Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been criticised by many Nigerians after revealing that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17.
Naijaonpoint reports that the movie star made the revelation in a recent interview with content creator, Mr Lilgaga.
According to Laide, she likes the fact that her daughter would reference her as the person who introduced her to nightlife and alcohol.
She said, “I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing.”
The remark sparked several reactions, with many berating her for introducing her daughter to alcohol and nightlife as a minor.
@DonMike_X wrote: “And are you a good mother like that ?”
It_hafizski wrote: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise. At that age, guidance and discipline should come first, not clubbing.”
DamiTheOG wrote: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”
Just_2undeywrote: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on. All these coming from someone that calls herself a mother.”
Brainpink wrote: “Make una leave her, that’s how she wants to train her girl. Because if you dey overprotect, sometimes she will still go to the club, drink alcohol and still smoke join, and you won’t notice. But sha, small small ooo.”
@SamanthaIdunumi wrote: “I know una go won cut her head but do you guys know what this kids do when their parents are not there? Is cool she was the one that teach her all this ! Am sure she told her the good and the bad side of it !!! Una dey form holy !! In this kind era!! 15 years self dey smoke”
Sturbyrich opined: “Low-key this thing normal, at least her daughter will be free to talk to her about anything. If she no carry her go club, she’ll still go by herself and might even do worse things.”
Shuluemp wrote: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”
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