Overview

• Carolin Kebekus, a 44-year-old comedian and mother of a one-year-old, has spoken out against the pressures social media places on mothers.
• She argues that platforms like Instagram create unrealistic expectations, making mothers feel like failures if they cannot meet idealized standards.
• Kebekus contrasts modern motherhood with past generations, noting that mothers now face global comparisons rather than just exchanges within close social circles.
• She points out that Instagram has become a marketplace where mothers are expected to excel in areas such as parenting, nutrition, and developmental support.
• Kebekus expresses personal frustration with the pressure to ensure her child’s cognitive development, fearing societal blame if her child is not deemed gifted.