{"id":4418,"date":"2023-11-06T02:32:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=4418"},"modified":"2023-11-06T02:32:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T01:32:13","slug":"woman-sparks-debate-after-choosing-not-to-leave-her-daughter-around-men-including-male-family-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=4418","title":{"rendered":"Woman sparks debate after choosing not to leave her daughter around men, including male family members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A young mother is choosing to approach parenting in a pretty unique way, focusing her children\u2019s autonomy and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing criticism from others, she is sticking to her guns and is determined to uphold her unconventional parenting rules as her children grow.<\/p>\n<p>Audrey, a proud mother of two, took to TikTok to share the parenting rules she follows, which some people may find unusual\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Never leaving her daughter alone with a male<br \/>\nAudrey\u2019s top rule is non-negotiable: she says never leaves her young daughter alone with a male, even if they are family members. This means no sleepovers and no unsupervised interactions with male relatives. \u201cI don\u2019t care if you\u2019re the grandparent, the uncle, or the cousin,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She mentioned that there is only one person she trusts 100% to care for her children when she\u2019s not around, and that\u2019s her own mother, who raised her.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theorganicmami\/video\/7267670943890345262\" data-video-id=\"7267670943890345262\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;\" >\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@theorganicmami\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theorganicmami?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@theorganicmami<\/a> Controversial ways I\u2019m raising my daughter \u2728 call me crazy IDC \ud83d\ude02 <a title=\"controversialmom\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/controversialmom?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#controversialmom<\/a> <a title=\"controversialwaysimgoingtoraisemykids\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/controversialwaysimgoingtoraisemykids?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#controversialwaysimgoingtoraisemykids<\/a> <a title=\"raisingmydaughter\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/raisingmydaughter?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#raisingmydaughter<\/a> <a title=\"controversialmomtopics\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/controversialmomtopics?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#controversialmomtopics<\/a> <a title=\"controversialopinion\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/controversialopinion?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#controversialopinion<\/a>  <a title=\"raisingstrongwomen\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/raisingstrongwomen?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#raisingstrongwomen<\/a> <a title=\"crunchymom\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/crunchymom?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#crunchymom<\/a> <a title=\"chattygrwm\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/chattygrwm?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#chattygrwm<\/a> <a title=\"sahmgrwmroutine\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/sahmgrwmroutine?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#sahmgrwmroutine<\/a> <a title=\"youngfirsttimemom\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/youngfirsttimemom?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#youngfirsttimemom<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Storytelling - Adriel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Storytelling-7031101555747080194?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Storytelling &#8211; Adriel<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Treating her kids equally<br \/>\nAudrey is committed to treating both her daughter and son equally. This means applying the same rules and expectations to both of them, including curfews when they are older. She firmly believes that respect should not be imposed on her children; instead, they should be taught to stand up for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Audrey expects her children to be open and honest with her. She made it clear that anyone who tries to win her children\u2019s favor by asking them to keep secrets or offering them banned treats will not be tolerated. Her kids are not obliged to hug, kiss, or sit on the laps of relatives if they don\u2019t want to, as she accepts their right to express their opinions and emotions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these rules, Audrey practices certain habits, such as giving her children \u201cmental health days\u201d to help them regulate their emotions. She says she explores alternative and natural methods of healing before resorting to Western medicine when they are sick.Audrey values leading by example, teaching her children to set boundaries, say no, and stand up for themselves. She wants to maintain a positive self-image and avoid making negative comments about her appearance or body image, especially in front of her impressionable young daughter.<\/p>\n<p>While her unique parenting methods received mixed reactions, Audrey says she couldn\u2019t care less, as she prefers to keep her children safe by following the parenting approaches she believes in.<\/p>\n<p>One person said of Audrey\u2019s daughter: \u201cShe will definitely rebel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter getting into true crime, these are all valid, especially no sleepovers,\u201d someone else added.She explained that she is careful about protecting her children\u2019s privacy online and ensuring their safety from potential predators.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Audrey is determined to raise her children according to her principles, regardless of what others think. After all, as their mother, she knows what is best for them.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think about this unique parenting style? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A young mother is choosing to approach parenting in a pretty unique way, focusing her children\u2019s autonomy and safety. Despite facing criticism from others, she is sticking to her guns and is determined to uphold her unconventional parenting rules as her children grow. 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