by Autumn Zeoli
Chappell Roan caused quite a stir on social media following her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast,where she made a few bold remarks about parenthood. “All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” she said, adding: “I don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children at this age . . . anyone who has light in their eyes, anyone who has slept.”
Her viral quotes have garnered much criticism, especially from moms, who report that since having children, they have been happier and more fulfilled. One response came from Tessa Smith, a popular influencer, who posted a series of images with her young child on Instagram. The caption? “Dear @chappellroan, I’ve never had more light in my eyes.”
Roan’srecentcomments reflectapopularsentimentagainstfamilyfromanincreasingnumberofyoungpeoplewhoarechoosingtooptoutofmarriageandparenthood.Withadecliningfertilityrate,hercommentsraisequestionsthatmoreAmericansseemtobeasking.“Ishavingachildworthit?”“Willgettingmarriedandhavingkidsmakemehappy?”Roanseemstosuggesttheanswerisno,parenthooddoesnotleadtohappiness.Butrecentdatatell
