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“The Weekend View” hosts recently reacted to pop artist Chappell Roan’s provocative remarks about parenthood, which she described as “hell.” During a segment on Saturday, they sought to highlight the positive aspects of motherhood amidst rising critiques aimed at Roan, who is gaining popularity for tracks like “Pink Pony Club” and “Good Luck, Babe!”
Roan’s comments came during her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast last week, where she reflected on her friendships with peers from her Midwestern hometown, pointing out that their life choices differ significantly. She stated, “All of my friends who have kids are in hell. I don’t know anyone, I actually don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children, at this age… I have not met anyone who’s happy, anyone who has light in their eyes, anyone who’s slept.”
In response to Roan’s statements, co-host Sara Haines acknowledged the difficulties associated with parenting but argued that there are rewarding aspects as well. “The funny thing is it would be like, I think she is understanding the transparency that parenting is hard, but it’s like telling someone about your breakup and then saying, ‘I’m never dating again.’ There’s good parts to it,” she remarked, adding that she feels a profound sense of purpose as a mother.
Sonny Hostin echoed Haines, sharing her own sentiments on the joys of motherhood, even amidst the challenges. She noted, “I was an older mom. And the days are really long. But I will tell you, in retrospect, the years are quick. And that time period, I look back on it so fondly. I miss the ages of like five and eight. I miss almost every single thing.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin also contributed to the discourse, relating to Roan’s perspective, as she had similar thoughts in her twenties. However, she expressed her excitement about motherhood and noted that she anticipates embracing the role when the time is right: “I was like, ‘Ooh, how are they doing that? It looks miserable. They look so stressed out all the time.’… I’ve never met anyone who regrets being a mom.”
While the hosts were eager to express the fulfillment they derive from motherhood, they conceded that parenting is not for everyone. Haines shared an anecdote about a friend who loves her children but wonders if her temperament suited parenting: “I have a friend that admitted to me she would never give back the two kids she had. She loves them dearly. But now that she knows what parenting looks like, she doesn’t know if she was cut out for it.”
Ana Navarro emphasized the importance of refraining from judgment regarding personal choices surrounding family. “Let’s try not to judge each other as women, right? If some women want to have kids early, go right ahead. If some want to have them late, great. If they want to not have kids, great. To each their own,” she asserted.
In summary, the hosts of “The Weekend View” defended the rewarding nature of motherhood in response to Chappell Roan’s critical remarks, while also recognizing that parenting can be a challenging journey that may not be suitable for everyone.
“The Weekend View” is part of the ABC network’s programming, airing Saturday in addition to its weekday editions.
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