An influencer family have sparked a heated debate over a seemingly innocent act the parents did on holiday.
Mummy blogger Sarah Kearns and her husband of 13 years Brad, also known as DadMum online, embarked on the trip of a lifetime earlier this month which saw them travel across the US child free.
But leaving their three sons at home wasn’t the reason the couple sparked criticism online — Sarah and Brad went to Disneyland without their kids.
Documenting their vacation, the mum and dad visited Disneyland in California and labelled it the ‘best day ever’.
The pair took several photos at different themed rides and areas, including Radiator Springs from the Disney Pixar movie Cars, and Alien Pizza Planet from the Pixar animation Toy Story.
Several disgruntled fans vented with influencer watchdog account Influencer Updates AU and claimed the parents were ‘neglecting’ their kids but not involving them on their extravagant holiday.
‘People that visit Disneyland without their kids… even then they cry about their neglected childhood?? Thoughts??’ one user asked the account.
Influencer Updates AU came to the Kearns’ defence and suggested their children would reap the benefits of having influencer parents.
Mummy blogger Sarah Kearns and her husband of 13 years Brad, also known as DadMum online, embarked on the trip of a lifetime earlier this month which saw them travel across the US without their three sons
‘I still don’t see how this is any form of neglect,’ the account replied.
‘I assume their kids don’t miss out on much in life. Having influencer parents would bring them a lot of opportunities. They’ve probably been to Disneyland already.’
However, it was Sarah’s first trip to the American theme park as she was wearing a ‘First visit’ badge pinned to her black Aje Athletica top.
Sarah’s husband Brad went viral on Facebook back in 2016 when he penned a scathing post after a man passed judgement on his wife for being ‘just’ a stay at home parent.
Sarah and Brad went to Disneyland while their kids stayed at home with their grandparents – sparking online criticism about neglect
Influencer Updates AU came to the Kearns’ defence and suggested their children would reap the benefits of having influencer parents
‘We went to a wedding the other week. We were on a table which was half half. Half us and half them. It wasn’t too bad and we all got along. They started that awkward conversation which we all have when we meet new adults,’ he wrote at the time.
‘”So what do you do with yourself?”
‘I don’t know why this f*****g conversation happens. It’s almost like a passive game of “who’s the richest” or “guess my lifestyle”.’
Brad said when he explained what he did for a living nobody ‘batted an eyelid’ but when a male guest started to question his wife Sarah it was a different story.
‘And then he looks at Sarah. She is very intelligent and has been an Emergency Services Worker for over 7 years now,’ Mr Kearns continued.
‘He says: “oh so you just stay home and look after the kids?”
‘I don’t know how this has become a generalisation but it f*****g stinks.’
Brad then urged his followers to stop judging and making assumptions about other parents.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Brad said he was surprised by the positive and overwhelming response from people on social media.
‘Sarah and I have been together since 18 and married since 21. We have two sons but have had three as our first son was stillborn. I place a lot of emphasis on family which is why I left the army and began working on the front desk of Fitness First,’ he said.
