Parenting is a tricky proposition. Although I'm no parent, from the outside it seems as if parents are constantly getting criticized for the choices they make.
The parenting features in this slideshow don't help, however. From three-martini playdates to VOIP babysitting, I can't help but wonder if these kids will grow up okay.
Implications - The age of the 'MILF' jumpstarted this trend, and now terms such as 'yummy mummy' and 'sugar daddy' have become an integral part of pop culture. The idea that parents no longer have to devote their lives to their children has become widely accepted. The age of 'Mother' and 'Father' is over, as parents no longer make their kids a main priority.
29 Questionable Parenting Practices
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Bad Parent Shoots
Children Photographed in Shocking Situations
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Creepy Inventions For Parents With Kids
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Chinese Child Ball
New Sport or a Bubble for Babysitting?
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Parents Hemorrhaging Money on Extravagant Parties
My Super Sweet Sixteen
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Socialites as Suburban Housewives
Paris Hilton Plays Mommy for Tony Duran
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Not Your Typical Mom
HotMomsClub
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Chore and Allowance Website
Parents Pay To Kids Pre-Paid Mastercard
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Robotic Babysitters
In-Store Robo-Nanny Lets You Shop in Peace
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Virtual Babysitter
iRobot Connectr
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iPhone Baby Trackers
‘Trixie Tracker' Record-Keeping App Helps Busy Parents
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Fashtastic Motherhood
Pro Mom Couture Caters To Stylish Devoted Mommies
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Cell Phone Monitoring Software
Radar Lets Parents Keep Tabs on Their Teens
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Poor Parenting Poems
An Outcry for the Neglect of the Younger Generations
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Moms as Eco-Terrorists
Environmentalists Say Octuplets' Carbon Footprints Aren't Tiny
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How to Raise Pirates
New Parenting Book
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Parental Equality
New Daddy Fashion Dont's
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Warrior Moms for Healthy Lunches
Burger King 'The Battle is Over' Ads
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VoIP Babysitting
Skype is a Cheap and Easy Way to Watch Your Kids From a Distance
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Parents as Dogs
Family Network Foundation Campaign
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Parental Revenge 2.0
'Oh, C**p, My Parents Joined Facebook' Website Shares Embarrasing Moments
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Facebook Contests for Moms
Mothers Weigh in On Economy for Sears' “Busted Moms”
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Moms as Drinking Buddies
When Mom Pays, Cross-Generational Debauchery Wins
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Next Generation Parents Bond Through Video Games
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The Three-Martini Playdate
Cosmo Moms Are Reclaiming The Adult World, One Brat At A Time
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Parents Track Kids Online
Live Data On School Behavior
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Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Natural Parenting
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Parents On Campus
Frosh Week For Mom & Dad
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Spooky Infant Essentials
Hello Bello and Beetlejuice Collaborate on Limited-Edition Diaper Designs
Mother's Day Cafe Promotions
This Starbucks Mother's Day Promotion Rewards Moms and Kids
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
AI Job Skill Tools
Dove Chocolate's Mom Experience Translator Helps with Reintering the Workforce
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Vitamin Shot Stalls
Plenish Set Up a Little Shot Shop Staffed by Knowledgeable Kids
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Freshness-Monitoring Milk Attachments
The Veba Baby Alerts Parents When Baby Milk Has Expired
AI-Fuelled Caregiving Apps
Nanni AI is an App that Helps Parents Understand their Babies
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Mid-Life Sex Festivals
Davina McCall Debuts World's First Menopausal Sex Festival for Gen X Women
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Cartoonish Parental Timepieces
These New Swatch x The Simpsons Watches Come in Two Styles
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
Nursery-Friendly Air Purifiers
The 'Airo' Air Purifier Baby Monitor Concept is Multipurpose
Kid-Friendly Plant Milks
Silk Kids Delivers the Taste Kids Love and the Nutrition Parents Want
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Kid-Friendly Carbonated Fruit Drinks
PLEZi FiZZ is a Healthier Bubbly Beverage for Tweens & Teens
Celebratory Family Menus
KFC Curated the Real-Talk Mother's Day Menu with Chrissy Teigen.
