for mothers, the weight of society’s expectations lingers much longer. How we view mums with “ naughty ” children reveals a lot about the pressures of modern parenting, gender roles, and our collective lack of compassion. Snap Judgments and Quick As...