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Social media has cultivated a performative culture where expressions of hardship are met with either exaggerated support or scorn. For example, a TikTok parody skit captures the absurdity of this dynamic—mothers claiming to "balance" it all while being judged harshly whether they stay at home or return to work. These exaggerated portrayals reflect a collective obsession with morality policing and the judgment of maternal choices.
The Dangers of a Toxic Motherhood Narrative
The central danger lies in how these online behaviors distort perceptions of motherhood, transforming it into a battleground filled with shame and guilt. Moms venting frustrations are often unaware that their words might contribute to the very societal pressures they feel overwhelmed by in the first place.