Can I post a survey or research study here?
No, the rule "No surveys or research. No promotional posts." bans surveys, research materials, articles, news stories, and promotional posts such as apps or services.
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r/AskParents rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AskParents: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 230,094
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be decent and civil: Don't insult or demean other users.
- No racism/hate speech: Using any language that would be a slur against any demographic is not tolerated here
- No sexual or suggestive content: We do not allow discussing of sexual or suggestive content.
- No links allowed, only questions: No links are allowed in posts or comments. This includes crossposts.
- No medical or legal questions: We are not professionals. Ask your doctor or a lawyer when you need advice on medical or legal problems, not the internet.
- Must ask a question: The title of your post must contain a question. We’re here to answer questions you want to ask parents. If you just want to vent, there are other subs for that.
- No surveys or research. No promotional posts.: We do not allow surveys or research materials, including articles and news stories. We do not allow promotional posts, such as apps, services, etc.
- Underage consumption: Questions or concerns about minors drinking or using drugs are welcome. However, posts that encourage, glorify, or promote underage use of alcohol or illicit substances will be removed.
- No AITA/judgement style questions: We don't allow "AITA style" or judgement questions. We also do not allow posts that are rants against parents. Please ask those in their respective subreddits. (If you ask questions along the lines of "Am I in the right for feeling like this?" or how you should deal with your parent's actions it's not appropriate for this subreddit)
- No politics/heavy issues: Heavy, hot-button topics are not to be discussed here and will be removed at moderator discretion.
- No trolling: We don't allow trolling.
- Avoid posting about current mental health problems such as: suicide, self-harm, child abuse.: **Avoid posting about problems with serious mental health, current suicidal ideations, self-harming, psychiatric emergent situations, child abuse, etc** This isn't the place for mental health advice, including asking for a diagnosis, or how to deal with mental illness, mental disorders.
- Update posts: If you wish to update the community about a previous post, you may BUT we only allow one update post and they will be locked at moderator discretion.
- Be Real: We do not allow the use of AI/ChatGPT or any other AI generation.
- Please use the relevant megathread when available: Please check the subreddit before posting, we may have a post acting as a megathread to help keep the subreddit clean!
Works well
- A direct question to parents about a real parenting decision, with no links and no product mention.
- A question about how parents handle a common family situation, phrased neutrally and without judgement.
- A question asking parents to share an experience or perspective, with a clear question mark in the title.
Avoid
- Do not include any links in your post or comments, because the rule "No links allowed, only questions" bans them entirely.
- Do not post surveys, research materials, articles, or promotional content, since the rule "No surveys or research. No promotional posts." removes all of it.
- Do not ask medical or legal questions, as the rule "No medical or legal questions" tells you to see a professional instead.
- Do not post AITA or judgement style questions, because the rule "No AITA/judgement style questions" removes them.
- Do not bring up politics or heavy hot-button topics, because the rule "No politics/heavy issues" removes them at moderator discretion.
- Do not post about current mental health crises, self-harm, child abuse, or similar problems, because the rule "Avoid posting about current mental health problems such as: suicide, self-harm, child abuse." keeps those out.
What r/AskParents Is For
This community is for asking parents questions, one at a time. People come here to get answers from parents on everyday situations, family dynamics, and life choices. The rules make clear that it is a place for genuine questions, not venting, rants, or judgement calls.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "No links allowed, only questions" bans links in posts and comments, including crossposts, so there is no way to drop a URL. The rule "No surveys or research. No promotional posts." blocks surveys, research materials, articles, news stories, and promotional posts such as apps or services. The rule "Must ask a question" requires the title to contain a question. The rule "No AITA/judgement style questions" removes judgement posts and rants about parents. The rule "No politics/heavy issues" removes heavy topics at moderator discretion. The rule "Be Real" bans AI and ChatGPT generation. The rule "Avoid posting about current mental health problems such as: suicide, self-harm, child abuse." keeps mental health crises out. The rule "No medical or legal questions" sends those topics elsewhere.
What To Post
A good post here is a single, honest question aimed at parents, with a clear question mark in the title and no links anywhere. If you are a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing, your only real move is to ask a genuine question that helps you understand parents as people, without mentioning your product or service. The question should be civil, open, and free of judgement, so it fits the rule "Must ask a question" and avoids the ban on promotional content.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that breaks the rule "No links allowed, only questions" by including links or crossposts. Avoid surveys, research, articles, and promotions under the rule "No surveys or research. No promotional posts." Do not post medical or legal questions, since the rule "No medical or legal questions" sends those to professionals. Avoid AITA or judgement style questions and rants against parents, because the rule "No AITA/judgement style questions" removes them. Keep out politics and heavy issues, as the rule "No politics/heavy issues" removes them at moderator discretion. Do not post about current mental health crises, self-harm, or child abuse, because the rule "Avoid posting about current mental health problems such as: suicide, self-harm, child abuse." bars them. Do not use AI, because the rule "Be Real" bans AI and ChatGPT generation. Avoid trolling, hate speech, sexual content, and posts that encourage underage drinking or drug use.
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Common questions about r/AskParents
Can I include a link to my product or blog?
No, the rule "No links allowed, only questions" bans links in posts and comments, including crossposts.
What kind of title is required?
Your title must contain a question, as the rule "Must ask a question" requires. The rule "No AITA/judgement style questions" also means you cannot ask whether you are in the right or how to deal with your parent's actions.
Can I promote my app or service here?
No, the rule "No surveys or research. No promotional posts." does not allow promotional posts such as apps or services.
Can I use AI to write my post?
No, the rule "Be Real" says the subreddit does not allow the use of AI, ChatGPT, or any other AI generation.
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