10 of the Most Infamous Horrible Mothers

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Insulting a woman’s parenting skills is probably one of the most offensive things a person could do to a mother. Most mothers take extreme pride in their ability to successfully raise children, and don’t appreciate people insinuating otherwise.  However, for some mothers, their actions have caused this form of criticism has become a harsh reality.  Over the years, many women have had their parenting skills (or lack thereof) brought to the attention of the public.  Some have been accused of abuse and neglect, while other have simply been accused of having no idea how to raise children.  Either way, these comments have left a stain on several reputations.  Here are 10 of the most infamous horrible mothers.

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10. Mayumi Heene

Mayumi Heene gained national recognition when her son, who was later dubbed ‘balloon boy’, was thought to have floated away in helium filled balloon.  Initially, it was reported that the structure which contained the had reached upwards of 7,000 feet.  When the balloon landed, it was revealed that the boy was not inside, and the local authorities quickly began searching for the child. However, it was later revealed that the boy had been hiding in the garage the whole time, and had never actually entered the balloon.  The incident was later revealed to he a hoax, resulting in Mayumi sentenced to 20 days of weekend jail.

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9.  Britney Spears

Britney Spears has had a lot of personal and professional ups-and-downs throughout the course of her career.  Her parenting skills have also come into question after several incidents left the public confused. In 2006, Spears made headlines after her son received a skull fracture while riding in the front seat of a car on her lap.  Spears made headlines again in 2013, after her son was seen waving around a plastic gun.

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8.  Dina Lohan

Dina Lohan’s poor relationship with her daughters (one being actress,Lindsay Lohan) has caused several people to accuse momma Lohan of being a horrible mother. Many believe that Dina Lohan has attempted to piggyback off of her daughter Lindsay,s fame in an effort to boost her own career.  In 2014, several news outlets reported that Lohan planned to write a tell-all book revealing some of her daughter’s most personal secrets.

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7. Kate Gosselin

Kate Gosselin rose to mainstream fame when she and her family were featured on the reality TV series, Jon & Kate Plus 8. After her divorce from ex-husband and former co-star, Jon Gosselin, Kate was given her own show, Kate Plus 8, which depicts her raising her eight children on her own. Over the years; however, Gosselin’s fame has been overshadowed by accusations that she is a terrible mother, and perhaps, an even worse person.  Many believe that Gosselin is lacking in natural maternal instinct, and also feel that she is using her children as her ticket to fame and success.

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6. Nadya Suleman

Better-known as Octomon, Nadya Suleman, gained fame when she gave birth to octuplets in 2009.  However, since then, several reports have indicated that Suleman’s parenting skills are simply not there.  In 2011, reports began to surface that Suleman had given an interview with In Touch Weekly in which she supposedly stated: “I hate babies, they disgust me… Obviously, I love them — but I absolutely wish I had not had them.”  Although Suleman denied giving the interview, and audiotape was later released.

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5. Farrah Abraham

Farrah Abraham’s parenting skills have been in question since before the birth of her daughter, Sophia.  Abraham’s pregnancy and early days of motherhood were featured on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant and its spin-off series, Teen Mom. Abraham has made a series of poor decision, one of which resulted in a 2013 arrest.  She has also appeared aloof and forgetful when dealing with her daughter, and many viewers believe that custody of the child should be given to Abraham’s mother, although the two have a very rocky relationship.

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4. Courtney Love

For several years, Courtney Love and her daughter, Francis Bean Cobain, have had a very turbulent relationship. Cobain has even spoken out on her mother’s horrible parenting, stating that Love’s constant drug use has been an ongoing issue.  In 2012, Cobain stated: “(She) has taken drugs for as long as I can remember. She basically exists now on … Xanax, Adderall, Sonata and Abilify, sugar and cigarettes. She rarely eats … She often falls asleep in her bed while she is smoking, and I am constantly worried that she will start a fire (which she has done at least three times) that will threaten our lives.”

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3. Jenelle Evans

Jenelle Evans has been in the reality TV spotlight since her apperance on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant.  Since giving birth to her first child, Jace, Evans’ parenting skills have been in constant question.  Evans, who has dealt with substance abuse issues, has been arrested several times throughout her son’s life. Her poor decision-making skills have resulted in her mother receiving custody of Jace. In 2014, Evans gave birth to a second son, Kaiser, and although she currently has custody of the second child, she and her mother continue to battle over custody of Jace.

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2. Joan Crawford 

Joan Crawford, whose parenting skills were depicted in the 1981 film, Mommie Dearest, is considered one of the best actresses in history.  However, as the film depicted her supposed emotional abuse and disdain for wire hangers, fans quickly began to see another side of the star whose own daughter claimed that Crawford loved nothing but her career.

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1. Casey Anthony 

Casey Anthony made headlines everywhere in 2008 when she was accused of killing her four-year old daughter, Caylee Anthony. The trial made headlines everywhere as Anthony neglectful parenting was brought to the forefront.  Although Anthony was found not guilty in the death of her daughter, many in the public have still labeled her as a horrible mother.

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