The 11 Backhanded Compliments That All Moms Are Seriously Sick of Hearing

One of the many valuable lessons of motherhood: just because it was said with a smile and a sweet delivery doesn't necessarily make it nice. On a daily basis, many moms endure oozing drool, crazy schedules, and sleepless nights. Yet despite all of the struggles, it's the "kind" words from strangers that do more damage than a blowout diaper ever could. These 11 backhanded compliments might be said with an angelic smile, but there's a deeper meaning that's just plain rude — and many mamas are sick of hearing them!

01
They're so cute. They look just like their dad!
NBC

They're so cute. They look just like their dad!

02
You're too young to have two kids!
The CW

You're too young to have two kids!

03
You had a C-section? Must've been nice to have the easy way out.
Geffen Pictures

You had a C-section? Must've been nice to have the easy way out.

04
Good for you for going back to work after having a baby — I could never let strangers watch my children.
Bravo

Good for you for going back to work after having a baby — I could never let strangers watch my children.

05
You look great for a mom your age!
Bravo

You look great for a mom your age!

06
You're so lucky that your husband works so hard that you don't have to!
Bravo

You're so lucky that your husband works so hard that you don't have to!

08
You look so pretty, I didn't even recognize you!
NBC

You look so pretty, I didn't even recognize you!

09
You sure do have your hands full!
Warner Bros.

You sure do have your hands full!

10
How great that you're a stay-at-home mom now! I couldn't do that, I'd get so bored with nothing to do all day.
Hunting Lane Films

How great that you're a stay-at-home mom now! I couldn't do that, I'd get so bored with nothing to do all day.

11
You're brave, taking a baby that little out in public. I would be afraid she would get sick!
Disney Channel

You're brave, taking a baby that little out in public. I would be afraid she would get sick!