"Wine mom" is a term that is used to describe a typically upper middle class mother, often with young children, who turns to alcoholic drinks to cope with being over-worked or fatigued from parenting. [1] [2] [3] Alternatively, the term 'Wine Mom' may also be used as a label of self empowerment, or as a means of finding acceptance by others in a social group. [4] While this term is most frequently used to describe parents, its usage extends to other individuals as well. [4] The term may also be used in a self descriptive manner, and it is not necessary for a third party to label one as a "wine mom." [4]
The term "wine mom" first came into popular use during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the terms origins date back to at least pre-2016. [4] [5]
Factors that have been considered relevant by commentators include:
"Wine mom" is a term that is used to describe a typically upper middle class mother, often with young children, who turns to alcoholic drinks to cope with being over-worked or fatigued from parenting. [1] [2] [3] Alternatively, the term 'Wine Mom' may also be used as a label of self empowerment, or as a means of finding acceptance by others in a social group. [4] While this term is most frequently used to describe parents, its usage extends to other individuals as well. [4] The term may also be used in a self descriptive manner, and it is not necessary for a third party to label one as a "wine mom." [4]
The term "wine mom" first came into popular use during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the terms origins date back to at least pre-2016. [4] [5]
Factors that have been considered relevant by commentators include: