These Videos of Black Parents Embarrassing Their Kids at Work Are Hilarious!

For parents, few things bring us more joy than having an opportunity to embarrass our children. Sure, graduations, dance recitals and championship games are cool and all, but there’s nothing like the moment you get that death stare from your tween, teen or even twentysomething when you put them in a situation that makes them wish they were anywhere else – especially when you’re telling them how proud of them you are.

There’s a growing trend on social media of parents posting videos of themselves dropping in on their kids to surprise them at their first jobs. Some of the videos will tug at your heartstrings, like this post of a dad preparing to have his teeth examined by his dentist, who also happens to be his daughter.

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Dad embarrasses daughter at dental office with @Qveenaleahrr

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Others are cringey, like these parents who proceeded to drop it like it’s hot at the store where their daughter works.

@chadkirk339

#dadsofdaughters #dadsoftiktok #fyp #viral #trending #embarassingyourdaughter #foryourpage

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“One of the few untainted joys of parenthood. #gold,” wrote someone in the comments.

And some, we’ll admit, are over the top, like this dad who rolled up on his baby girl during her shift at a tuxedo store. Dressed like an extra from “Beat Street,” he popped, locked and rapped his way through the store, even busting out a knee spin while his daughter watched in horror.

@wealthyjev

I had to pop up on my daughter @Yani Tamar while she was at work 😳🤣🕺🏽 I’m sorry @perfecttux for barging in to your establishment the way I did, I’m coming back to get a #tuxedo or 2 as my apology 🙏🏾. Make sure you check them out also. I was just trying to #embarass my #daughter #fyp #33333 #embarrassingdad #oldschool

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And our absolute favorite is the clip at the beginning of this post of a woman who serenades her daughter during her shift at Walmart as she chases her through the aisles of the store.

@sports.funny9

Mission embarrass your daughter at work😂#embarassingmoments #embarassingmykids #fyp

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Most people who’ve seen the videos online don’t see the harm in parents having a little fun at their kids’ expense. An overwhelming number of comments came from people who thought the videos were a sweet and funny moment that the kids would look back on and laugh at…one day.

“Embarrassing or not, these are the moments they will look back at, when their parents are no more and be genuinely happy to have experienced them,” wrote someone on X.

Since it doesn’t look like this trend is ending any time soon, kids, just make sure you keep your head on a swivel when you’re at work.