Nadya Suleman is the latest parent thrust into frenzied media headlines with the birth of her IVF octuplets, but she certainly won't be the last. A number of controversial parenting choices have come into the spotlight, and Suleman is just the latest mark.
Just months ago, while Nadya Suleman was still pregnant, babies with classic, outdated names topped search engines. Names like Rose, Clementine and Florence were given to newborn babies by their celebrity parents; many of these vintage monikers hadn't seen the top of baby name lists since the early 1900s.
Other parenting choices, however, have been met with far more controversy. Alfie Patten, 13, and Bristol Palin, 18, are two of the high-profile teen parents that have incited the fury of pro-choice activists nationwide. Incidentally, many of these pro-choice activists are currently directing their wrath at Nadya Suleman.
Check out some other controversial parenting choices below.
15 Controversial Parenting Choices
Nadya Suleman is the Latest Victim of Parental Criticism:
Marissa Brassfield — Feb 15, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Babies With Old-People Names
Hip Parents Inspired By Turn of 20th Century
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Fathers at 13
Alfie Patten Got Chantelle Steadman Pregnant When He was Only 12
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Hostility Towards Moms
Multiple Death Threats Against Mother of Octuplets Nadya Suleman
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High-Profile Teen Parents
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin
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Marijuana For Kids
'It's Just a Plant' Is An Educational Book About Pothead Parents
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Listening to Classic Fairy Tales
Politically Incorrect Delights for Rebel Parents
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Abandoning Classic Fairy Tales
Politically Correct Parents Axe Literary Treasures
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Family-Friendly Costume Play
Matching Outfits for Parents and Children
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Disco With Your Baby
Clubs Cater to Mothers with Babies
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Twins From Different Mothers
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Controversial Gift Certificates
Planned Parenthood Has Indiana Females Covered
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Parents as Dogs
Family Network Foundation Campaign
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In Vitro Celebrity
Octuplets Mother Bombarded With Offers To Make Her a Celebrity
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Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Natural Parenting
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Doggie Dress-Up
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Celebumoms Seeking Donations
Nadya Suleman Sets Up Website to Solicit Support for Octuplets
25 Innovative Condoms
Prophylactics to Prevent Pandamonium Over Octuplets
17 Unusual Parenting Styles
From IVF Octuplets to Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Rap Music Blamed for Increasing Teen Pregnancy
Strangest Baby Names
From Celeb Babies to Search Engine Optimized Names
42 Innovations for New Parents
For Serious Dad to Jokesters Like Amy Poehler
Recycled Literature as Fashion
"Book Bags" by Caitlin
Googling for Drugs
Pot Locator Using Google Maps for Weed
Martha Stewart plans own version of MySpace
Geeky Dress Up Photography
Steve Scholfield's Star Wars and Star Trek Portraits
Obsession WIth Celebrity Teen Pregnancy
Stars and Siblings Having Babies
Mass Public Breast Feeding
100 Women in Rome Openly Nursed to Protest
Masters Of Their Domain
Parents Add ".coms" To Baby Names
Adults Playing Dress Up
Vivienne Westwood Gets Odd For Fall 2008
Weird Baby Names
Swedish Couple Wants To Name Baby Metallica
Jovial Root Vegetables
Fancy Dress For Mr Potato Head
Plastic Surgery Kids Books
My Beautiful Mommy by Dr. Michael Salzhauer
Parents Disturbed by Spears
Media's Advice on Pregnant Teens
Faking Hit Literature
Oprah Duped Again By Author For Her Book Club List
Free Holiday Condoms
Planned Parenthood Clinics Prep For Obamamania
Little Director
Children's Drawings Made into Movies
Bankruptcy Gift Certificates
Circuit City Continues to Sell Gift Cards
Controversial Domestic Violence Campaigns
The Family Place
Breast Feeding Addictions
Salma Hayek Won't Stop Nursing
Abandoning Classic Fairy Tales
Politically Correct Parents Axe Literary Treasures
Moms as Eco-Terrorists
Environmentalists Say Octuplets' Carbon Footprints Aren't Tiny
Presidential Parenting Styles
Michelle O Channels Jackie O
Censoring Digital Books
iPhone App Store Execs Ban Explicit Literature
Controversial Godless Christmas Ads
Why Believe in a God? Campaign
How to Raise Pirates
New Parenting Book
Baby Boom in Tinseltown and the Rise of Teen Pregnancy
Nicole Richie Confirms Pregnancy
Letting Strangers Name Your Child
Smart-Sourcing Baby Names
Fine Art for Kids
Children's Art to Hang In Tate Gallery
Martha Stewart Stays Hip
Ex Con Meets Borat and Decorates Wii Cake
Martha Stewart Homes
Who Knew She's an Architect Too?
In Vitro Celebrity
Octuplets Mother Bombarded With Offers To Make Her a Celebrity
Challenging Educational Standards
The Unschooling Movement
Girl Scouts Gets a Face Lift
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Martha Stewart's Wine Business
Affordable Vintage Line
Heavyweight Literature
The 65-Pound "Earth" Atlas