Tori Spelling has always been known for her unconventional parenting choices, from having her son sleep in his school clothes to letting him keep her company in the bathroom, she has never been shy about her approach to motherhood. Now, she is in the headlines again after revealing that her 7-year-old son, Beau, gave her a massage in exchange for an allowance.
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum has been a single mother since her 2024 divorce from Dean McDermott, with whom she shares five children: Liam, 17; Stella, 16; Hattie, 13; Finn, 12; and Beau, 7. Despite the challenges of co-parenting, she has remained loud about her parenting style, while some fans appreciate her honesty, others believe she overshares, especially when it comes to her children.
Tori Spelling’s 7-year-old son gave her a massage in exchange for allowance
In the photo Spelling posted on Instagram, Beau was seen massaging her legs while she lay on a bed with only a pink blanket covering her lower half. She captioned it, “Beau said he wanted to do chores in exchange for an allowance… solid plan.” The post quickly went viral and sparked reactions online. Netizens started questioning if it was appropriate or whether a massage should be considered a household chore.
The celebrity has always defended her parenting style, even before now. On her MisSpelling podcast, she previously admitted, “Beau still stands there and stares and talks to me while I’m pooping. I think I function better with people.” She also shared that she dressed Beau in his school clothes the night before, joking, “It will save an extra five minutes if we get dressed now, and then you can sleep later.”
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Tori Spelling has always been open about her personal life
Apart from sharing regular life updates on Instagram, Spelling has never shied away from discussing her personal life and sharing candid details of her life on her podcast. From her struggles in her relationship to her parenting habits, she has always been open about her experiences. The 51-year-old puts her children, her life ,and her experiences in the spotlight.
While some fans appreciate her honesty, others question her choices, especially regarding boundaries with her children. The massage post received mixed reactions, some found it harmless and others called it inappropriate. Despite the criticism, Spelling continues to parent in her own way and style