- A teenage daughter decided to ask her dad how he would handle certain situations like sneaking a boy home or skipping school.
- Her TikTok video went viral, garnering over 1.3 million views and 3,200 comments.
- Viewers praised the father for his relaxed and non-strict parenting style.
A father’s lenient parenting style garnered praise from TikTok viewers after his daughter recorded a video of herself asking him hypothetical questions about misbehaving or getting into trouble.
In the viral TikTok video posted by Abby Moxon on August 6, she sat beside her father and posed questions to test his non-strict approach.
Her father’s responses revealed his relaxed attitude, as he expressed that he wouldn’t be angry if she brought a boy home or attended a house party, as long as she communicated with him.
He also showed his acceptance of her choices, stating that he was okay with piercings and tattoos because it was her body. However, he did mention finding it inconvenient if she turned off her phone location, as it would hinder his ability to help her if needed.
In response to being cursed at during an argument, he said he would respond in kind. If her car was towed and she incurred a $900 bill, he would expect her to handle it herself.
The video received over 1.3 million views and attracted over 3,200 comments, all of which applauded the father’s relaxed parenting style and the evident strong bond he shared with his daughter.
One viewer wrote, “My parents had this type of relationship, and it was the best. I also plan to raise my kids in a way that they won’t be afraid to tell me anything.”
Another comment noted, “This demonstrates the difference between earning respect and demanding it. Their relationship is solid and unlikely to change.”
TikTokers, including parenting educator @wholeparent who has over 522,000 followers, duetted with the video to share their approval. @wholeparent described their relationship as centered on collaboration rather than control and praised it as “excellent parenting.”
Moxon’s father also demonstrated a relaxed approach to education, expressing that as long as his daughter put in her best effort, he wouldn’t mind if she received a C grade or lower. When asked about skipping class, he labeled school as “not that important.”
It is worth noting that different states in the US have truancy laws that can result in fines or even jail time for parents of children with unexplained absences. However, it remains unclear where Moxon is based, and at 17 years old, she may be exempt from these laws.
Despite his leniency, Moxon’s father took a strict stance on more serious offenses. When asked about drunk driving, he emphasized that he would be furious and personally take away her license and car.
Comments from viewers praised this strong reaction to DUI offenses, stating that it establishes boundaries that are more likely to be followed.
Moxon, with over 4,000 followers on TikTok, typically posts dancing videos. She has not responded to Insider’s request for comment.
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