An influencer from Singapore has sparked a debate after turning into a grandmother on the age of 34. Based on South China Morning Publish, Shirli Ling, now 35, welcomed her first grandchild final 12 months when her 17-year-old son grew to become a father. Notably, the influencer who runs a hen hotpot restaurant, has been married 3 times and has 5 youngsters. She had her first son on the age of 17, adopted by one other son and three daughters. 

In an Instagram video posted in March, Ms Ling mentioned her expertise of turning into a grandmother at such a younger age, calling it each “good and dangerous”. She stated she did not panic when her eldest son’s girlfriend was pregnant final 12 months, joking that her son had taken inspiration from her to change into a mum or dad at 17.

She stated, ”In comparison with different children, he’s extra curious, he likes to play. So when he advised me his girlfriend received pregnant, I felt that I needed him to resolve for himself and take accountability for his actions.”

“Depends upon the way you take a look at it and the way you handle it,” she acknowledged additional.

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In one other video, she stated she would by no means “encourage” her youngsters to have children younger, as she is aware of the difficulties as a younger mom herself. Nonetheless, she stated that she desires to supply recommendation and help reasonably than scolding her son.

”However because it has already occurred, I can solely educate them find out how to face it, find out how to make choices, find out how to be accountable for your behaviour. I can also’t assure that when you ‘take away’ the primary child, you will not have a second child. If they do not find out how to assume, they will nonetheless make the identical mistake. After they need assistance, dad and mom need to be there to maintain educating them, encouraging them, and educating them. At all times be there in your children, it doesn’t matter what occurs,” she added. 

Her posts sparked debate with many calling her a ”failed mom” whereas others appreciated her for being supportive of her youngsters. Some joked that she may change into a “great-grandmother at 53 and a great-great-grandmother at 72.”

One person praised her saying, ”You might be open about this. Most individuals would begin blaming their youngsters for being younger dad and mom.” One other commented, ”I believe you’re a failed mom. Is it actually good for a kid to begin a household at an immature age?”

Ms Ling, who has greater than 20,000 followers on Instagram, rose to fame after starring within the Singaporean navy comedy movie Ah Ladies Go Military in 2022.

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