I let my baby eat chocolate cake for breakfast and lick the floor of Morrisons. Mean trolls say I’m a bad mother but they’re wrong.

A mum has hit back at trolls who criticized her parenting after revealing she let her 11-month-old eat chocolate cake for breakfast.

Mum-of-two Charlotte has split opinions after taking to social media to reveal some of her controversial parenting techniques.

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“Things that I do as a mother that people probably won’t agree with,” she said.

Charlotte revealed that her daughter has no limits on screen time.

“If she wants to watch Peppa Pig for 12 hours, she can,” she said.

This caused outrage among some parents, with one commenting: “You’re going to end up with a brain dead child.” There is scientific evidence of the effect of screen time on mental development. »

In response to this, Charlotte said: “She learns more from TV than from toys, so I will continue to thank myself.”

She also revealed that her child is allowed to eat whatever he wants and sometimes has cake and chocolate for breakfast.

Some commenters were concerned about Charlotte’s daughter’s dental hygiene, however, she said she doesn’t always have time to “cut fruit”, so she gives her child chocolate buttons as a quick snack .

The mother added that she also lets her daughter “play independently for hours.”

One concerned commenter criticized Charlotte, saying it was “extreme” as parents have a duty to make an effort to play with their children.

However, Charlotte replied: “If she’s happy to do it, why should I stop her, I like cleaning the house, darling.”

If Charlotte’s daughter falls, she says she doesn’t pick her up immediately, but leaves her for 10 seconds, after which she says she’s “already set.”

She added that she doesn’t sterilize her baby’s milk bottles because her daughter is already “licking the floor at Morrisons”.

Commenting on this, one person said: “The bacteria found in bottles are not the same as those in the ground.

“Cronobacter can cause meningitis if it is not cleaned properly and multiplies in bottles.”

Different Parenting Styles Explained

There are four recognized parenting styles, explained below:

Authoritarian parenting

What some might call “regimental parenting” or “strict parenting.”

Parents with this style focus on strict rules, obedience and discipline.

Authoritarian parents appropriate decision-making power, rarely giving children a voice in matters.

When it comes to rules, you think it’s “my way or the highway.”

Permissive parenting

Often referred to as “gentle parenting” or “yes moms/dads”.

Permissive parents are lenient and only intervene when there is a serious problem.

They are quite forgiving and adopt a “kids will be kids” attitude.

Often they act more like friends than authoritative figures.

Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative parents impose rules and limits on their children, but they also give them the freedom to make decisions.

With an authoritative parenting style, parents validate their children’s feelings while making it clear that adults are ultimately in charge.

They use positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and reward systems, rather than harsh punishments.

Neglectful or uninvolved parenting

Essentially, neglectful parents ignore their children, who receive little guidance, education, and parental attention.

They don’t set rules or expectations and tend to have little knowledge about what their children are doing.

Uninvolved parents expect their children to raise themselves. They don’t spend much time or energy meeting children’s basic needs.

Uninvolved parents can be neglectful, but it’s not always intentional. A parent with mental health or substance abuse issues, for example, may not be able to consistently meet their child’s physical or emotional needs.

In response, Charlotte said: “They are washed in hot water.

“I’ve been doing it for a few months now and she’s doing great.”

Finally, the mom said she feeds her 11-month-old baby every night because that’s what she and her partner eat.

One concerned commenter said: “Babies under one should have no more than 1g of salt a day, and you’re feeding him takeaways and cakes? So irresponsible.”

Charlotte replied: “I’m also going to put all of his food into the Weight Watchers app and count calories and salt.”

The mother’s video, posted under the username @charlotte11678, went viral, racking up more than 68,000 views on the video-sharing platform.

Despite the controversy, many people were supportive of Charlotte’s parenting techniques.

One person said: “Agree with all of that.”

Another person said: “You do what costumes you don’t let anyone judge you.

“Your daughter is beautiful and looks happy and healthy.”

A third said: “Finally a real post.”

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