"I don't want kids with tablets in their hands": Rihanna talks about her parenting style and faces criticism

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In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Rihanna, who has two children with A$AP Rocky and is currently pregnant with her third child, spoke openly about how she is raising her children.

According to her, her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away in May, had a major influence on her parenting style. Rihanna confessed that her father had prepared her to have two sons: RZA, 3, and Riot, 1.

“I always dreamed of what kind of grandfather I would be to them,” she said. “It prepared me for this role, to be adventurous, to love nature, to be fearless. That's how I want to raise my boys. I want them to be outside, in nature. Not kids with tablets.”

Rihanna added that her father was the "most fun" part of her childhood, which included running barefoot in nature and other activities that gave her a sense of freedom.

However, her comments sparked strong reactions on social media, especially from some parents who felt judged. One Reddit user wrote:

"Rihanna is a billionaire. I don't want to be lectured on parenting by someone who probably has a playroom in a villa with staff watching their kids run 'free', maybe on a private beach or by the pool, depending on the mood of the day. If Kim Kardashian had said this, 90% of you would call it 'parental embarrassment.'"

Another commenter said:

“She has access to high-quality care and staff. She's not the one chasing after them all day, she can delegate some of the workload to the staff, something that most parents can't afford. And she doesn't have to worry about survival like many working, exhausted mothers do.”

Someone else wrote:

"Parents have always made judgmental comments, in the '90s it was television. But it's even harder when it comes from a billionaire with a team of nannies. Keeping a child engaged all the time is a huge drain, and there's nothing wrong with them spending a little screen time."

Another user added:

"It's easy to say these words when you're a billionaire. Try being a single mother, then we'll talk."

However, it is worth noting that Rihanna has previously stated that she does not have a nanny and takes care of the children herself.

On the other hand, many users supported its approach and appreciated the fact that it gives importance to the natural and balanced development of children.

"Why do people get angry at a parent who is trying to do the best for her children?" asked one comment.

Another user shared his personal experience:

"I grew up without electronics. We had a family computer, but we were out most of the time. I love that for her kids."

Someone else wrote:

"Children need to learn patience, problem-solving, and interaction with others. This is lost in those who use tablets without limits."