pov : your kid is one slip away from social services being called.

@lavenderandmama

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SoundTikTok sound · Cool Kids (our sped up version)

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable and humorous "parenting fail" scenario, combined with a shocking but funny caption, to create a highly shareable piece of content.

Summary

A child is precariously standing on top of a playground slide, looking as if they are about to fall. The parent humorously captions the video, "pov : your kid is one slip away from social services being called."

Structure

1Child stands on top of slide
2Child wobbles and looks dangerous
3Parent expresses mock concern
4Child slides down
5Child lands at the bottom

On-screen text

pov : your kid is one slip away from social services being called.

Transcript

What are you doing? Oh my goodness. No. What are you doing? Oh my goodness. No. Come on, come down the slide like a normal person. Oh my goodness. Fuck's sake, Lavender.