EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 24 MIN
The END of TikTok's Worst Mother | Kayla Dicenso
from RKH Media Documentaries · host RKH Media
Kayla DiCenso became a grandmother at just 33 years old after her son, Xavier, became a father at 14. But has her "supportive" viral content crossed the line into exploitation?Known to millions as "ThatOneGrandma," Kayla DiCenso has built a massive platform by documenting the lives of her teenage son and his young daughter, Naomi. From hospital visits and first baths to the painful details of Xavier's mental health struggles, nothing seems off-limits for the camera.In this deep dive, we explore the generational cycle of teen pregnancy in Kayla’s family and the uncomfortable ethics of turning a 14-year-old’s trauma into TikTok "entertainment". Is Kayla genuinely a supportive mom, or is she adultifying her children to maximize payouts from the TikTok Creator Fund?
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Kayla DiCenso became a grandmother at just 33 years old after her son, Xavier, became a father at 14. But has her "supportive" viral content crossed the line into exploitation?Known to millions as "ThatOneGrandma," Kayla DiCenso has built a massive platform by documenting the lives of her teenage son and his young daughter, Naomi. From hospital visits and first baths to the painful details of Xavier's mental health struggles, nothing seems off-limits for the camera.In this deep dive, we explore the generational cycle of teen pregnancy in Kayla’s family and the uncomfortable ethics of turning a 14-year-old’s trauma into TikTok "entertainment". Is Kayla genuinely a supportive mom, or is she adultifying her children to maximize payouts from the TikTok Creator Fund?
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