'Mama June' fans question Pumpkin's 'low effort' parenting skills as she packs junk food for daughter Ella
GORDON, GEORGIA: 'Mama June' star June Shannon's daughter Pumpkin was heavily slammed on the internet for packing an "unhealthy" lunch box for her elder daughter Ella.
Pumpkin shared what she packs in her daughter's lunchbox on Instagram. A user took a screenshot of the same and posted it on a Reddit thread with the caption "Wtf." The user added, "Who the f*** gives their kid mozzarella sticks for lunch."
Internet slams 'Mama June' star Pumpkin feeding her children 'bunch of junk'
The 23-year-old's parenting abilities were immediately criticized by others, who said, "That's disgusting, poor kid." A different person called Pumpkin out and said, "Pumpkin is a very low-effort mom."
A user claimed, "That's too much cheese for a 5-year-old. Hell, it's too much cheese for an adult really." Another commented, "Cheese sticks are a choking hazard."
A user mentioned all the unhealthy things the lunch box contained, "I mean cheese pairs well with fruit but there's zero protein. Its all fat and sugar."
Another called out Pumpkin's parenting skills as they said, "I’m more disturbed by the quantity here. It’s the fact that she’s being taught to eat like this. I know kids are picky and sometimes you have to choose your battles, I completely get that."
The user added, "But this isn’t a phase, she’s been feeding the poor kid like that from day 1. She pacifies them with a bunch of junk. Look at her parents, they’re like elephants because they just eat a bunch of c**p."
Does obesity run in Mama June's family?
June Shannon's family has a long relationship with obesity. From June weighing 460 pounds at one point to Honey Boo Boo weighing 275 pounds, obesity seems to be a health hazard that the Mama June family should look out for.
June spoke of her daughter's weight gain in an interview with People. She said, "I don’t want them to go through what I went through in school or with surgery. I’ve seen them lose and gain weight, but I don’t want them to end up like I did at 460 lbs. Who would want that?"
At one point, Anna, Jessica, Pumpkin, and Honey Boo Boo were all heavier than average. Pumpkin shed 40 pounds by putting an emphasis on eating well, drinking more water, and exercising. In contrast, Honey Boo Boo is 275 pounds and is known to love sweets.
How many children does 'Mama June' star June Shannon have?
June Shannon has four daughters. The eldest of all is Anna Cardwell aka Chickadee. She is 29 years old and has been diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal cancer in the liver, kidney, and lungs.
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Jessica Shannon is 26 years old and has been open about her sexuality. Jessica is in a relationship with her girlfriend Shyann McCant.
Lauryn Efird aka Pumpkin is 24 years old and married to John Efird. The couple have four children together.
Honey Boo Boo is the youngest of all, just 18 years old. She recently graduated high school and headed to Denver with her boyfriend Dralin Carswell to study at Regis University.
Who is TLC star Lauryn Efird aka Pumpkin?
Lauryn Efrid aka Pumpkin, is the third oldest daughter of 'The Mama June: Road to Redemption' star June Shannon and was born on January 7, 2000.
The 23-year-old started dating her husband, Josh Efrid, as a teenager, and the two got married in 2018 and now share four children, Ella, Bentley, and twins Sylus and Stella.