I’m an honest mother – I don’t let my children shower every day and I don’t play with them because it’s boring

A mother has sparked fierce debate after admitting that she doesn’t allow her children to shower daily because it ‘costs too much’ – and revealing that they don’t brush their teeth twice a day.

Georgia, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, recently posted a clip on her TikTok account, outlining the ‘controversial’ things she does as a parent.

It included not ‘playing with her children all day’ because it ‘bores’ her and permitting her kids from going into the bathroom with her.

The content creator remarked that she is ‘fully expecting all the mums to come at me with their pitchforks’ as she spoke about her family.

In one of the confessions, Georgia admitted that playing with her youngsters ‘bores her’ and that they need to ‘learn independence’.

Elsewhere, she added that she often has housework and would like to use her time to finish tasks that need to be done. 

The parent also doesn’t allow her children to be in the room with her when she’s using the bathroom or showering.

Despite her youngest being two years old, Georgia reiterated: ‘You are not allowed in the same room as me while I’m doing my own thing.’ 

The mother also said she only allows them to wash ‘every other day’ because of the rising costs of her water bill, along with having home-cooked meals three times a week.

She added: ‘Do I look like a bank or do I look like I’ve won the Euromillions? I don’t think I do, do I? So therefore they will have three home-cooked meals a week and the rest can be freezer food, maybe even a McDonald’s. Come at me.’ 

Lastly, Georgia revealed that she tells her children not to wake her up at 5am, urging them to play by themselves or put on a video to watch, adding that they can wake her up at 6am earliest. 

In another clip, Georgia said that her kids don’t brush their teeth twice a day as recommended by dentists.

‘They brush them once a day, not even once a day sometimes I won’t lie to you,’ she recounted.

‘It just depends on the moment, the mood and how I’m feeling. But do they have beautiful white teeth? Yes they do.’ 

The content creator, who has three children, said that she is ‘fully expecting all the mums to come at me with their pitchforks,’ after revealing that she doesn’t play with her kids all day

In another clip, Georgia said that her kids don’t brush their teeth twice a day as recommended by dentists

Georgia said she will only cook meals for her children three times a week and allow them to have freezer food or McDonald’s 

 

Georgia received backlash from users about her take on parenting with some expressing their shock about her not encouraging her kids to clean their teeth frequently

The mother also allows her children to have chocolate and sweets after ‘every meal’, adding ‘I do it, so why can’t they?’

While some parents have spoken about their concerns with technology, Georgia is seemingly all for it, as she hasn’t placed a limit on her children’s screen time.

She asked: ‘If they’re overstimulated am I going to put myself through more mental torture just because they’ve reached their 30 minutes of screen time?’ 

Along with apologising to them when she raises her voice, Georgia also added that she ignores swear words ’90 per cent of the time’.

She added: ‘Making a big song and dance about it is just highlighting it more than it needs to be.’ 

However, Georgia received backlash from users about her take on parenting, with some expressing their shock about her not encouraging her kids to clean their teeth frequently. 

One said: ‘My parents didn’t instill teeth brushing habits and me and my siblings have all suffered as adults.

‘Have you taken them to the dentist to see if they are suffering as a result.’

Another penned: ‘Get them off the screens. Get them reading a book. The single best thing you can do to invest in their future. Honestly 1, 2 and 3 just screams that you’re about as mature as your children.’

‘As a dental nurse I’d be definitely encouraging brushing at night time we say this is the most important time,’ a third remarked. ‘If you can’t get another time in.’ 

However, others were encouraged by Georgia’s candour. 

A fourth added: ‘Followed you immediately. Love it. Keeping it real as a parent.’

One commented: ‘Do I agree with some no. Do I respect you- absolutely. I love ur bluntness and ur reasons. U go girl.’

‘You are an absolute legend,’ another read. ‘I love how real you are.’