S1:E7 - Baby Grunk and Bad Heros

Pride Month, viral internet stars, school assignments, and parenting decisions collide in an episode that explores the challenges of raising kids in a world where every moment can become content. From Baby Gronk to Target’s Pride controversy, we’re looking beyond the headlines to the lessons adults leave behind.

In this episode:

• Celebrating Pride Month and discussing whether Pride events are family-friendly.
• How social media fame can impact children’s mental health and development.
• The rise of Baby Gronk and the risks of parents building brands around their children.
• Why some parents chase internet fame through their kids—and the lasting consequences.
• The story of a father who sued his gay son over conversion therapy costs, and the court’s response.
• Target’s Pride merchandise controversy and how families can navigate public disagreements respectfully.
• Why teachers should encourage thoughtful conversations without shaming students for their perspectives.

Timestamps

00:00 – Pride Month, Father’s Day, and family conversations

01:42 – Baby Gronk and the business of childhood fame

03:56 – When parents become their kids’ biggest risk

06:15 – The conversion therapy lawsuit that shocked the internet

08:34 – Target, Pride merchandise, and consumer choices

10:26 – Social media, privacy, and protecting children

12:01 – Classroom conversations and respecting different viewpoints

13:22 – Final thoughts and this week’s Certified Bad Example takeaway

Growing up in the spotlight isn’t just a celebrity problem anymore. This episode looks at how parents, schools, companies, and social media all influence the examples kids see every day—and why those examples matter.