A GYPSY woman has revealed the rules she has for her three children.
Bonnie Marney, a from the , expressed that her kids, who are aged between two and nine, don’t have .
A gypsy mother has shared an insight into her parenting style, leaving many dividedCredit: tiktok/@bonniemarneyx
Not only does Bonnie Marney let her kids swear, but she also revealed they can eat “anything they want” at whatever timeCredit: tiktok/@bonniemarneyx
Not only this, but they are also allowed days off whenever they want and won’t get told off if they swear.
Posting on , Bonnie, who described herself as a “ mum,” gave her followers a “little insight” into her , causing a big divide.
She said: “My children do not have a bedtime – why am I going to sit there for two, three hours trying to get three chavvies to , and then also, why am I just gonna send them to bed?”
As well as this, she recognised that if her children “want a day off” school, they can have a day off, without being questioned.
When it comes to , Bonnie acknowledged: “If any of my children have done something wrong, they will be disciplined as they should be – obviously each child is different in the household, but they all get disciplined the same, all of them get the same punishment – no iPads, no phones, they get shouted at, end of story.”
Bonnie then shared her stance on – a style focused on empathy, respect and understanding, aiming to guide children through communication and positive discipline rather than punishment or control.
She snapped: “I don’t believe in , I don’t believe it works – gentle parenting is for gentle children, my children ain’t gentle.”
Not only does she not agree with gentle parenting, but she’s happy for her youngsters to use foul language too, as she explained: “I swear in my household so if my child copies me, whose fault is that? My fault, so why am I then gonna tell them off?”
While Bonnie stressed the importance of “personal hygiene” with her kids, she then shared her thoughts on and recognised that her children are “allowed anything they want” at whatever time.
She added: “If you want a fizzy drink, go and have a fizzy drink – you want a chocolate at 9 o’clock at night, go and have a chocolate at 9 o’clock at night – my sweet drawer is at reach, it has never been out of bounds and it never will be.”
Parents react
Bonnie’s clip, which was posted under the username @ bonniemarneyx , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 322,100 views.
But while many couldn’t agree more with Bonnie’s , other mums raced to the comments to share more on how they raise their children.
I don’t allow the language in front of me and they do have a bed time
TikTok user
One person said: “I totally agree with what you say 100 per cent.”
Another added: “I think we’re very similar when it comes to raising kids.”
Different parenting styles explained
There are four recognised styles of parenting explained below:
Authoritarian Parenting
What some might describe as “regimental” or “strict” parenting.
Parents with this style focus on strict rules, obedience, and discipline.
Authoritarian parents take over the decision-making power, rarely giving children any input in the matter.
When it comes to rules, you believe it’s “my way or the highway”.
Permissive Parenting
Often referred to as “soft parenting” or “yes mums/dads”.
Permissive parents are lenient, only stepping in when there’s a serious problem.
They’re quite forgiving and they adopt an attitude of “kids will be kids”.
Oftentimes they act more like friends than authoritative figures.
Authoritative Parenting
Authoritative parents provide their children with rules and boundaries, but they also give them the freedom to make decisions.
With an authoritative parenting style, parents validate their children’s feelings while also making it clear that the adults are ultimately in charge.
They use positive reinforcement techniques, like praise and reward systems, as opposed to harsh punishments.
Neglectful or Uninvolved Parenting
Essentially, neglectful parents ignore their children, who receive little guidance, nurturing, and parental attention.
They don’t set rules or expectations, and they tend to have minimal knowledge about what their children are doing.
Uninvolved parents expect children to raise themselves. They don’t devote much time or energy to meeting children’s basic needs.
Uninvolved parents may be neglectful but it’s not always intentional.
A parent with mental health issues or substance abuse problems, for example, may not be able to care for a child’s physical or emotional needs consistently.
A third commented: “Never agreed with a stranger more.”
However, one woman explained: “I was allowed all of the and it did me no favours and now my kids don’t know what it tastes like and have no interest as I wish my mum hadn’t let me.”
Another mother wrote: “I don’t allow the language in front of me and they do have a .”
Whilst someone else simply penned: “Yikes.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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