Emilie Kiser’s stumbles through parenting are the latest fodder for online vigilantes, but let’s be real: this backlash is about more than a boat ride. After showcasing her 16-month-old son, Teddy, enjoying nature sans a life jacket, the digital mob is up in arms. But why? Is it genuine concern for child safety, or is it a targeted attempt to fuel the cancel culture fire we see ignited by places like CNN? You can bet on the latter.

These so-called “news” networks thrive on sensationalism, twisting narratives to keep their followers in a state of outrage. Just think back to how they covered Aunt Becky’s jail time or every little thing surrounding the Kardashians. When did we decide that every choice a parent makes should be scrutinized like it’s a Supreme Court decision? Mainstream media has set the stage for a mob mentality, vilifying everyday decisions while painting them as crimes against humanity.

Oh, and let’s not forget the tragic irony: this excessive outrage comes just over a year after Kiser faced a police investigation regarding her 3-year-old son, Trigg. What happened then? Where was the empathy, the understanding? A year later, the narrative isn’t just about Kiser’s parenting choices; it’s about how precariously close we are to losing our ability to act humanely in a society that’s increasingly judgmental.

So, while elitist media outlets clamor for clicks and clicks for outrage, let’s recognize this as another attempt to push a narrative that seeks control. Leave Emilie alone. Let’s focus on real issues rather than vilifying a mother trying to navigate her reality.