45+ People Get Real About Parenthood and Share Their Take on How to Raise Kids

Isabella Penn

Nov 4, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

Whether you're a parent, about to become one, or haven't dipped your toes in parenthood yet, we've all got some thoughts on raising kids. Because, well, we were all raised one way or another. And the way we grew up shapes how we view the world and our relationships in it. Plus, thanks to social media, we've got a behind the scenes look at some of the not-so-great and the awesome parents out there. What I'm getting at is, everyone's got some strong opinions on this.

So, when someone hopped on X to ask folks about their parenting beliefs, the comment section exploded. There was everything from "no phones before 16" to "parents don't always have the answers," and more. There were even some hot takes that lit up the comment section with controversy. So, whether you're knee-deep in diapers or just pondering parenthood, this thread is worth taking a peek. Even if you don't see eye to eye with every single comment, remember, we all had our own unique upbringing. It might just shift your perspective a bit!