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Safe Youth-Focused Metaverses
Roblox is Upgrading and Scaling its Safety and Civility Guidelines
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
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
'The Unofficial Home Alone Cookbook' Has 75 Recipes
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Limited Edition Diaper Prints
The Honest Company Blends Style and Practicality
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Age-Restricted Skincare
Mantle Implemented an Age Limit on Its Website to Protect Gen Alpha
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
Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
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
Adult Anti-Aging Skincare Brands
'Boomer Babe Beauty' Offers a Curated Anti-Aging Collection
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Plant-Based Infant Sunscreens
Isehan's UV Aqua Milk Provides Skincare Benefits and Sun Protection
Mother-Specific Self-Care Kits
The Honest Company Offers the Relaxing Self-Care Gift Kit
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
AI Baby Generators
This Tool Gives People a Glimpse at Their Potential Future Child
Sustainable Baby Skincare Lines
'Mini Humans' is Eco-Friendly and Safe for Sensitive Skin
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
AI-Powered Lullaby Apps
The 'Baby Bond' App Uses AI to Read Lullabies to Kids as Family Members
AI Baby Tracking Apps
Baby Records Helps First-Time Parents Navigate Stress and Milestones
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Fraud-Fighting Elderly AIs
O2 Developed an "AI Granny" to Waste Scammers' Time
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Whole Milk Infant Formulas
Bobbie Whole Milk Infant Formula Features Grass-Fed Dairy
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
AI-Generated Baby Images
AI Baby Generator: Futurebaby Creates Baby Images from Parent Photos
Cream-Topped Shooters
Licor 43’s Baby Lager Looks Like a Shot-Sized Serving of Beer
Mom-Approved Baby Clothing Lines
The Maybe Baby Collection is Exclusively at Boots in the UK
Pregnancy Support Communities
Aware.ai Pregnancy App Connects Moms with Communities and Resources
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Nostalgic High-ABV Cocktails
Dirty Shirley Extra Dirty is a Boozy Reimagining of a Childhood Drink
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Special Needs Parenting Platforms
Rare Parenting is Supportive and Educational
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Gift-Wrapping Cheese Pop-Ups
The Babybelves Holiday Village Provides Festive Snack Breaks
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
AI-Powered Age Verification Apps
The Privately 'AgeAI' App is Being Used to Combat Underage Sales
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Family Game-Sharing Platforms
Valve is Introducing 'Steam Families' to Replace 'Family Sharing'
Kids Safety Gadgets
Pinwheel's Plus 3 and Slim 5 Keeps Parents and Kids Connected Through a Device
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Dating Site-Launched Group Chatrooms
SugarDaddyMeet.com Has Introduced a New Group Chatroom
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Easy Drinking Canned Cocktails
These New Shake Baby Shake Flavors Have a 3.4% ABV
Indian Baby Care Debuts
Lifelong Online is a New Indian Baby Care Brand for Young Parents
AI Personal Childcare Assistants
Colone Records Baby's Sleep and Tracks Insights for Parents
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Child-Centric Online Safety Campaigns
Wondershare FamiSafe Engages Parents with a Contest
Freeze-Dried Youth Supplements
Vmores’ Kids Care 3 in 1 is Free from Artificial Colors & Flavors
Global Phone Call Solutions
Callmama is a Virtual Phone Numbers App Spanning 150 Counteries
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
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Airline Employee Nursing Kits
AirAsia Debuts a New Nursing Cover as Part of Its Moms-on-duty Kit
AI Birthday Party Invites
Teddy Party Helps Parents Send Invites to Their Kid's Birthday
Travel-Ready Milk Powder Sachets
Voyager's TSA-Approved Todder Milk Needs No Refrigeration
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel
Isla and Mimi Made a Baby Collection Using Indigenous Artistry
Fathers Day Short Films
Dove Men+Cares Debuted the 'Care Makes a Dad' Initiative
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Cake-Infused Bourbon Cocktails
This Clarified Cake Milk Punch Recipe is a Celebratory Treat
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Digital Parenthood Platforms
Aura Has Launched the Digital Parenthood Community
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
NSFW Party Card Games
'Fork Milk Kidnap' from Hasbro is a Cards Against Humanity-Inspired Game
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Paternity Leave Advocacy Campaigns
The Dad Shift Highlighting the Inadequacy of the Current System
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Maternal Healthcare Capsules
CARiNG Pharmacy Celebrates 30 Years with Launch of 'Mom & Cutie' Line
Small-Format Martinis
Macchialina's "Bambini Tinis" Make Martinis Sessionable
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Snackable Martini Cocktails
Bar Valentina Serves The Snack Size Happy Hour with a “Teeny ‘Tini”
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend