Mom shares her magical solution for stopping her children from arguing with each other

Parenting is a delicate balancing act, where navigating the challenges of raising children requires constant adaptation and creativity. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, parents often resort to creative methods to discipline their kids. In such a context, it can be tricky to handle fights between siblings. Ingenious strategies have emerged over time as parents strive to prevent their children from engaging in constant disputes. Reddit user u/mindyour shared a mother's smart and funny parenting move to silence her two boys, who seemed to be engrossed in a petty argument. The video has managed to gain over 2K likes on the platform and people are loving it.

The video begins with the mother recording her two sons in the back of their family car, who appears to be in a heated argument over a costly shoe. However, the exact crux of the argument is not discernible. The brothers are being loud, mimicking each other, and are on the verge of a physical fight. The mother continues to record their fight surprisingly calmly and seems to know the solution to silencing them.

She proceeds to play "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal on the car stereo and the boys almost instantly stop arguing and begin to sing along. Seeing the boys' reaction to the song, the mother is unable to hold back her laughter and leans her head back. The car ride now takes on a joyous atmosphere, reminding viewers of the unique ways parents can defuse sibling squabbles and turn ordinary moments into cherished memories. Users on the site loved the funny video. u/Kymalyn commented, "I choose to believe this is real. I don't know what it is. But I want it to be, so I believe." Another user, u/verebellus, appreciated the song, saying, "Who can blame them? Seal makes me feel kissed by a rose."

Parents often find getting their kids to listen to them challenging, often testing each other's limits. The mother in the video seemed to handle the situation calmly, but that need not be the case all the time, as most parents find themselves losing their temper before their kids finally pay attention. To help, parenting coach Tia Slighthman—who goes by @parentingcoach on TikTok—suggests an alternative approach.

In a TikTok video, she advocates for setting clear and firm boundaries with children to avoid the need for raised voices. The video resonated with many parents who had a moment of realization, vowing to try Slighthman's methods to improve communication with their kids. As a parenting coach, teacher, bestselling author, and mother of two, Slighthman brings valuable insights to the parenting journey.

Slightman regularly delves into various parenting styles and techniques on the platform. In this video, she confronts a common parenting dilemma by asking, "Do you want to know why your kids don't listen until you yell and lose your sh*t?" She proceeds to provide a thoughtful answer, emphasizing that the responsibility of setting boundaries lies with the parents. Slighthman explains that children naturally push boundaries until they reach the breaking point, often resulting in parents raising their voices. The video's impact is evident, garnering over 5 million views and earning praise from many parents who find her insights invaluable.