Poor People Shouldn’t Have Kids — Ms DSF Sparks Debate With Controversial Parenting Opinion

Nigerian actress and disc jockey Dorcas Shola Fapson, popularly known as Ms DSF, has sparked discussions after expressing her disapproval of people who have children despite lacking the financial resources to cater for their needs.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the entertainer shared her views during a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, where she questioned the decision to become a parent without having the means to provide adequate care and support for children.

Ms DSF argued that financial readiness should be an important consideration for anyone planning to start a family, noting that raising children comes with significant responsibilities, including providing food, education and other basic necessities.

The actress also spoke about her background, revealing that she grew up in a humble home but had resolved not to bring children into circumstances similar to those she experienced.

She urged prospective parents to carefully assess their financial situations before having children, stressing that parenthood should involve the ability to provide for their children’s needs.

Explaining her position, Ms DSF said she did not consider it fair for people who were financially incapable of supporting themselves to have children they might struggle to raise.

She cited the example of a cousin who, according to her, has five children and has experienced persistent financial difficulties since having the first child.

The entertainer claimed that her cousin frequently seeks financial assistance from others to pay school fees and cover feeding expenses, raising concerns about the burden such situations can place on parents, relatives and the children themselves.

Ms DSF questioned the decision to have multiple children without a reliable means of supporting them, maintaining that prospective parents should consider the long-term financial implications of raising a family.

Her comments have reignited conversations about poverty, family planning and the responsibilities of parenthood, particularly the extent to which financial stability should influence decisions about having children.