I can’t be the only one who thinks this is a weird thing to say to a baby…

Maybe it’s not something I’d say, but I don’t think there’s anything weird about it

I personally don’t like it - same with people saying that little kids have boyfriends / girlfriends - but I think it’s just One Of Those Things that people say x

I would have called it out and said "bit creepy to say about a baby, please don't make comments like that again". I think those types of comments are disgusting, babies and children don't flirt.

It is weird — just like when they say ‘lock up your daughters’ creeps me out. Anyone that sexualises a child shouldn’t have or be around them. 😂😭

That’s gross. People who sexualise children’s behaviour like that clearly have no idea of the lasting effect that can have on a child.

People do say that, and I agree it’s creepy!

I think it’s one of those things people say without thinking about it too much. I really don’t think it’s that deep or even that strangers are sexualising your child. They just mean He’s being charming and are using a bit weird terminology about it. It’s a bit outdated and will probably die out but people that say it generally don’t mean any harm. X

When my landlord met my baby for the first time, he bit his fist and said “oooo, she’s gonna drive the boys mad!”. I was so confused by the comment and I agree it’s just a weird thing old people say, but it’s still a bit creepy when you think about it.

It's just a thing people used to say all the time that doesn't land well in today's society. It's usually their way of saying the baby is cute. I don't care for it but most people mean it in a generally harmless way.

So many people sexualize babies and kids without even knowing it. It's so weird to me. That also says a lot about the incestuous spirit that runs in many families. Lots of people grew up being sexualized by adults (lots of time their own parents and direct family) that they don't even realize it's not normal.

not trying to jump in here, but I guess I am. From the comments, it was definitely you sexualising your own child. Just saying.

I don’t think it’s wrong. It’s cute and funny I think.

I think this is just harmless but I don’t blame you for being a bit concerned in this messed world.
This for sure is something that wasn’t meant to be weird In my opinion.
It’s the same as when a little boy might be surrounded by all his mums friends obsessing and someone says ‘ look he’s a little ladies man’ or ‘ he loves the ladies’.
It’s just a joke.
For me personally, I wouldn’t want someone joking like that in front of my child once they actually understand things though😅

I plan on putting a huge halt to any comments like that tbh. People should be more conscious of the things they say. “I don’t mean it in that way” well the word has one meaning so maybe use a different one 🤷🏻‍♀️ people not being conscious of inappropriate behavior and speech doesn’t make it any less inappropriate.

I think in today's world with everything going on despite maybe someone being harmless or whatnot... We need to call people out or speak up when a comment makes us uncomfortable, whether it's a comment towards yourself, your children or maybe someone you are with. I don't think we should be constantly worried about being a people pleaser or "keeping quiet" because that's how things happen in the world and how things escalate or get buried. Just because someone else may accept it, doesn't mean we have to be followers and tiptoe around people's feelings. We are all individuals, we are all entitled to have our own feelings and we are all entitled to not be made to feel uncomfortable in ANY situation. I refuse to change my beliefs and morals just to appease others and I think we should all be entitled to that, it's our right 🤷🏼‍♀️ everything these days gets labelled as "aggressive" or "dramatic" when it's 100% okay to tell someone "hey sorry I really didn't like your comment as it made me feel uncomfortable".

Also wanna add that part of the joke that people considered funny about comments like this was exactly what people are describing here - that obviously a baby can't flirt, ha ha, funny, like saying a dog or a cat is flirting with you, because most people get that obviously that is impossible, which is what made it funny to some people. No one actually said these things with the intent of sexualizing infants, the impossibility of it was part of the joke, and most people understood that. It just doesn't land well in today's societal context.

Times change, some people are just behind the times and some are too young to remember the context from 35 years ago.

People really need to get a life and stop this victimhood over everything 💀💀💀 it’s really not that deep, you’re making stuff up in your head

🙄 …. Literally, ridiculous people can’t say anything anymore without it being seen as malicious
This days you could literally say good morning to someone & they’d be offended or think your being malicious