Episode 1: Who Approved This? Restaurant Decorum with Kids vs. Shaming Kids

Ever wish you could rewind and pass on some parenting wisdom? Or maybe just laugh at the spectacularly bad behaviors caught on social media? Welcome to Certified Bad Examples, where the goal is not to judge, but to learn (maybe with a smirk). In this episode: How parents handle risky social media pics and the importance of context The fine line between pranks and trauma, spoiler alert, don't traumatize your kids for views. Managing kids' screen addiction, tantrums, and restaurant decorum. The real-life lessons from viral head-shaving and meltdown moments Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and the podcast premise 02:25 - The importance of exposing kids to the bad to teach better 07:14 - The shocking story of a dad shaving his girl’s head live 13:01 - The impact of social media on kids' self-esteem 14:19 - Parents crossing lines in risky pranks 24:28 - The meltdown over losing an iPad and the power of patience 34:30 - Restaurant tantrums and teaching restaurant behavior 40:54 - The chaos of public parenting and the importance of patience Co-Hosts: August Black and Jameel Mayers Remember, folks: no perfect parents—only perfectly imperfect ones, learning as they go. Thanks for tuning in to Certified Bad Examples. Now go kiss some heads, put down the screens, and embrace the chaos! -- The Certified Bad Example Podcast is a weekly parenting podcast hosted by August Black and Jameel Mayers. Each episode analyzes real parenting mistakes from current events, history, and viral stories to uncover lessons about parenting, family relationships, accountability, and raising better humans. If you’re interested in parenting advice, parenting commentary, family culture, and learning from real-life parenting fails, this podcast is for you.