Stop Shaming the Mothers of Little Aresha Daycare Victims, Psychologist: That's Truly Evil

Senior clinical psychologist and Director of Personal Growth, Ratih Ibrahim, has responded to the phenomenon of momshaming emerging amid allegations of violence against children and toddlers at the Little Aresha Daycare in Yogyakarta. She deems the act of judging these mothers unfair and a malicious deed.

According to Ratih, momshaming perpetrators often act as if they are better or more perfect in child-rearing, whereas the reality is otherwise. “Momshaming these mothers is truly evil. It’s unfair and evil. These evil people are not better people, let alone perfect, either as individuals or as parents,” said Ratih when contacted by Republika on Sunday (26/4/2026).

She stresses that child-rearing is a shared responsibility between mother and father. In her view, the father’s role cannot be ignored because both parents should share tasks in caring for children and the family.

Ratih also highlights the current reality, where not all mothers can be full-time caregivers at home. Economic factors and professional demands mean many mothers must work to help support the family’s needs.