Pritty Vishy says no to ‘black tax’ lifestyle.

Digital content creator and brand influencer turned aspiring musician Pritty Vishy, born Purity Vishenwa, has sparked public outrage among some netizens after she shared a post emphasising the importance of maintaining boundaries with parents and ensuring they do not disrespect or overstep those boundaries. 

The controversy arose when Vishy used the Bible to support her argument, highlighting that while children are called to honour their parents, parents are also commanded not to provoke their children to anger.

The situation escalated after Vishy’s mother expressed a desire to have another child, despite having a younger daughter who is autistic. 

She mentioned that if things didn’t work out with the father of the new child (as she is currently a single mother), Vishy would help her care for the third child, as she does with her sister. 

Upset by this conversation, the 22-year-old took to her Instagram stories to voice her frustrations and challenge her mother’s assumptions that she is financially capable of helping to raise additional children.

Vishy recounted their exchange: “Some days ago, my mom told me, ‘Natamani kuongeza kamoja’ (I want to have another child), and I asked her, ‘Who’s going to raise that child? Are you going to take the child to its father?’

She replied, ‘Why would I take the child to its father? We’ll raise it together, you and I,’ (smiling),” Vishy wrote, accompanied by several laughing emojis. 

She emphasised to her mother that if she went through with the plan to have another child, she would completely cut off their relationship. 

Vishy explained that she had an extended discussion with her mother, making it clear she resented being the firstborn and the responsibilities that came with it. 

“I told her I would never… In fact, I told her I’d cut her off. Why would she look for another child for me to help raise? 

Maybe she was joking, but don’t joke about things like that. I don’t like it. I don’t have my own child, so don’t make me regret being your child. I already regret being the firstborn—not adding to my regrets,” Vishy expressed in her post.

Defending her stance using biblical references, Vishy wrote in another post, “Whenever your parents disrespect you, show them that it’s wrong and that you don’t appreciate it.

Yes, the Bible says, ‘Children, obey your parents,’ but it also says, ‘Parents, do not provoke your children.'” 

She added, “VERY FAIR… just because someone is your parent doesn’t mean they should cross your boundaries.” 

What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you believe that the “black tax” must always be paid, or is it time to break the cycle?

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