Nigerian lecturer Dr. Adelaide Tinuke defends her daughter's use of an iPhone 15 Pro Max, asserting that poverty leads some to believe 18 is too young for such gadgets. Her comments sparked debate on parenting and consumer choices in a society grappling with wealth disparities.
In a recent statement, Nigerian lecturer Dr. Adelaide Tinuke defended the use of expensive gadgets by teenagers, arguing that it is poverty that leads people to believe that 18 is too young for such luxuries. She shared her perspective on October 21, responding to a comment from a user named Odogwu, who criticized an 18-year-old for owning an iPhone 16.
Dr. Tinuke proudly revealed that her 18-year-old daughter uses an iPhone 15 Pro Max and drives a 2016 Genesis model car. “My son, aged 14, uses an S23 FE,” she noted, emphasizing her belief that it brings her joy to see her children enjoying privileges that she did not have at their age.
The lecturer's comments sparked a lively debate online, with many supporting her view that parents should provide the best for their children when financially possible. Others, however, cautioned against spoiling children with expensive gadgets, emphasizing the importance of maturity and education over material possessions.
