Dad Is Asked Whether He's Babysitting His Baby Girl – Woman's Face Goes 'Ghost White' upon Hearing the Reply

In a TikTok video, a father shared his response when asked if he was 'babysitting' his own daughter. His response terrified the woman who asked but it sparked a broader conversation about the roles of fathers in their children’s lives and the importance of recognizing parenting as a shared duty.

Some fathers are actively challenging outdated stereotypes about fatherhood, emphasizing that fathers are full-time parents, not just relief for mothers.

In a TikTok video, a father opened up about his response when asked if he’s “babysitting” his child. In the clip, he explained that his wife, Brandy had decided to go back to work, so it would just be him and Viola, their firstborn.

The TikToker, whose real name is Kevin Clevenger, shared an encounter he had with a woman at the grocery store, who came up to him and said, "'Oh, are you giving Mum a break today? Is Daddy babysitting?'"

In response, and to emphasize that caring for his own child was not 'babysitting' but parenting, he bluntly told the woman that his daughter’s mother died in childbirth so it has only been him and her since. “The woman’s face turned ghost white,” the father expressed.

People in the comment section loved Kevin’s response, with the video garnering up to 1.8 million views and 9,780 comments "THIS IS PERFECT!!!!” proclaimed a fan. Commenters loved his reply because suggesting that fathers “babysit” their children makes it seem like their involvement in their kid’s life is an exception.

One father explained, "I always tell people, 'No, I am being a father,' but I might try this next time." While another TikTok user agreed that saying the mother has died makes the person feel guilty for assuming the father was babysitting. Kevin's reply might have been terrifying, some believed it a great lesson. "I bet that woman from the grocery store will never say that to someone else ever again though," remarked a TikTok user.

Another woman said her ex-husband also used to say he was babysitting their children, and she would remind him that he was parenting because babysitting would mean he was getting paid to look after the kids.

Some mothers said they also get asked who is babysitting their children whenever they are seen in public without them. "I would get asked aw whos babysitting? I’d say no one and say dad has them. “Oh dads baby sitting?” No. Dads being a dad? Like a parent?" added a commenter.

Kevin does not only make it a point to tell strangers that he’s a present father, but he shares some of his special moments with his kids on social media. In one candid post, where he shared a series of pictures he spoke about a dark time in his life when he woke up each day thinking he would die. “This time 9 years ago I was waiting to die. I knew each day could be my last with the way I was living. I could barely take care of myself,” he wrote.

But looking at his life now, he could not be more grateful to be a father and share his life with his wife. “I never imagined I’d be here 9 years later with two beautiful babies I have the privilege of raising with @notadamnperson. I am very blessed to be their father. I love you all with all my heart,” he continued.

In another adorable clip, Kevin was seen painting his nails with his daughter. The two were having fun showing each other’s painted nails, and the proud father followed up the cute video with the caption, “We can’t help it if our fingernails look better than yours…”

Kevin's interaction with the woman in the grocery store and the special moments he shares on social media highlights the importance of recognizing the equal roles fathers play in nurturing and raising their children.

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