The Duchess of Sussex has found herself at the centre of a parenting controversy after suggesting that children should eat breakfast from delicate glassware, prompting safety concerns from horrified viewers.
Breakfast Blunder Goes Viral
In a recent video uploaded to her As Ever Instagram page, Meghan Markle, 44, was seen preparing an elaborate breakfast station in her home kitchen. The Duchess enthusiastically assembled a yogurt parfait in a vintage-looking coupe glass, using products from her lifestyle brand including jam, yogurt, fruit and honey.
"You could do a yogurt parfait in a normal bowl, or you could just make it a little bit more special," she suggested while showcasing the delicate glass. She then added the comment that sparked the backlash: "All of this is great for kids."
Parental Outrage Over Safety Risks
Viewers quickly took to social media to express their alarm at the suggestion that children should use breakable glassware. One X user wrote: "Look, I'm not a duchess, but I would not put children's yogurt parfaits in delicate, breakable glasses unless you have a masochistic need to step on crystal shards."
Another commented: "Maybe for a ladies' luncheon but not the primary school set," while a third joked about the practicality of her white shirt choice: "I like that she's cooking in a white shirt. My small children would use it as a canvas."
Several parents suggested safer alternatives, with one recommending "Tupperware or similar soft plastic" to avoid accidents. The consensus among critics was that broken glass poses serious injury risks to children, with potential consequences ranging from deep cuts to embedded shards requiring medical attention.
Medical Experts Weigh In on Glass Injuries
The Cleveland Clinic has previously warned about the dangers of glass wounds, noting they can lead to infection if untreated. Urgent care physician Dr Allan Capin advised: "Only attempt to remove a piece of glass if you can clearly see it. Digging for a shard you can't see might push it farther into your foot and make your injury worse."
This isn't the first time the mother of six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet has faced criticism for her parenting suggestions. Earlier this year, she received similar backlash for what some called "over the top" birthday party ideas on her With Love, Meghan series.
The Suits actress had suggested party bags containing seeds, mini gardening tools, sugar snap peas, sweet basil and manuka honey sticks instead of traditional sweets - suggestions that many parents found impractical and time-consuming.
As the controversy continues, many are questioning the Duchess's attempt to appear relatable, with one viewer summarising: "It's funny because she's trying to be relatable, but absolutely no one lives like this."
