I'm a 44-year-old gran & had 6 kids with 6 dads… trolls say the 27 year gap between my eldest & youngest is ‘not a flex'

The Sun

08-07-2025

A 44-YEAR-OLD grandmother has confirmed that she has six children with six different men.
The mum-of-six is also a grandmother to four grandchildren, but has been accused of being 'selfish' for having a 27 year age gap between her youngest and oldest child.
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Tanetta Hampton had her first child at the age of just 16, due to her family home being "dysfunctional" at the time.
Now, Tanetta is mother to Niya, 27, Dyleek, 25, Darmanick, 24, Zion, 20, Kahlai, 17 and Naomi, seven months.
On a recent episode of My Extraordinary Family, Tanetta opened up on her 'crazy' family life, as she reflected on her first pregnancy and told Truly: "I wanted to get pregnant. I know that sounds crazy but I actually wanted a baby because I wanted somebody to love."
By the age of 26, Tanetta had five children to look after - all from different fathers - and she admitted that "it was a challenge being a single mum."
Despite this, she recognised that she had to go into "survival mode" to get through that period of her life.
But Tanetta survived the tough times and 11 years ago she met her now-husband Frederick, who proved himself to be a "kid-friendly type person" over the course of their 10 year marriage.
As a result, at the age of 43, Tanetta decided to have her sixth child - a decision that shocked her grown up children.
Not only did her eldest daughter Niya express concerns about the risks involved, which led Tanetta down the IVF route, but even her son Darmanick "thought she was losing it."
And that's not all, as her daughter Zion "thought she was too old for all that,' while her youngest daughter Kahlai was "mad" by her mother's pregnancy.
To top it all off, Tanetta's eldest son Dyleek found out during his mum's pregnancy that he was expecting his third child at the same time - so his sister and his child would be born three months apart, something he still finds "wild."
However, when baby Naomi was born just seven months ago, it brought the family closer together - and even with a 27 year age gap between Naomi and Tanetta's oldest child, the siblings are now "coming around" to their unique family set-up.
But the same cannot be said for Tanetta's social media comments section, as the grandmother has found herself on the receiving end of a stream of negativity and judgement mostly about having six different baby daddies and having a baby at the age of 43.
Comments have described her situation as "not a flex at all" and many think it's 'so sad.'
Not only this, but Tanetta has also been told she's "too old" and "selfish" for having a sixth child.
She's even been accused of 'trying to compete' with her kids after getting pregnant in her forties.
While Tanetta agrees that it is "not a flex', she shared: 'But it is a flex that I overcame all of that."
Here's why I love being a young mum
Tracy Kiss, who fell pregnant at 19, has revealed what she believes are the pros of being a young mother.
The personal trainer and blogger, from Buckinghamshire, believes women who give birth in their teens make BETTER mothers than those in their 30s.
She claims young mums snap back into shape quicker, have more energy and relate more easily to their children, meaning they're better behaved and happier.
Tracy told Fabulous: "Women who become first-time mums in their teens make better parents than those in their 30s or 40s.
"I believe if I'd been 10 or so years older before becoming a mother then I wouldn't have the relationship I have with my children now.
"For a start, being older I would have had less energy and therefore less patience.
"I wouldn't be as enthusiastic to speak to people after months of sleepless nights as I was in my teens.
"My body snapped back to its pre-pregnancy size through fitness post-birth, which in turn gave me the confidence to date and find love again. I've never been happier than I am now at the age of 30 with two children.
"If I'd have been alone at 40 with a newborn baby I'd be more tired, less happy with my body, less energetic and far more stressed from the shock of living my life for myself instead of putting others first. Sometimes age and the innocence of ignorance is a good thing.
"As a teen mum I just got on with it, found my feet and became responsible and capable because at the time I didn't know any different."
Clapping back to the haters, Tanetta explained: 'Each of my children from different dads are different and they all serve a great purpose in my life and in life in general.
'Some people don't understand it and that's ok.'
Determined not to let the comments affect her and with her family now fully behind her, Tanetta is focused on the future and enjoying time with her "lit" family.
And eager to set the record straight on whether or not she will have any more babies, Tanetta confirmed: 'I want plenty more grandchildren. No more children.'
Social media users react
The YouTube clip has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 32,652 views.
Despite the rude remarks Tanetta often receives, social media users eagerly raced to the comments to share messages of love and support for the busy mother.
One person said: 'Nothing wrong with having a baby at 43. You go girl.'
Another added: 'This is not a shocking or disturbing story! This woman is not OLD! Good for her for being in a place to provide a loving and safe home for her baby with her husband.'
A third commented: 'Everything about this is beautiful. I love when people confidently and lovingly live their best life, even though it is outside the 'norm'.'