Mom, is it okay if she eats sand?

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Why it worked

This video likely resonated with viewers by tapping into generational differences in parenting styles and nostalgia for a time before constant internet access. The relatable scenario of seeking advice from a parent, combined with the humorous, contrasting perspectives, created engaging content.

Summary

A daughter asks her Boomer mom for parenting advice about her child eating sand. The mom responds that they didn't have the internet and just let their children figure things out, implying that people turned out fine without constant guidance.

Structure

1Daughter asks mom if it's okay for her child to eat sand.
2Mom asks for clarification on what to do.
3Mom states they didn't have the internet and let their kids do things.
4Mom concludes that people turned out fine.

On-screen text

Asking my Boomer mom for parenting advice Mom, is it okay if she eats sand? Like what? What do I do? No idea. We just let y'all do it. But we didn't have the internet back then. so people turned out kind of fine.

Transcript

Mom, is it okay if she eats sand? Like what? What do I do? No idea. We just let y'all do it. But we didn't have the internet back then. So people turned out kind of fine.