There are plenty of odd parenting tactics out there and this cluster features the cream of the crop.
Depicting everything from bad parenting photoblogs to presidential parenting styles, you'll learn a lot about what sort of parent you want to be (and what sort you don't).
Click above for some shockingly odd parenting tactics, but make sure to keep an eye on your little ones while you do.
Implications - Youth consumers have a strong desire to lead atypical lives. This stems from a rejection of the lifestyle choices of their parents and a yearning to express their individuality. Companies ought to take the mindset of these young consumers into account when advertising their products.
10 Odd Parenting Tactics
From Plushie Spy Cams to Parenthood Exploitation Kits:
Shelby Lee Walsh — May 17, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Worst Parenting Photoblogs
A Gallery Full of Parent-Kid-Tastophies
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Bad Parent Shoots
Children Photographed in Shocking Situations
8
Documenting Poor Parenting
This Evidence of Parenting Fails Ensures I Will Never Reproduce
7
Blogs for Brutal Parents
'I Hate My Parents' Exposes Poor Role Models
6
High-Profile Teen Parents
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin
5
Flamboyant Parenting Ads
Sexy Advertisements Bring in Attention to 'Parenting 101'
4
Plush Parenting
Teddy Bear Proves Helpful In Nurturing Endangered Lemur
3
Presidential Parenting Styles
Michelle O Channels Jackie O
2
Parenthood Exploitation Kits
The 'Office Kid' Bridges the Gap for Childless Employees
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Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Natural Parenting
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AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Mischievous Candy Metaverses
The Sour Patch Kids Mischief Tycoon Experience Engages Gen Alpha
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches
The Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure Connects Kids to Parents
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets
Ticktalk5 is a Smartwatch Phone for Kids' Safety
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Limited Edition Diaper Prints
The Honest Company Blends Style and Practicality
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Mom-Targeted Matching Labor Outfits
PatPat Launched a Line of Matching Labor and Delivery Outfits
Everyday Parenting Products
KeaBabies New Products are Parent-Friendly
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Mother-Specific Self-Care Kits
The Honest Company Offers the Relaxing Self-Care Gift Kit
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
AI Baby Generators
This Tool Gives People a Glimpse at Their Potential Future Child
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
AI-Powered Lullaby Apps
The 'Baby Bond' App Uses AI to Read Lullabies to Kids as Family Members
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos
The Personality Pics AI Tool Helps More Pets Find Forever Homes
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Personalized Sleep Tracks
Huggies' Sound of a Hug App is Targeted at Infants
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Affordable Pregnancy-Friendly Kits
The Honest Company's Pregnant + Pampered Set is Comprehensive
Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs
The Dad Hoodie is Presented as an Innovative Apparel Option
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Makeup-Hiding Accessories
Elf's Cosmetic Security Line Offers a Safe Hiding Space For Your Makeup
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Sleepaway Camp Kits
Welly's Happy Campers Kit Helps Parents and Kids Prepare for Sleepaway Camp
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI-Powered Parenting Chatbots
ParentGPT Provides Answers to Parenting Questions
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps
Procreate Match is a Dating App for Those Looking to Start Families
Daycare Organization Essentials
Colle à Moi Offers Daycare Organization Tools
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Special Needs Parenting Platforms
Rare Parenting is Supportive and Educational
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Indian Baby Care Debuts
Lifelong Online is a New Indian Baby Care Brand for Young Parents
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Baby Care Trackers
Little One Tracker Allows Parents to Track Sleep, Feeds, and Milestones
Parenting Course Apps
Tiny Souls Media Debuts Zip and the Tiny Sprouts Alongside a Parenting Tool
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Private Baby Cameras
BeddyBytes Turns Laptops or Phones Into Secure Baby Monitors
Expansive Children's Story Collections
KidTales PLR Helps Cultivate a Love of Reading
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Social-Based Pregnancy Tools
Peanut Introduces New Pregnancy Tracking Features for its Social Site