S1:E8 - Dads that don't do Diapers vs. Parents who cancel birthdays!

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.

In this episode:

• 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.

Timestamps

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05:41 – Dads, diapers, and outdated expectations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.