Kat Clark Reveals Past Struggles, Explains Why She Opts for Open Parenting with Teen Daughter

Parenting Paradox: Kat Clark's Open Approach Shaped by Strict Upbringing Influencer Kat Clark has opened up about her unique parenting philosophy, revealing how her own experiences with strict parents have shaped her approach to raising her 14-year-old daughter, Deja. In a recent video, Clark addressed critics of her parenting style, particularly after her daughter took her first solo flight to another state for a concert with friends. Clark, who is known for her candid discussions, explained, "If you're too strict, your kids are just going to learn how to hide things from you." She recounted her own adolescence, stating, "If you guys only knew what I did at 14, 15, 16... I mean I was pregnant at 16, you can only imagine." She expressed relief that platforms like TikTok didn't exist during her youth, fearing she "would be canceled in five seconds." The mother of one detailed how her strict upbringing led her to hide her feelings and actions from her parents. "The last thing I would want to do is tell my parents how I'm feeling," she shared, adding that "everything would just turn into a lecture." This experience, she asserts, motivated her to foster a different relationship with Deja. In contrast to her own past, Clark highlighted the trust and transparency in her current family dynamic. "Deja went away, I knew where she was all the time, I knew the parents, I had their contact details," she affirmed. She believes that a child who feels "comfortable enough to ask me to want to go instead of hiding things from me" reflects the kind of relationship she strives for. Clark's candid revelations have sparked further discussion among her followers about the impact of parenting styles on teenage behavior.

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Influencer Defends Letting 14-Year-Old Daughter Travel Out of State Alone for a…

A TikTok user named Kat Clark explains why she allowed her teen daughter to leave a family vacation in San Diego to meet up with friends in Dallas.