Prince Kaybee Advises When People Should Have Kids, Netizens Disagree: “This Advice Is Garbage”

• South African musician Prince Kaybee shared his thoughts on the right time to start having children
• He clarified his advice and shared a controversial remark suggesting that children aren't God-given
• His advice comes after he earned online praise after sharing a video with his children

Popular producer and club DJ Prince Kaybee stirred emotions after giving Mzansi unsolicited advice on when people should have children. Known for sharing fitness and lifestyle advice, the Fetch Your Life producer rubbed people the wrong way when he gave parenting advice.

Taking to his verified X account on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Prince Kaybee suggested that people should have children young. The muso, who shares a son with Zola Mhlongo, argued that having children later in life will turn out to be unfair to them in the long term. The post was captioned:

“Have kids young, putting your teenage kids through emotional stress because you are old, sick and about to die is not nice!!!”

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Prince Kaybee defends his advice on when people should have kids

His sentiments ruffled feathers, and he had to hop into the comments section to clarify his initial post. When social media user @Mogotsakgotla asked:

“Re support teenage pregnancy jaanong Kabelo? Kids need one to be financially and emotionally ready to raise them!”

Prince Kaybee clapped back and clarified that he wasn’t advocating for teenage pregnancies.

“Did I say I support teenage pregnancy?” he asked.

Another social media user, @Bonginko01, suggested that some people have children late in life because it is God’s will for their lives. The post was captioned:

“As long as you are aware that you don't make choices on everything. Some people, God will bless them with kids when they are about to die. It's his sovereign choice.”

The Children of the South producer begged to differ and gave a quick biology lesson. His response read:

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“Lol God doesn’t give you kids, sperms go to the egg and tadaaaaa."

Netizens react to Prince Kaybee's advice on when to have children

Netizens took to the comments to share their thoughts. While some agreed with Prince Kaybee’s take, others criticised the practicality of his statement, especially given the prevailing economic conditions.

Here are some of the reactions:

@EdibleBloke asked:

“The unemployment rate for persons between 15 and 34 years of age is currently standing at 46%. How do you marry your statement with this reality?”

@Mpumieh19 shared:

“I agree with having kids young. In your 20s, if I must say. You still have all the energy and time.”

@ShelembeDumi argued:

“But you can't have 11 kids at the age of 36😭”

@JAYMESR22 disagreed:

“This advice is garbage 🗑️, there's no harm in keeping some of your thoughts to yourself.”

@MokunoKgothatso highlighted:

“We don’t want to put them through financial distress.”

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Prince Kaybee spends time with his two sons

Prince Kaybee is living the life he advised netizens.

Briefly News reported that Prince Kaybee spent time with his two sons.

The Club Controlla hitmaker shared a video of himself and his two children. The video earned Prince Kaybee praise online, with netizens applauding him for being present in his young sons' lives.

Source: Briefly News