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Just months ago, while Nadya Suleman was still pregnant, babies with classic, outdated names topped search engines.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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Matching Outfits for Parents and Children
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Disco With Your Baby
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Planned Parenthood Has Indiana Females Covered
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Parents as Dogs
Family Network Foundation Campaign
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Octuplets Mother Bombarded With Offers To Make Her a Celebrity
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Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Natural Parenting
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