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22 Egregious Double Standards Between Rich And Poor Parents

"When rich parents don't vaccinate their kids, it's because they 'did their own research' and can afford to treat their kids if they get sick. But poor parents who don't vaccinate are considered ignorant."

Parenthood is hard for so many reasons, and it seems like society is determined to judge every decision parents make. That judgment is a thousand times worse for poor people, thanks to the double standards when it comes to things rich vs. poor parents do.

Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to share the worst double standards between rich and poor parents, and the response was overwhelming. Here are some of the best replies:

1. "Remember when Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell were talking about not bathing their kids until they were visibly dirty or smelly? Regular families would be getting home visits for neglect if people thought they were doing that."

Closeup of Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell
Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

—maryd427057014

2. "Making your kid do chores or get a job. If you’re rich, you’re teaching them responsibility and how to not take things for granted. If you’re poor, you’re making your kid grow up too fast and take on too much responsibility at a young age."

—Anonymous

3. "Rich people can get away with giving their kids unique names because those kids may never need to work, or there will be some sort of nepotism for their future. But poor parents who name their kids something unique are ridiculed, and those kids will have a harder time finding jobs."