There are plenty of odd parenting tactics out there and this cluster features the cream of the crop.
Depicting everything from bad parenting photoblogs to presidential parenting styles, you'll learn a lot about what sort of parent you want to be (and what sort you don't).
Click above for some shockingly odd parenting tactics, but make sure to keep an eye on your little ones while you do.
Implications - Youth consumers have a strong desire to lead atypical lives. This stems from a rejection of the lifestyle choices of their parents and a yearning to express their individuality. Companies ought to take the mindset of these young consumers into account when advertising their products.
10 Odd Parenting Tactics
From Plushie Spy Cams to Parenthood Exploitation Kits:
Shelby Lee Walsh — May 17, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Worst Parenting Photoblogs
A Gallery Full of Parent-Kid-Tastophies
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Bad Parent Shoots
Children Photographed in Shocking Situations
8
Documenting Poor Parenting
This Evidence of Parenting Fails Ensures I Will Never Reproduce
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Blogs for Brutal Parents
'I Hate My Parents' Exposes Poor Role Models
6
High-Profile Teen Parents
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin
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Flamboyant Parenting Ads
Sexy Advertisements Bring in Attention to 'Parenting 101'
4
Plush Parenting
Teddy Bear Proves Helpful In Nurturing Endangered Lemur
3
Presidential Parenting Styles
Michelle O Channels Jackie O
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Parenthood Exploitation Kits
The 'Office Kid' Bridges the Gap for Childless Employees
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Restriction-Free Child Rearing
Natural Parenting
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
AI-Powered Baby Monitors
The Nanobébé Aura Smart Baby Monitor Supports Newborns to Toddlerhood
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Dreamy Pastel Apparel
Lazy Oaf and DaddyBears' Collection Heals Your Inner Child with Pastels
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
AI-Generated Fatherhood Campaigns
The Glenlivet's Father's Day Campaign Features an AI Script
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Opulent Baby Expansive Collections
Louis Vuitton Presents its First Baby Collection
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Street Style Digital Pets
The Supreme Tamagotchi Gives the Toy Pet a Hip Makeover
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Familial Luxury Fashion
LoubiFamily Intriduces a New Category for All Ages, Plus Pets
Anime-Themed Casual Shirts
UNIQLO to Launch its Second SPY x FAMILY Collection on November 25
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Gen Z-Targeted Sleepwear Brands
The Children's Place Recently Launched the PJ Place Brand
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Mom-Targeted Matching Labor Outfits
PatPat Launched a Line of Matching Labor and Delivery Outfits
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Tracker-Concealing Underwear
'TreasureTrace' Underwear Keeps Parents Informed of a Kid's Location
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Mother-Specific Self-Care Kits
The Honest Company Offers the Relaxing Self-Care Gift Kit
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Gen Alpha Draw-Along Series
Crayola Partners with WildBrain Spark to Launch Scribble Scrubbie Pets
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Plausible Abuse Assessment Apps
This App Helps Spot Tell-Tale Signs Of Child and Infant Abuse
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets
These Little People Collector Sets Pay Homage to Classic Shows
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Affordable Pregnancy-Friendly Kits
The Honest Company's Pregnant + Pampered Set is Comprehensive
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Makeup-Hiding Accessories
Elf's Cosmetic Security Line Offers a Safe Hiding Space For Your Makeup
Valentine's Family Matching Apparel
These Mother Daughter Matching Outfits from PatPat are Festive
Childhood Show-Inspired 3D Makeup
HipDot Debuts Its Fourth Collection of One-of-a-Kind Makeup
Expansive Baby Collections
Mamas & Papas Debuts a Baby and Toddler Collection with Laura Ashley
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
AI-Powered Parenting Chatbots
ParentGPT Provides Answers to Parenting Questions
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Special Needs Parenting Platforms
Rare Parenting is Supportive and Educational
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Funny Fruit Snack Storybooks
The Welch's 'Sometimes It’s Not Stealing' Storybook is Cheeky
Mock Social Good Fashion Ads
Women's Aid Has Launched a New Campaign Called Not Model's Own
Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps
Procreate Match is a Dating App for Those Looking to Start Families
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Personalized Cartoon Videos
Cameo Launches a Kid-Friendly Personalized Video Service
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories
The Speck TAGIMALS Shoe Carriers Fit the Apple AirTag
Kid-Friendly Streaming Services
Google TV Added Parental Watchlists to its Smart TV Application
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Perpetrator-Targeted Domestic Abuse Ads
Police Scotland Launches New Domestic Abuse Prevention Ad
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
National Trafficking Awareness Ads
The See the Trafficking Signs Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Private Baby Cameras
BeddyBytes Turns Laptops or Phones Into Secure Baby Monitors
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Wasp Perspective Beauty Campaigns
Boots Launches its Perfectly Imperfect Campaign Video
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts
Milk Drunk: The Podcast by Bobbie Shares Empowering Conversations
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Parental Approval App Purchases
Google Play Purchase Requests Can Now Be Sent to Administrators