She Says Childfree Women Are Threatening Since They Challenge The Idea That Motherhood Is The Biggest Accomplishment
One woman on TikTok has sparked a controversy over how people feel threatened and upset by childfree women. Many viewers got defensive and criticized her video, which only proved her point further.
In her video, TikToker Christina Huynh (@christinajhuynh) discussed how childfree women challenge the idea that motherhood is the biggest accomplishment that women can achieve, upending the message that society has ingrained into us.
“Parents who are mad at childfree content on here are actually just mad at themselves because that content is a reminder that they had another choice, and that can be extremely triggering, especially for women who are realizing that motherhood is not what they were promised,” said Christina.
Childfree content brings parents’ pre-existing insecurities to the surface and makes them face their feelings. In addition, having kids often does not give them the external validation that they had expected to receive.
It takes a lot of effort, research, critical thinking, and courage to unlearn what we were taught by society. Most childfree women have done the work.
By actually reflecting on motherhood and all the things that come with it, they were able to come to the decision that it does not align with what they want for themselves as individuals.
Christina also talked about how simply having kids because other people around you are having kids does not make you a good parent.
Motherhood will permanently change your life, so it should require a lot of thought before embarking on that journey.
Although Christina received some criticism, many more agreed with her stance and mentioned how they were childfree themselves.
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“I’m absolutely convinced that childfree women give more thought about what it takes to raise a child before making their decision than most parents do,” commented one user.
“I think that parents forget they need us. My friend went on a trip with her husband, and I watched her kids for four days. Do you think other parents would have time for that? No! But I had the time,” pointed out another.
“I’m a mom. Do you and be happy. I don’t like the vibe of pushing parenthood on anyone who isn’t into it. It’s a personal choice. Why shame each other??” declared a third.
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