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“I Think All Kids Should Take Their Mom’s Surname”
Dr. Charlotte Proudman has ignited a fiery discussion by advocating for a thought-provoking shift in the tradition of surname inheritance. Her tweet, which quickly went viral, carries a compelling plea to all expectant mothers: Empower your child with your surname.
Recently, a 33-year-old barrister hailing from London took the internet by storm. Dr. Charlotte Proudman tweeted her belief that all children need to carry their mom’s surname, not the father’s. “You carried a baby for 9 months, gave birth, and will be responsible for that child for the rest of your life,” she said.
In a remarkable turn of events, Charlotte’s tweet has already captivated the attention of a staggering 4.9 million users. As reactions flood in, it’s evident that the virtual sphere stands divided, echoing the spectrum of opinions that this thought-provoking proposition has ignited. Some of the reactions were:
- He also bares responsibility for our child the entirety of his life too. And his is not more important than my maiden name — but he is the glue and the reason for having my son so — we will be taking his name. CMeetsCarnivore / Twitter
- Counter-argument: why is the baby’s maternal grandfather’s surname more important than the baby’s father’s? dcsprior / Twitter
- My mom did exactly that. She got married, changed her surname to my dad’s, and gave my siblings and me her surname. realStevenWalk / Twitter
- My buddy split his with his wife, one kid each lol. cameroncowan / Twitter
- I am very proud to carry my father’s last name. Cotilleando / Twitter
The truth is that each parent needs to make their own choices and there’s no right or wrong decision.
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