Your kids will roast you (and honestly, they’re not wrong)

Kylie Jenner just got absolutely demolished by her 7-year-old daughter Stormi, and honestly? It’s the most relatable celebrity mom content I’ve seen in ages.

In a viral TikTok, Stormi discovered her mom’s “King Kylie” era—you know, the mid-2010s when Jenner was cycling through wigs like they were seasonal coffee flavors. The kid took one look at a photo of her mom rocking a teal wig with a red outfit and delivered the kind of brutal honesty that only children possess: “A blue wig with a red outfit? It’s not a good combo.”

Even Jenner had to agree. “I know. It’s not good.”

And there it is, folks—the moment every parent dreads and secretly admires. The day your child looks at your past self and says, “Mom, what were you thinking?”

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stormi just discovered the king kylie era ……

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The roasting begins early (and never stops)

As a parent of two teens, let me tell you: this is just the beginning for Jenner. My 13-year-old daughter had the absolute audacity to critique four-year-old photos of my former side part—and that’s not even totally out of style yet. There’s NO WAY I’m showing her evidence from the early 2000s when I thought baby bangs, Juicy Couture knockoffs, and low-rise jeans were the height of sophistication. I’d never hear the end of it.

The irony? This same child regularly raids my closet and dips into my fancy beauty products. She’ll literally steal my clothes and then have the nerve to tell me my hair looks “giving millennial.” Girl, you’d be lucky to be as cool as I am—past fashion choices and all.

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Why our kids are such brutal critics

Here’s the thing about Gen Alpha: they’re growing up with an aesthetic awareness that’s frankly intimidating. They’ve been surrounded by curated Instagram feeds, TikTok beauty tutorials, and Pinterest boards since birth. They know what “slaps” and what’s “cheugy” before they can properly tie their shoes.

Unlike us, who had to figure out what looked good through trial and error (and a lot of regrettable yearbook photos), they’re developing their sense of style in real-time with unlimited access to inspiration. No wonder they can spot a questionable outfit choice from 2016 and immediately know it’s not it.

The universal parent experience

It doesn’t matter how cool you think you are—your kids will find something to roast you about. Celebrities with professional stylists? Not safe. Instagram influencers with perfectly curated feeds? Definitely not safe. Regular moms just trying to look put-together while getting everyone out the door? We never stood a chance.

The beautiful thing about Stormi’s reaction is how it captures something every parent experiences: the moment your child sees you as a real person who made real (questionable) choices. It’s humbling and hilarious and oddly touching all at once.

The silver lining

But here’s what I love about these moments: they’re actually signs of healthy development. When our kids feel comfortable enough to tease us about our fashion choices, it means they see us as human. They’re not putting us on pedestals—they’re relating to us as real people who sometimes make mistakes (sartorial and otherwise).

Plus, let’s be honest—they’re usually right. That teal wig with the red outfit? Probably not Jenner’s finest moment. My side part? It was definitely time for a change. Sometimes it takes a kid’s unfiltered honesty to help us see what everyone else was too polite to mention.

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Embracing the roast

So to all the parents out there dreading the day your child discovers your old Facebook photos: embrace it. Laugh with them. Admit that yes, you thought that outfit was amazing at the time, and no, you’re not sure what you were thinking either.

Because at the end of the day, these moments of gentle mockery are actually moments of connection. Your kid is saying, “I see you, I know you, and I love you enough to tell you the truth—even when that truth is that your 2016 fashion choices were questionable.”

And honestly? That’s pretty beautiful, even if it stings a little.

Just maybe hide those early 2000s photos for a few more years. There’s only so much roasting a parent can take in one lifetime.