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'Am I a mean parent?' Mum confesses stealing things out her child's party bags …
A mother's candid admission about her approach to children's party bags has ignited a discussion among parents on social media.
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Parents Divided: The Great Party Bag Debate Sweeps Social Media
A recent social media post by Australian mother ClareTherese_ has ignited a lively debate among parents about how they handle children's party bags. In a video shared on August 18, 2025, ClareTherese_, a mother of three, candidly asked her followers if they "filter out" items from their children's party bags, particularly sweets and colored treats. "My four-year-old goes crazy if he has certain things, like the gummy bears and crunchies," she explained, detailing her practice of removing such items. She also humorously admitted that she and her husband sometimes consume the confiscated treats themselves. The video, which quickly garnered over 9,000 views and numerous comments, highlights a common parental conundrum. Responses from other parents varied widely. One commenter stated, "In 14 years of parent and many many birthday parties, I have never taken anything out of a party bag." Another shared a similar sentiment, "I look at what they have. But it’s a little loot bag just let them enjoy it." However, many parents resonated with ClareTherese_'s approach. "Personally I eat about half the lollies and leave the rest for the kids," one parent confessed, while another noted, "I do...I eat most of the things or give them away. I limit sugar." Concerns about safety were also raised, with a parent mentioning, "I have a toddler, i take out anything unsafe like marshmallows, also bubbles cos she just tips them out." The discussion underscores the diverse parenting philosophies surrounding children's treats and party favors.
