Elon Musk’s mother faces backlash for suggesting people should have children even if they cannot afford them financially.
Maye Musk, the mother of billionaire Elon Musk, has sparked a heated debate on social media.
Her recent comments suggesting that people should have children even if they cannot afford them have drawn significant backlash.
Many users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are expressing their discontent, calling her statements insensitive and out of touch.
Maye Musk says people should have children despite financial struggles
Maye Musk shared her views in a post where she quoted her son, Elon.
He mentioned that having children is one of life’s greatest gifts.
She reflected on her own experiences, stating that she raised her children in a small two-bedroom apartment.
Despite their financial struggles at the time, she believes that having children brought immense joy and value to her life.
In her view, the sacrifices they made—like not dining out or going to movies—were worth it for the happiness their children brought.
She emphasized that as life progresses, financial situations can improve, and the joy of parenting outweighs the struggles.
In a quote posting her son, Musk argued: “Having children is the greatest gift in your life. When Elon was born, we were in a small two-bedroom apartment overlooking a garage…
“We didn’t go out for dinner nor to the movies […] Children give you your greatest joy in the world. I never felt like I was sacrificing anything.”
Having children is the greatest gift in your life. When Elon was born, we were in a small two bedroom apartment overlooking a garage. When Kimbal was born, we moved to a two bedroom apartment with a view. When Tosca was born, we moved to a two bedroom house. All in the same area.… https://t.co/KB0gwqkmDQ
— Maye Musk (@mayemusk) December 6, 2024
The reaction from social media
While some people supported her comments, many more pushed back.
Critics argue that her perspective fails to recognize the reality of financial pressures many families face today.
One user pointed out that it is not fair for children to grow up in situations where their quality of life is compromised.
With rising food prices and living costs, many feel that financial stability is crucial before starting a family.
That is hardly for anyone else to decide.
Particularly when these wealthy people have no idea some so many children are in families who are food insecure.
She could have just as well have said “let them eat cake,” one user said.
This lady has no clue what poor people have to endure to survive! The second user wrote.
They are not qualified to give family advice of any kind, the third user said.
Yea I’m not taking parental advice from someone who birthed and raised Elon Musk, another user wrote.
I couldn’t afford children when my wife got pregnant. You can damn well believe we “afforded” our first born when he arrived.
A lot of folks just don’t want to give up their way of life without a child so they say they can’t afford them, someone commented.
The challenge of balancing views
In today’s society, the conversation about whether to have children is complex.
Factors such as economic stability, personal goals, and societal expectation all play a role in this decision.
While Maye Musk’s comments resonate with some, they also indicate the divide between different experiences and perspectives on parenting.
For many, the idea of having children is intertwined with financial considerations.
The cost of raising children has increased over the years, leading to concerns about how to provide for a family.
Critics of Musk’s statements feel that it is unrealistic to suggest that love alone can compensate for financial difficulties.