Mykelti Brown reveals that she has had to face “severe hatred.”
Mykelti Brown is speaking out after receiving what she described as an overwhelming amount of criticism over a recent parenting decision.
The Sister Wives star, 29, took to Instagram to address backlash she received from fans who took issue with her allowing her children to use iPads during a family road trip.
According to Mykelti — whose parents are Christine Brown Woolley and Kody Brown — the criticism quickly escalated into direct messages.
“I hate when I get judged for how I raise my kids. I got some serious hate comments recently. I actually got hate DMs — massive amounts of them, a lot,” the TV personality, who shares three children with husband Tony Padron, explained. “And that’s because I gave my kids iPads.”
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<p>Mykelti went on to provide context for the situation, noting that her family of five was facing a four-hour drive to visit her sister. She said she made sure everyone — adults included — had something to stay occupied.</p>
<p>“I had my Kindle, I had my phone, I was scrolling. Tony had his podcast, he was listening. We were entertained,” she continued.</p>
<p>“I gave my kids iPads so that they could be entertained as well. They could enjoy the drive. It’s four hours. They’re fine. But I got a lot of comments even though I feel like as adults that’s exactly what we do,” Mykelti added. “We get on our phones when we drive. I’m a straight-up passenger princess.”</p>
<p>“I don’t like that we get judged so hard as a mom for trying to entertain my kids,” Mykelti concluded.</p>
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