Megan McKenna has recently addressed criticism from a BBC personality regarding her parenting skills. The former TOWIE star, aged 32, responded to comments made by Bernice Marie, a contestant from MasterChef series 13, who referred to Megan as a “bad mum” because her 11-month-old son, Landon, has not yet started crawling.
In a detailed post on her Instagram Story, Megan expressed her surprise at the criticism and emphasized that she should not have to defend her abilities as a mother. She explained that infant development timelines vary, stating that crawling can occur between seven to 13 months, and some babies skip crawling altogether and move straight to walking.
Megan defended herself by highlighting that Landon is on the verge of crawling and provided insight into his current stage of development. She also criticized the individual who made the negative comments, questioning the validity of a fellow parent judging her parenting choices.
Bernice, who exited MasterChef during the first week of series 13 in 2017, deleted her comment after Megan shared a screenshot of it. This incident is not the first time Megan has faced online criticism regarding her parenting decisions since welcoming Landon into the world.
Megan has been open about her parenting journey on social media, often receiving unwarranted comments from trolls on various aspects of her daily life. Despite the criticism, Megan has received support from her followers for standing up against mom-shaming and educating others about the natural variations in child development milestones.
By addressing the criticism firmly, Megan has shown her commitment to defending her parenting choices and using her platform to challenge judgment from strangers online. The incident has sparked discussions about the prevalence of mom-shaming on social media and the pressures faced by public figures when sharing their family life online.
