Family should ideally be the group we trust above all others. However, this isn't the reality for everyone worldwide. This sentiment has led a TikTok user to share her perspective on parenting.
The user advocates against leaving her child alone with male relatives and opposes allowing sleepovers. Her views have stirred a debate among parents; some support her stance, while others find her choices controversial.
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Aubrey, a mother of two, holds strong opinions on parenting. She aims to raise her children in today's unpredictable world with maximum safety.
On TikTok, Aubrey, known as @theorganicmami, has around 2,000 followers, a number steadily increasing. In a recent "get-ready-with-me" video, she discussed her approach to raising her daughter.
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Aubrey began by stating she wouldn't permit her daughter to have sleepovers. While many might concur, few would question the trustworthiness of their own family, preventing children from staying with grandparents or other relatives.
She further emphasized her daughter wouldn't be left alone with male relatives, asserting, “No sleepovers. Not even with family members. She won't be left alone with any male, whether grandparent, uncle, or cousin.”
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Further Insights From Aubrey
As Aubrey applied makeup, she mentioned treating both her children equally, implying her son would face the same rules as her daughter.
In Aubrey's view, neither child should be out late due to safety concerns. She remarked, “I won't let my son out late while restricting my daughter. Both will be treated equally.”
Regarding affection, Aubrey clarified her daughter wouldn't be forced into hugs or kisses, whether from friends or relatives. She added, “No secrets from parents. And if anyone tries to bribe with candy, saying 'don’t tell your mom', they won’t see us again.”
Aubrey also stressed her daughter's right to express emotions freely and her decision to avoid public schooling. “If you don’t respect her, she won't respect you. She has opinions, emotions, and the right to express herself,” she stated.
Mixed Reactions in the Comments
Comments varied widely. Some parents supported her views, with one saying, “I understand the no sleepovers rule, speaking from personal experience.” Another shared, “My mom avoided sleepovers for safety, and I later discovered friends faced abuse at sleepovers.”
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Conversely, some questioned her choices. Many recalled cherished memories from sleepovers and felt her children might miss out. A teenager shared her frustration, “Not attending sleepovers, I missed out on so much; I resent my mom for it.”
Another commenter questioned Aubrey’s trust in her male relatives, asking, “Why not trust your brother or dad? Do you leave her alone with her dad?”
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