'Mama June: Family Crisis' star Pumpkin receives internet wrath as she sells 'parenting tips' for $15
GORDON, GEORGIA: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 star Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efrid recently charged to give parenting tips leaving her fans disappointed. Pumpkin's parenting skills have always been a matter of concern among critics and have often been criticized. The reality star shares four kids with her husband Joshua Efird. She has a daughter Ella Grace, a son Bentley Jameson, and twins Stella Renae Efird and Sylus Ray Efird.
She has also raised her younger sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. Pumpkin was previously called out for her eldest daughter Ella's 'unhealthy' lunch filled with whole strawberries, frozen grapes and eight mozzarella sticks. She was also questioned about taking care of Honey Boo Bo and over her dating decisions.
Despite lacking parenting skills, the reality star has been selling tips to her fans. Pumpkin offered the paid service along with several others on her FanBasis account but the parenting tips caught fans' attention. Pumpkin explained in her profile, "Tell me about your parenting issues or struggles and I'll give you my best advice on how to handle your specific situations through messages." She charges $15 for parenting tips.
However, a Reddit user shared a screengrab of Pumpkin's account on the social media platform and questioned in the thread, "Have y’all seen this? The whole clan is on there." Multiple critics took to the comment section to thrash Pumpkin noting, "I’d take parenting tips from a rock before I would anyone in that family."
Another person said, "Is this a joke? Seriously? Parenting tips from PUMPKIN? She even doesn’t know basics of being mother! She doesn’t know you need to bathe, brush hair, or dress her kids properly! No routine, curses at them/allows others to, who knows what else that isn’t filmed from that loud obnoxious house. This right here, is the biggest joke I’ve seen. She’s lost her mind."
Another internet user added, "She couldn’t even spell “Parenting Tips”. Can you imagine getting parenting tips from anyone in this family? And pay for them?" Another follower penned, "You mean I can find out the correct technique for "beating the breath" out of my small child for the low low price of $15?!?! Wowwwwee." Another critic wrote, "I'll take parenting advice from my goldfish, before this clown."
Another social media user commented, "She just yells “no soft parenting” over and over." Another Reddit user shared, "Parental Advice! What in hell are they going to offer next. $20 sex education classes, clean your house for $15, $5.00 How to con your fans self help book They aren’t pulling any stops and never a dull moment."
Pumpkin accused of 'scamming' amid her new business
'Mama June' star Pumpkin was recently accused of scamming her followers from her small business. The reality star often uses her social media to promote 'cheap' products at a higher price after claiming them to be lux items. She also resells inexpensive brands at a higher price.
During Valentine's week, Pumpkin sold Stanley tumblers for $45 with an additional shipping charge, particularly, Quencher tumblers. However, fans questioned the product's accuracy and called it fake. The reality star claimed that the tumblers were the limited edition but the critics didn't buy Pumpkin's claims. The reality star's promotional post made it to Reddit where critics called her out for selling fake Stanley tumblers.
However, Pumpkin finally realized the seriousness of the drama and she had since blurred the brand's logo off of the tumblers. Additionally, she recently revealed that she got her official business license.
What is 'Mama June' star Pumpkin's net worth?
'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 star Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efrid has a whopping net worth of $200K, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Besides being a famous reality TV star, Pumpkin is also an entrepreneur with quite a successful small business. She raised to fame with her appearance on 'Toddlers and Tiaras', 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' and 'Mama June: From Not to Hot'. She appeared on popular shows like 'Steve Harvey', 'Inside Edition', and 'Kids React'.
Pumpkin had struggled with multiple obstacles throughout her life but always found a path to success. She was struck by lightning at six years old, but she never lost sight of her goals. She is currently happily married to her husband, Josh Efrid and shares four healthy kids with him.
Pumpkin receives backlash for following Mama June's ex Geno
Mama June's daughter Pumpkin seemingly still has been in contact with Geno Doak. June has been known for her troubled past relationships and abusive partners. She was with Honey Boo Boo's father, Sugar Bear, for years. However, he was abusive and threw keys at Pumpkin's eye causing serious damage.
June was also been with Mark McDaniel, who allegedly had molested her eldest daughter, the late Anna Cardwell. After two continuous failed and abusive relationships, June moved to another one with Geno. Although things appeared to be perfect at the beginning, it soon changed. June and Geno were involved in substance abuse which led to their arrest.
Honey Boo Boo's custody was transferred to Pumpkin and her relationship with June was strained until now. Despite the whole drama. Pumpkin still follows Geno and her fans were disappointed about it. A Reddit user slammed Pumpkin in a thread, "Anyone else think its interesting that Pumpkin claims to hate Geno with all her being but she follows in on Instagram."
