Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Podcast: Ellen Jokikunnas released a video of her son – Social media outrage struck

Ellen Jokikunnas reflects on the backlash she received on social media after posting a video of her son skiing for the first time.

In her podcast 'Terveisiä perheestä,' Finnish host Ellen Jokikunnas discussed the unexpected backlash she faced after posting a video of her son, Ralph, attempting to ski for the first time. Despite the limitations of used skiing equipment given by a family member, Jokikunnas was excited to share this milestone of joy with her followers, emphasizing the innocence and excitement of children trying new things. Her intent was to celebrate Ralph's experience rather than to set serious athletic expectations.

However, the reaction on social media was not as she anticipated. Users criticized the conditions under which Ralph was skiing, including concerns about the mismatched equipment and height-adjusted ski poles, which sparked a discussion about parental judgment and safety. Jokikunnas expressed her disappointment at how the joy of a child's first skiing experience could be overshadowed by negativity online, which reflects broader trends in social media where personal moments are often scrutinized and criticized.

This situation not only highlighted the challenges public figures like Jokikunnas face when sharing personal moments but also raised important conversations around parenting standards in the age of social media. It underlines the pressure parents may feel to conform to certain expectations and the potential for misuse of social platforms, turning innocent family moments into public debates about appropriateness and responsibility.

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