Viral TikTok Reveals Which Parental Behaviors Embarrass Middle Schoolers — And We Can’t Help but Relate

A recent TikTok sensation has unearthed a list of behaviors that make middle schoolers cringe at their parents, and it seems many of us are guilty of most, if not all, of these faux pas. A seventh-grade teacher from Palm Springs, California, posed the question to his 12 and 13-year-old students: what actions of their parents make them feel embarrassed? The responses, written on Post-It notes, were shared in a one-minute video that has since gone viral, resonating with kids and alarming their parents.

“Asked my students the following question: what is something your parents or guardians do that makes you cringe?” the teacher captioned the video on his account, 7thGradeChronicles. What followed was a cascade of relatable and cringe-worthy parental habits.

Cringe-Worthy Parental Habits

Among the notes, one student lamented, “My mom uses Facebook,” while another added, “Taking mirror selfies.” The list continued with statements like, “Listens to Katy Perry!” and “My dad still wears Speedos.” One particularly relatable comment read, “When they say, ‘That’s tight,’” leaving us wondering how else to express our enthusiasm.

Additional notes included, “Watching NCIS,” and “My mom calls herself ‘gangster,’” with a student exclaiming, “Girl, no.” Another noted, “Making me order off the kids’ menu even though I’m 13,” and “My mom hangs up positivity signs — Live Love Laugh.” The list concluded with “My mom still dabs” and “My mom does TikTok dances,” which left many parents reeling.

While parents flooded the comments section, defending their choices (except for Speedos, of course), one mom pointed out that perhaps kids don’t realize how cool we once were. Many were also surprised to see NCIS included in the cringe list. Even the official fan account for NCIS chimed in on the fun. One mom even suggested that maybe some of these behaviors are intentional—just a little bit of parental payback.

Embracing the Cringe

As we navigate the world of parenting, perhaps it’s time to work on our TikTok moves and embrace the cringe. For more insights into parenting and home insemination, check out this engaging blog post and consider resources like Make A Mom for guidance on family planning. Additionally, Kindbody offers excellent information on pregnancy and insemination.

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In summary, the viral TikTok video highlights a range of behaviors that middle schoolers find embarrassing about their parents. From outdated social media habits to cringe-worthy expressions and actions, the list serves as a humorous reminder of the generational gap between parents and their teenage children.