A MUM has left people divided with some of the rules she has for her “feral”; children.
Raising a child can be one of the most challenging things in life, and it can be hard to know which approach to take.
Kelly is one of the many mums who has opted to use gentle parenting, to raise her two youngsters.
is a style of parenting that prioritises building a strong, positive relationship with children through empathy and respect.
It has gained popularity in recent years, but has also been heavily criticised, with some stating that it
In a recent video, posted to , Kelly shared some of her gentle parenting methods.
One of her most controversial parenting methods is that she lets her kids eat “whatever they want.”;
“They eat broccoli for dinner and sometimes crisps for breakfast,”; she said.
Kelly revealed that she uses this method so that her children don’t develop in the future.
However, many people in the video’s comments section pointed out that it is important for children to have a healthy, nutritious diet.
Another parenting method that raised eyebrows with some was the fact that Kelly never carries baby wipes around.
“That’s what my sleeves are for,”; she said, implying that she wipes her children’s faces with her sleeve.
Some of her less controversial rules, which were praised by many, include shopping second-hand, allowing her kids to be bored and answering her children’s questions honestly.
Kelly’s (@deerkelly) video has likely struck a chord with many, as it has racked up over 2.6 million views.
TikTok users raced the comments section to share their thoughts, with some criticising her methods.
One person said: “The only thing I disagree with is the wipes.
“Being clean is generally a good thing.”;
A second person said: “I feel like a nutritious diet at such a young age is kinda important.”;
A third person said: “I’m not sure letting them eat whatever they want is a good idea.”;
Others piled praise on the mum, such as one person who said: “This is exactly how I was raised.
“I grew up trusting my parents, and I spend time with them every week and talk to them every day.”;
A second person said: “I agree with every single thing on this list.”;
