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Moms Embrace 'Petty Parenting' to Cope With Exhaustion

Original: Moms Who've Had Enough Are Adopting "Petty Parenting," And It's Too Funny

Mothers who feel burnt out by the demands of raising children are embracing so-called 'petty parenting' — a humorous approach where parents respond to kids' antics with playful, small-scale payback, such as mimicking their behavior or issuing mock retaliations. The trend is spreading online, with moms sharing funny examples and saying it helps them vent frustration and keep a sense of humor about the daily grind of parenting.

Why now: Frazzled parents are finding the trend relatable and funny as a lighthearted way to express burnout.

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• Moms Who've Had Enough Are Adopting "Petty Parenting," And It's Too Funny · AOL.com

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