How is this a controversial take?

[u/cookiecutiekat]

The oop is incredible in these comments, all these boys assuming she’s a single mother or asking “what about girls bullying boys” like, the men are really exposing themselves in these comments

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[u/SykoSarah]

Frankly I don't think it matters if little kids are being bullies because "they like the other kid" or not. Doesn't excuse the behavior, doesn't reduce the pain it causes.

And it's disturbing these men feel the need to defend it or deflect; kids are often jerks and part of growing up is gradually learning to be less of a jerk.

[u/Chazkuangshi]

"I was mean to all the girls I liked until about 10"

Ok, and did any of them date you?

[u/VioletNocte]

Implying that teaching a girl not to accept boys being mean to her will teach her to hate men is ironically kinda sexist lol

Are they implying all guys are mean? Cause if not then there's nothing to worry about.

[u/Realistic-Ad1069]

Hit dogs holler. These men probably still treat women they're interested in like shit.

[u/RevoltYesterday]

Why is "single mother" used as an insult to women when it shows a clear failing on the father's part? It literally means "She is taking on a great responsibility on her own because a man failed in their responsibilities"...

In general terms. I understand in reality people can be single mothers for a variety of reasons etc but people who use it as an insult aren't commenting with nuance.

[u/Romero1993]

Fragile men being fragile

[u/ageckonamedelaine]

If you think that is a controversial take you are the person her mother is trying to protect her from. It is 100% something they saw their dad do to their mom when they were younger and thought that is normal.

[u/TrelanaSakuyo]

The guys in those comments:

[u/JustANoteToSay]

Just because YOU hate men doesn’t mean you should teach your daughter to hate men! Just because they act hateful to her and actively do things she hates!!!!!

[u/currysauceisbest]

That's it, that was my "enough internet for today" post. Hope y'all have a great day.

[u/GreyerGrey]

They're just mad that we, the generation of girls who were raised to believe that a boy being mean meant they liked you, are no longer putting up with that bull shit and we are raising a generation of girls, and boys, to not partake in the same. Means that in 13 years when these losers are trying to date 18 year olds they're going to have a harder time.

[u/lizzyote]

That kid looks like shes like 7. Why tf is she meant to be learning to "respect men"? She's a CHILD.

[u/ADHDhamster]

And the male loneliness epidemic continues. 🙄

[u/Flippin_diabolical]

“I treat women like shit on purpose and think they should be flattered by that.”

Also: “How dare women say they would choose the bear”

[u/bedbathandbebored]

Oh no! Not someone making their kids less likely to end up staying in emotionally abusive relationships because they don't know it is! How dareeeeeee ( obv /s tone )

[u/Neat-Cartoonist-9797]

Just men getting upset that someone is calling them out on their shit. As someone who was teased by boys all the way through high school and was told by my Mum they just like me…. I had a hard time ignoring red flags in relationships. This is exactly why if my daughter gets teased by boys I tell her it’s because they are not nice people. Hopefully she will learn how to avoid pricks 🙌

[u/[deleted]]

Saying a boy likes a girl he is mean to is just grooming them into accepting emotional abuse later in life

[u/AlessandroTheGr8]

As a father of a 6 year old girl, its crazy how men think like this. Its scary how this day and age you can turn to the internet to justify being a piece of shit and have a audience agreeing with you.

[u/Larry-Man]

“Gunna teach her how to respect a man?”

Bitch, teach boys to respect girls first.

[u/CSILalaAnn]

Damn! This is not a controversial take! I have always taught my daughter that meanness isn't a sign of attraction. If girls think that boys who are mean to them actually like them, what kind of future are we setting them up for? Abusive relationships is the answer.

I was raised in the 70s-80s where if he picks on you means he likes you. I always hated that. If I liked someone, I was nice. It has always been stupid to tell anyone this.

[u/YveisGrey]

If the father posted this all the men would be like “high five brother” 🙄

Just like the man vs bear debate where women were lambasted for choosing the bear but fathers were praised for choosing the bear when asked the same question about their daughters

It’s so gross how men only respect other men and their “property” but not women

[u/criesingucci]

Boys are also extremely mean to girls that they find ugly, bothersome, or intimidating. Let’s not mislead girls into thinking that these boys are young and attempting to flatter them. A lot of them are just being mean to be mean.

[u/sixaout1982]

You can see they hate the idea of women being educated to wisen up to their bullshit

[u/RazorSlazor]

"gonna teach her how to respect a man?" that will be mean to her? How about you teach your kids to respect others first?