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Mum's controversial "hot take" is that she puts herself above her kids

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

12:36 9 Sep 2021


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Agree, or disagree?

A mum is causing controversy online with a TikTok video revealing what she calls a "parenting hot take".

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Raya Michelle, (username @iamrayamichelle), is explaining how things work in her family.

Basically, she creates a hierarchy of what comes first in her family.

At the top she puts herself, below that is her partner, and that's then followed by her child.

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Her reasoning for it is that if her own needs, or her partner's aren't met, they can't care for their child.

"taking care of yourself makes you a better parent" is the video's caption.

Fair point?

Well, not everyone is agreeing...

Some people are quite firmly in disagreement, calling her a "sociopath".

And some say that as "the adult", her kids should always come first.

While others are reflecting on what you're told when you board a plane "parents, please tend to your own masks first".

But, she stands by what she has said, and is ready for a "fight" to back up her point.

@iamrayamichelletaking care of yourself makes you a better parent #rayasunshine #millennialmom #nomomshaminghere #millennialparents #hierachyofneed #badparent♬ original sound - Raya Michelle


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