A video shared on social media captures the rollercoaster ride of parenting in all its chaotic glory. It gives us a glimpse into a birthday celebration, where the family’s attempt at joy takes an unexpected turn. The video starts with a happy sibling duo standing, ready to blow out candles on what looks like a cheesecake. Just as the girl blows out the candle, her brother swiftly slices the cake, triggering a wave of tears from his sister.
The girl’s mother then offers to let her cut another cake in an attempt to calm her down, but the girl remains upset. She is then told by a family member that the real celebration was for her mother’s birthday, not hers. Even as the family members sing “Happy Birthday” to lift her spirits, the girl’s tears still keep flowing.
This relatable moment, shared by the handle ‘Upasana, Avi & Ava,’ has captured the hearts of viewers, with many praising the family for their gentle handling of the situation. It was captioned, “The best moment of my birthday.”
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Shared on October 15, the video has garnered more than 17 million views, and it received mixed comments. While some called the girl “spoilt,” others praised the mother’s tolerance and the family’s carefree attitude.
One user wrote, “By this time I would have been slapped about 10 times for my tantrums.”
Another commented, “The family literally took ‘Ignorance is bliss’ to heart”.
“2 thaapad bas 2 thappad (2 slaps, just 2 slaps),” added an angry user on Instagram.
“Satisfaction level went so high when everyone ignored her,” said another.
Days later, the mother decided to add a thoughtful statement to the video title in response to numerous comments that said the girl should be physically punished for her actions. She responded to those urging a more severe stance by writing, “(READ THIS – This message is to everyone who wrote about slapping the child for her behaviour – Physical punishment doesn’t teach discipline; it teaches fear. When we hit our kids, we model aggression as a solution to frustration. They grow up thinking it’s acceptable to act rough with their partners or others when things don’t go their way. Are we really raising them right by doing this? Choose patience, empathy, and guidance over violence—for their future and yours.)”
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