Mom’s bedtime routine for her kids was criticized—her unexpected response left people applauding

Parenting might be different for different families. Every parent could also have unique things they do for their kids' comfort. A mom who co-sleeps with her kids shared quite a few clips of their bedtime ritual. However, the response from people online was mixed. Some people even criticized the mom for co-sleeping with her children. So the woman, Isadora Ambrose, who goes by @happycosleeper on Instagram, responded to one particular comment through a video. The clip received over 6.4 million views.

In the video, the mom was co-sleeping with her three kids of different ages. The text overlay revealed the comment that criticized the habit. "This is what is wrong with kids these days." The mom responded through the video's caption. "I received this comment on a recent viral video of my family sleeping together… and it got me thinking… This is what people think is wrong with kids?" She added, "Being surrounded by love. Sleeping in warmth. Resting in safety. Breathing next to the people who protect them. Waking up knowing they belong." Isadora disagreed with the comment and explained what is "really" wrong with kids. "What’s *really* wrong is a culture that tells parents they must leave their babies alone in a dark room to learn how to sleep."

The mom believed that it was wrong for parents to "shame" other parents just because they didn't parent the same way as they did. "A society where too many children go to bed hungry, lonely, or afraid. Children growing up in war zones, hearing bombs instead of bedtime stories." A few other things that Isadora felt were really wrong were kids getting denied medical care and dying from treatable illnesses, families "torn apart" because of poverty and displacement. "Children living in institutions without love or connection. Young people bullied until they feel life is no longer worth living. Parents forced to choose between heating their home or feeding their children." Children living without food, safety, care and other necessities in several parts of the world were concerns that she believed needed more attention instead.

"Child abuse. These are the things that should break our hearts. Not children sleeping in the arms of the people who love them most." Many people supported the mom's take in the comments section of the video. @scotmum wrote, "My kids slept with me until they chose to sleep alone. I was ridiculed by family and friends and their school headteacher told me that it was a safeguarding issue which would need to stop. I now have two mature, loving, calm, well-adjusted, respectful young adults who can talk to anyone. Respect other people’s choices!" @kerri_jay_ commented, "These are the same people who want to sleep next to their husband every night for connection and safety. How can they not understand how much more a child needs that and how we can bring that to them?"

@natinstablog remarked, "Will have to show this to my older son as he wants a second sibling, but is a little worried how we are going to sleep as I only have two arms. Melts my heart how all three are cuddling you." @andreakgblee shared, "My daughter's 14 and still sometimes asks me to sleep with her. I cherish the moments. I love that she still wants me to sleep with her on occasions." In another video, the mom shared that she co-slept with all her children since birth. The mom and dad slept with their three kids in the clip.

You can follow Isadora Ambrose (@happycosleeper) on Instagram for more lifestyle content.

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