So… Every Parent Is on TikTok Now?

ByAdoyo Immaculate

PublishedNovember 24, 2025

Now, if you’re one of those TikTok-addicted parents, please relax, before you come for me because I already know Facebook is still your unbeaten app. But TikTok? TikTok is… well, unavoidable. And if you’ve spent even two minutes on the app, you’ve definitely seen those comments where TikTok warriors can read a Facebook minion from a mile away.

But anyway.
Let’s get to the good stuff.

You’ve probably stumbled upon countless videos of parents happily hopping onto challenges with their kids. The kind of videos that fill the comments with: “Hii ni AI.” Or “Mzazi wangu hawezi amini akiona hii.” And honestly? Some people truly believe there’s no universe where parents and kids can create content together- worse, content that grabs attention and even thousands of likes.

But the truth is, the world is shifting. Minds are drifting. And suddenly, we’re no longer living in the era of strict restrictions and the rigid expectations of “what parents should do” versus “what kids should do.”

Parents Are Finally Getting It

Today’s parents are learning their kids in HD. They’re understanding their humour, their trends, their slang (Speaking of ‘lugha ya majensii’). They’re allowing more freedom and of course, regulated freedom, especially online. And guess what? A huge number of these parents are not just having fun… they’re earning from it.

Influencer parenting is a whole career now.
And it’s not just for the 22-year-old content creators with ring lights and aesthetic bedroom backgrounds. You know, even mum of three from Komarock is out here dancing, cooking, storytelling, and partnering with brands. Fathers too, yes, even the serious ones who used to say “TikTok ni ya ujinga” are now showing up in matching pyjama videos and nailing transitions better than their teenagers.

But Not Everyone Relates—And That’s Okay

For every heart-warming parent-child dance, there’s someone in the comments whispering, “Can never be me.”

And it’s true.
Some families grew up with strict parents. Others had parents who didn’t support anything “creative.” Some had absent parents, and for others, the whole dynamics of parenting were just… different.

So when they see a family dancing, lip-syncing, acting out a challenge, or doing a hilarious skit together, it’s not just entertainment. It’s culture shock.

But that’s exactly why these videos matter. They show a new side of parenting. A softer, funnier, freer side. A side where parents aren’t just rule enforcers but partners in creativity, memory-keepers, and sometimes, co-stars.

The Shift Is Here—And It’s Beautiful

Parenting is no longer just about feeding, schooling, and scolding. It’s about connection. It’s about presence. It’s about a parent saying, “You know what? Let me relive my childhood for a second… and let me do it with you.”

Because sometimes, to feel alive, you just have to allow yourself to be silly again.

Jump on the trend.
Learn the dance.
Lip-sync that sound.
Do the transition (ata kama uta-mess, it’s content!)

And once in a while, if your kid is comfortable, let them join you. Let them teach you the moves. Let them laugh at how stiff your hips are. Let them watch you being human, not just a parent on duty.

This is the generation redefining parenting.
And maybe the real lesson here is simple:

You’re never too old to have fun, especially with your kids.
So get that phone, set the camera, and start doing your thing.

Hizi vitu si ya watoto pekee.
Ni ya familia pia.