Summer Clayton has become a dad to 2.4 million kids, and he could not be any more proud. His TikTok channel is dedicated to giving people the experience of having intimate conversations they might long to have with their father, but for whatever reason, they can not. Among his most popular videos is his “Dinner with Dad” clip.
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The concept of the video is simple. Clayton, playing the dad, always sets down two plates of food. He always tells you what’s for dinner. Summer then blesses the meal before check-in in to see how you’re doing.
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By asking the simple question of “how was your day,” Summer offers children two elements they crave from their parents, stability, and connection. Summer’s videos had a profound impact on people. His latest, “Dinner with Dad,” had over 3 million views. Many share his videos after being brought to tears.
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Some are reminded of the times they spent with their father.
“I’m never gonna have something like this again,” wrote one person.
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Others lament over an experience they will never know.
“I would die for my parents to say they are proud of me just once,” wrote another.
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While most fully Embrace Summer as a stand-in-Dad, sharing their personal triumphs, insecurities, and challenges.
One person shared, “Hi dad, I got into volleyball.”
Another vented, “Dad…I can’t sleep thinking about how scared I am of real life.”
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You can watch “Dinner with Dad” in the video below.
@yourprouddad Happy Sunday❤️. Is school out for you??
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Sources:
- “Man uses TikTok to offer ‘dinner with dad’ to any kid that needs one, even adult ones,” Todby.