A recent viral TikTok video has shed light on the cringe-inducing habits that middle schoolers associate with their parents, and the verdict is in: many of us are guilty as charged. A seventh-grade teacher from Palm Springs, California, posed a question to his 12 and 13-year-old students: what do your parents do that makes you cringe? The results were captured on Post-It notes and shared in a one-minute video that has resonated with kids and parents alike.
The video begins with a straightforward prompt: “What is something your parents or guardians do that makes you cringe?” What follows is a compilation of hilariously awkward parental behaviors. For instance, one student remarked, “My mom uses Facebook,” setting the tone for the rest of the list. Other cringe-worthy entries included “Taking mirror selfies,” and “Listening to Katy Perry!”
Students didn’t hold back, with comments like, “My dad still wears Speedos” and “When they say, ‘That’s tight,’” leaving parents to question their own expressions. The embarrassing moments continued with “Watching NCIS” and “My mom calls herself ‘gangster,’” prompting laughter and a few eye rolls from the audience. One student lamented, “Making me order off the kids’ menu even though I’m 13,” while another noted, “My mom still dabs,” complete with a frowning emoji.
The most shocking revelation? “My mom does TikTok dances.” Parents took to the comments, defending their choices, with one mother humorously pointing out that their kids have no idea how cool they once were. Even NCIS’s official fan account joined the banter!
Perhaps some parents are intentionally embarrassing their kids as a form of playful revenge! Whatever the case, it seems we’ll be working on our TikTok moves for some time.
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Want to learn more? Here are some topics you might be interested in:
- How to Manage Teen Embarrassment
- Understanding Middle School Social Dynamics
- Tips for Parents of Tweens
- Maintaining a Healthy Parent-Teen Relationship
- The Impact of Social Media on Teens
In summary, the TikTok revelations about middle schoolers’ views on their parents’ behaviors are both amusing and relatable. As parents, it’s essential to stay connected with our kids’ perspectives, even if it means embracing a little cringe along the way.