Things Parents Shouldn't Be Sorry About
31 Things Parents Shouldn't Be Sorry For

You don't owe anyone an apology if you board a plane with kids in tow. But as parents, it often feels like we're constantly saying we're sorry: to kids, other parents, complete strangers. And while an apology is sometimes necessary, most of the time it isn't — no matter how hard someone tries to guilt you into one. So next time someone gives you a dirty look, just shout a simple, "sorry I'm not sorry."
1 Having a Baby Who Cries in Public

2 Breastfeeding Your Baby (Especially in Public)

3 Bottle-Feeding Your Baby

4 Letting Boys Be Boys, and Girls Be Girls

5 Disciplining Your Kids

6 Needing an Extra Cup of Coffee

7 Getting Annoyed With Your Children

8 Having a Child With Food Allergies

9 Telling Little White Lies

10 Skipping the Gym

11 Taking Time For Yourself

12 Taking the Kids to a Restaurant

13 Hiring Some Extra Help

14 Letting Kids Play on Your iPad

15 Letting Kids Eat Sugar

16 Saying "No"

17 Staying at Home

18 Having a Job

19 Skipping That Third Bedtime Story

20 Keeping Kids Off Social Media

21 Bursting Into Tears

22 Bribing Your Child With Candy

23 Throwing Your Kid a Low-Key Birthday Bash

24 Ordering Takeout For Dinner

25 Feeling Frazzled 99 Percent of the Time

26 Embarrassing Your Child

27 Traveling With Kids

28 Taking a Trip Without the Kids

29 Declining Invitations

30 Being Overly Protective

31 Hugging Your Child Too Tight
