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The ‘new breed of school mums’ are CRAZY, here’s my main complaint
A MUM-OF-SIX has lifted the lid on what it’s really like re-joining the school scene after a almost two decades and she’s not impressed with the “new…
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Digital Divide in Parenting: Mum's Candid Take on Modern School WhatsApp Groups
A recent social media video by user Carla Two Times Three has ignited a conversation about the evolving landscape of parental communication within school communities, particularly highlighting the increasing reliance on digital platforms. The video, uploaded on August 27, 2025, features the mother of six expressing her candid frustrations with what she terms the "new breed of mums" who predominantly utilize class WhatsApp groups for all school-related interactions, including crucial social event invitations. Carla recounts a personal experience where her youngest child, who recently commenced reception, inadvertently missed several party invitations because she had initially opted out of the class WhatsApp group. "I just thought they were being rude because, obviously, I don't speak to anyone," she stated in the video, explaining her initial assumption that invitations would be distributed through more traditional channels. She further criticized the perceived abandonment of printed invitations or direct, face-to-face communication among parents. Beyond missed social opportunities, Carla expressed significant exasperation over the nature of discussions within these digital forums, citing examples of parents sharing highly personal and, in her view, irrelevant details such as children's bedtime routines during hot weather. She asserted her disinterest in such minutiae, stating, "I don't give a fucking shit," emphasizing a desire for greater privacy and less intrusive interaction. This perspective offers a glimpse into the challenges some parents face in adapting to an increasingly digital-first school environment, sparking broader questions about communication etiquette and parental engagement in the modern era.
