Cam Newton said a woman’s “value” decreases with the more kids she has while reflecting on a convo he had with one of his baby mamas. And while she might find another man, he feels like she won't find one better than him. Whew!
To add fuel to the fire, Dr. Sarah Shorter chimed in, agreeing that most women don’t choose better than the father of their kids.
#SideDishes, is this brutal honesty… or bruised ego? Let's chat 💬
In recent discussions sparked by Cam Newton’s comments, many people have shared their views on how parenthood influences perceptions of value in relationships. It’s important to recognize that personal worth should never be tied solely to the number of children one has. From my experience, both men and women can grow and evolve through parenting, and this growth can enhance their value, not diminish it. Furthermore, Dr. Sarah Shorter’s observation—that many women don’t end up with partners better than the fathers of their kids—opens up a larger conversation about relationship choices and emotional bonds. Often, factors like history, shared responsibilities, and family dynamics deeply affect decisions around new relationships. In real life, I’ve witnessed friends and family navigating similar situations, where co-parenting relationships and past partner dynamics complicate moving on. These challenges don’t reduce anyone’s value but highlight the complexity of human connections post-parenthood. This topic often triggers strong emotional reactions because it touches on self-esteem, societal expectations, and gender roles. Instead of framing “value” as something that decreases with children, it’s more constructive to focus on qualities like resilience, love, and growth that parents display every day. After all, true value in relationships is built on mutual respect and understanding—qualities that transcend circumstances such as the number of kids someone has.
you can find better than your baby fathers....there is always someone better.