We’ve all heard of TikTok pranks, but this one takes the cake for being downright cruel. A 15-year-old girl and her friend decided to play a heartless prank on the friend’s 8-year-old sister, and it didn’t end well. The girl’s father was absolutely disgusted and took matters into his own hands. Let’s dive into this dramatic story and see if you think the dad’s reaction was justified.
The Cruel Prank

The Aftermath

Dad’s Disgust

A Month Later… ⌛

Husband’s Input

A Possible Compromise?

Dad’s Disappointment

Questioning His Decision

EDIT: Update on the Situation

A New Focus

Dad’s Dilemma: Was He Too Harsh?
After his daughter’s cruel TikTok prank, this dad was left with a difficult decision. He confiscated her phone, replacing it with a basic one, and grounded her. Now that her grounding is over, the daughter is demanding her phone back, but dad isn’t budging. He’s considering a compromise based on her behavior, but she’s still banned from TikTok. As the situation unfolds, the father questions if he’s being too harsh. Let’s see what people think about this dad’s dilemma…
NTA. Terrible prank on an 8-year-old. Therapy may help daughter.

Protecting an 8 year old from cruel prank
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NTA defends dad’s action over daughter’s cruel TikTok prank.
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Taking away the phone was justified. NTA.

Parent seeks clarity on daughter’s understanding of online behavior.

Genuine remorse or just upset over punishment?

Support for dad’s drastic measure against cruel TikTok prank.
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Flip phone punishment for cruel TikTok prank gets support

Taking away her phone was a fair punishment

Daughter’s ‘prank’ on dad’s deceased wife prompts therapy suggestion.
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ESH but punishing indefinitely is counterproductive
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NTA dad gives clever punishment for daughter’s TikTok prank.

NTA suggests a rehabilitation approach to discipline, using education and empathy.

NTA. Prank culture has gone too far, teens need guidance

Taking away a kid’s phone is not as effective as before

Curious about the punishment for cruel prank, NTA praised

Supportive comment on dad’s decision to take away daughter’s phone

Parent expresses concern and offers advice for dealing with daughter’s behavior.

NTA. Cruel TikTok prank leads to loss of privileges.

Setting limits on punishment duration – reasonable or cruel?

Trust is key in parenting, even when punishing
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Parent supports dad’s punishment for daughter’s cruel TikTok prank.

Teens should know better than to fake life-changing events

Logical consequences for punishment, not making her pay for therapy

Encouraging empathy and education to prevent future harmful behavior

Teaching empathy through consequences. NTA parent’s approach

Taking away TikTok privileges as a lesson. NTA parenting.

Coloring milk or changing TV channels is funny, not cruelty. NTA.

Punishment for cruel TikTok prank: ESH. Social media’s impact discussed.

Parent praised for taking action against daughter’s cruel TikTok prank

Mom’s clever parenting hack: landline phone for daughter’s misbehavior

Empathy and kindness therapy suggested for daughter’s TikTok prank.

Parenting done right! Teaching empathy and consequences

Heartbreaking story of sibling’s loss, NTA for protecting daughter’s emotions

Support for dad’s consequences on daughter’s cruel TikTok prank
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NTA dad suggests therapy, community service, and parental controls for daughter’s prank.

NTA dad takes drastic measures after daughter’s cruel TikTok prank
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Teaching kids common sense > social media addiction

Addressing the symptom or the disease? NTA dad’s dilemma

Teaching kids about the consequences of cruel pranks.

Heartbreaking comment about losing a parent and supporting the dad.

Suggests therapy instead of financial punishment for daughter’s behavior.

15-year-old’s TikTok prank on 8-year-old deemed cruel. NTA.

Heartfelt comment supports dad’s decision to discipline daughter for cruel prank ❤️

Teaching consequences for bullying, NTA dad takes daughter’s phone

NTA dad’s punishment fits the cruel TikTok prank

Parenting advice on teaching empathy to daughter after TikTok prank.

No remorse shown for cruel TikTok prank. NTA.

NTA suggests therapy for daughter’s lack of empathy, caution against phone ban

Teaching daughter a lesson and setting boundaries.

Redditor compares asking for judgment to kicking a Klansman.

The impact of a cruel prank on a child’s emotions

NTA dad wants major therapy for daughter’s cruel TikTok prank

Parent seeks advice after daughter’s cruel TikTok prank goes viral ♀️

Mom takes action after daughter’s cruel TikTok prank

Empower her to make up for her mistake and earn trust ✌️

Parenting advice on giving second chances to teenage daughter

NTA mom punishes daughter for potentially dangerous TikTok prank.

Parenting advice given to dad over daughter’s cruel prank

Dad’s punishment for daughter’s TikTok prank gets NTA approval

Daughter’s cruel prank warrants psychological evaluation, NTA dad takes action

NTA. Stellar parenting, teaching daughter to be reasonable member of society

Dad takes drastic action after daughter’s cruel TikTok prank. NTA.

Smartphones are vital, but daughter needs consequences for cruel prank.

Parenting done right TikTok ban and therapy recommended

NTA warns of TikTok’s surveillance amidst prank controversy

Creative solution to daughter’s TikTok prank without isolation.

Parent’s punishment creates trust issues and resentment.

Parenting advice on teaching empathy and moral reasoning.

Teens can be cruel, but punishment can lead to empathy

Cautionary advice on the consequences of social media for youth

Parenting debate: Is double punishment too harsh?

Parenting advice: Punishment should have an end and a goal.

Growing up with a flip phone is not a big deal

Parenting done right, discipline with empathy is the key

Preventing app use won’t help daughter develop healthy habits

Parental punishment debate: ESH or NTA? Length of punishment matters.

User defends dad’s drastic measure against daughter’s TikTok prank.

TikTok isn’t the problem, it’s the users and their choices

Parenting advice: Punishments must be clearly stated at the start

Parenting in the age of social media

NTA. Father teaches daughter responsibility for cruel TikTok prank
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NTA commenter supports dad’s punishment for daughter’s TikTok prank
