Hold onto your diapers and hashtags! This episode dives into influencer parenting, social media ethics, playground lessons, and the sometimes bizarre choices adults make in the name of content. From viral adoption controversies to the dads who think diaper changes are optional, we’re separating the good examples from the certified bad ones.

• The influencer adoption controversy and the ethics of monetizing children online.
• Why “rehoming” adopted children sparked outrage around the world.
• How parents can protect their kids while still sharing family life on social media.
• The surprising number of dads who refuse to change diapers—and what that says about modern parenting.
• France’s laws protecting child influencers and why other countries are paying attention.
• Turning playground bullying into teachable moments instead of lifelong scars.
• Whether social media fame is ever worth sacrificing a child’s privacy.

00:00 – Parenting meets the internet

00:48 – When family content crosses the line

02:15 – The adoption controversy everyone was talking about

04:10 – Kids deserve privacy—even online

05:41 – Dads, diapers, and outdated expectations

07:18 – France’s child influencer protections explained

08:55 – Handling bullying the right way

10:32 – Raising kids in a world built around social media

12:04 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Parenting has never been easy, but social media has raised the stakes. This episode explores how today’s viral moments can become tomorrow’s parenting lessons—and why protecting kids should always come before chasing views.

Pride Month, viral internet stars, school assignments, and parenting decisions collide in an episode that explores the challenges of raising kids in a world where every moment can become content. From Baby Gronk to Target’s Pride controversy, we’re looking beyond the headlines to the lessons adults leave behind.

• Celebrating Pride Month and discussing whether Pride events are family-friendly.
• How social media fame can impact children’s mental health and development.
• The rise of Baby Gronk and the risks of parents building brands around their children.
• Why some parents chase internet fame through their kids—and the lasting consequences.
• The story of a father who sued his gay son over conversion therapy costs, and the court’s response.
• Target’s Pride merchandise controversy and how families can navigate public disagreements respectfully.
• Why teachers should encourage thoughtful conversations without shaming students for their perspectives.

00:00 – Pride Month, Father’s Day, and family conversations

01:42 – Baby Gronk and the business of childhood fame

03:56 – When parents become their kids’ biggest risk

06:15 – The conversion therapy lawsuit that shocked the internet

08:34 – Target, Pride merchandise, and consumer choices

10:26 – Social media, privacy, and protecting children

12:01 – Classroom conversations and respecting different viewpoints

13:22 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Growing up in the spotlight isn’t just a celebrity problem anymore. This episode looks at how parents, schools, companies, and social media all influence the examples kids see every day—and why those examples matter.

Hold onto your coffee mugs, folks. Today’s episode is a whirlwind tour of celebrity fallout, family feuds, and social media faux pas—all with a healthy sprinkle of wit and wisdom. If you thought your family drama was intense, these tales make yours look like a Saturday night dance party.

In this episode:

• Kim Kardashian vs Kanye West—public co-parenting chaos
• The pitfalls of posting personal problems online
• Brad Pitt’s estranged daughter and the fallout from family secrets
• Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, and the Danny Masterson controversy
• Graduation drama and the importance of showing up for the right reasons
• Navigating family reunions, boundary setting, and social media mistakes
• The importance of mental health, medication, and humility in public crises

Resources & Links:

• Kim Kardashian by Amazon
• Kanye West Twitter
• Brad Pitt Official Site
• Danny Masterson Court Case Details