Woman Divides Opinion After Saying She Won't Leave Her Daughter Alone With A Male Relative

A mother has stirred up both backlash and support after sharing how she plans to raise her daughter.

This mom of two has some strong and controversial opinions on raising children, and after voicing them on social media, people are split on whether she's being too strict or just protective.

Aubrey, who shares her thoughts on TikTok as @theorganicmami, raised eyebrows when she explained that she would never leave her daughter alone with male relatives.

She also laid out other rules she intends to enforce, which some people found quite strict.

While doing her makeup on camera, Aubrey got into the details of her parenting methods with her followers.

She made it clear, "No sleepovers, not even with family members. And she will never be left alone with a male. I don't care if you're the grandparent, the uncle, or the cousin."

Some social media users condemned the mother for her parenting plans Getty Stock Image

Aubrey emphasized that she would treat her daughter the same as her son.

She said, "For instance, me letting my son go out late but not my daughter because it's too dangerous for a woman - I'm just going to treat them both the same."

She believes in equal treatment and doesn't want to impose different rules based on gender.

She also mentioned that her kids won't be able to keep any secrets from her and her husband.

"Secrets will not be kept from your parents. And if you're one of those people now saying 'I'll give you candy when your mum's not here, just don't tell her', that's the quickest way to never see us again," she stated firmly.

Aubrey has specific rules for the adults around her daughter too.

"She doesn't have to kiss you, hug you, or sit on your lap just because you asked her to and because you're a relative and haven't seen her in a long time," she said. 

"She doesn't have to respect you if you don't also respect her. As a child, she will still have opinions and emotions, and she is allowed to feel a certain way."

In addition to these rules, Aubrey plans to homeschool her daughter and prefers holistic healthcare methods before turning to Western medicine.

Some people praised the mother and wished their parents had similar rules growing up Getty Stock Image

She explained, "We're not going to do a public school system that makes you sit at a desk for eight hours and not learn anything you really care about." 

She continued, "I am teaching her to stand up for herself, set boundaries, and say no."

Aubrey is also teaching her daughter that she can always come to her and never has to hide anything. 

This open-door policy is central to her parenting philosophy. People were divided in the comments section.

Some thought she was depriving her daughter of childhood memories by not allowing sleepovers. 

One person commented, "She won’t ever be allowed to have sleepovers with her friends? No judgement. Just those were some of my best childhood memories."

Another added, "If you know the parents and the kid, I don’t see the harm in sleepovers, they’re honestly some of my best memories." However, others praised Aubrey for putting her daughter’s safety and well-being first. 

"I am teaching her to stand up for herself, set boundaries, and say no." TikTok/@theorganicmami

"So many things happened to me as a child AT A SLEEPOVER!! Good for you mama," one person commented.

Another shared, "I used to get so mad at my mum for not letting me go to sleepovers. But now that I’m a mum, I understand."

A third person said, "I used to be forced to let male family and friends give me kisses, hugs, and sit on their laps as a kid. It was 'cute' and it traumatized me."