Dayo Amusa, a Nigerian actress, faced significant criticism for the parenting guidance she shared on social media.
She advised parents against depleting their entire life savings to provide for their children.
On her Instagram page, she stated:
“Dear Parent!!!One mistake you should never make as a parent is raising your kids with all your life savings to eventually get so much exposure that they won’t want to stoop low to living around you.Upgrade yourself as u upgrade your kids. Plan your future so you won’t have your kids too far from you..Lately, Having all your kids abroad looks like an achievement until your old age sets in. That is when you will know that sending you money is not as important as having them around you… That’s when you will understand that life’s fulfillment is beyond money but quality of time spent with your grown up children and grand children…I’ve had an Uncle who raised all his families abroad, died at 78 and none of his kids came home to bury him and give him the last respect / honour.Men! This is not a matter of marrying many wives … It’s about being intentional with your old age plans… And if marrying more than one wife is your strategic plan, ensure you execute it with wisdom.Parents seems to cater so much for their kids that they forget ourselves in the process…Do not forget yourself in the mathematical equation of life…Always put yourself into consideration… This old age we are talking about is nearer than we think…YOU MATTER A LOT TOO 📌May God grant us the opportunity to live long in sound health and more wealth.. #jmvwithdayoamusa”
She wrote:
“I am independent because I take responsibility for my life. I refuse to play the blame game on anyone or make other people scapegoats for my failures.
I do not allow the culture or religion to define me. Just because I am a woman doesn’t mean I am less than a man. Just because my skin may be darker or lighter than someone else’s doesn’t make me any less beautiful.
I am empowered to choose my companions, belief system & standards, based on what I feel is right for me. I can stand on my own if need be, but I do not boast about it or make others feel small just because they can’t.
Being independent doesn’t mean I do not need love. It doesn’t mean I like going home alone. It doesn’t mean I hate men or that I won’t submit.
It doesn’t mean I will stop being feminine, sexy & ladylike. I still want to be cared for & pampered by my partner.
I desire to have doors opened & be treated to dinner. I still want to be protected & covered with assurance that everything is going to be okay.
YES, I Love my independence”.
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