Gay dad successfully negotiates a nap 😴

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Why it worked

The video uses relatable humor about parenting negotiations, specifically the common struggle of getting a child to nap. The child's clever negotiation tactics and the father's eventual success create a satisfying and shareable moment.

Summary

A father negotiates with his child to get her to take a nap. After some back and forth, they agree on a deal involving gumballs and jellybeans, which the child accepts.

Structure

1Child refuses to nap
2Father proposes a deal
3Child negotiates the terms
4Agreement is reached
5They go inside

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Gay dad successfully negotiates a nap 😴 NAP TIME. I DON'T WANNA TAKE A NAP. IT TAKE FOR A NAP. TWO GUMBALLS AND ONE JELLY BEAN. TWO GUMBALLS AND ONE JELLY BEAN? YEAH. ALRIGHT. SHAKE. DEAL. PINKY PROMISE? YEAH! LET'S GO BABY! COME ON! HAVE A GUMBALL NAME ON IT. WITH MY NAME

Transcript

NAP TIME. I DON'T WANNA TAKE A NAP. IT TAKE FOR A NAP. TWO GUMBALLS AND ONE JELLY BEAN. TWO GUMBALLS AND ONE JELLY BEAN? YEAH. ALRIGHT. SHAKE. DEAL. PINKY PROMISE? YEAH! LET'S GO BABY! COME ON! HAVE A GUMBALL NAME ON IT. WITH MY NAME

Original caption

The secret to winning negotiations with kids? Make them think the gumball and jellybean was their idea. Turns out she's not the only one with good negotiating skills.