Lydia Wanjiru questions mothers depending on sons’ girlfriends for support
Content Creator Lydia Wanjiru has questioned mothers who depend on their sons’ girlfriends for financial support, saying the trend is wrong and unfair.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, February 12, 2026, she asked why some mothers are comfortable receiving help from a young woman simply because she is dating their son. Lydia said parents should instead teach their sons to take responsibility and provide for their own families.
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“Lakini, some mothers deserve a jail term aki. How are you that comfortable when a lady is providing for you and your other children just because shes dating your son?” she asked.
She said it is not right for a mother to rely on her son’s girlfriend to solve family problems. According to Lydia, this shifts responsibility away from the son.
She also questioned why some mothers call their sons’ girlfriends directly to share their problems.
“Shouldn’t you be teaching your son how to be a provider? Alafu, they call you directly kukuambia mashida zao badala they call their son?” she said.
Lydia made it clear that such behaviour puts pressure on women who are only in a relationship and not married into the family.
Mothers and financial responsibility
Lydia shared her personal experience to show how serious the issue can become. She said she once bought a water tank for someone’s mother and even paid for cement to install it.
“Nikikumbuka kuna mama ya mtu anatumia tank nilinunua na pesa yangu hadi nikaikorogea simiti naisha nguvu kwa magoti,” she said.
She added that she also paid the man’s sister’s school fees for a full year in high school. Despite this support, she says she still faced criticism.
“Na nikalipia sister yake school fees ya whole year in high school na mimi mwenyewe hushinda nikiambiwa sijui kizungu,” she said.
Lydia ended her message with a strong statement about love and money.
“Mungu mapenzi pea wengine me nataka pesa,” she said. Her remarks highlight the pressure some women face in relationships where they are expected to support not only their partners but also their partners’ families.
Through her words, Lydia raised questions about responsibility in families and relationships. She maintained that sons should be guided to provide for their families instead of shifting that duty to the women they are dating.
