Influencer Lauren Cameron Glass is going viral—and raising eyebrows—after posting a TikTok of herself getting ready to attend her teenage son’s prom. What began as a seemingly lighthearted "Get Ready With Me" quickly turned into a viral talking point as Lauren revealed she’d not only be joining her son for prom, but also the Y2K-themed after-party. While some viewers hoped she was joking, follow-up videos and comment replies suggest she’s serious, sparking widespread debate and a wave of parody content across TikTok.
Critics have accused Lauren of embodying the “crazy boy mom” stereotype, even referencing emotional incest—a psychological term for when a parent seeks emotional support from a child typically reserved for adult partners. Therapist Allison DuBois recently unpacked the psychology behind this dynamic in a viral video of her own, linking it to blurred boundaries and unmet emotional needs. Now, the internet is split: is Lauren just leaning into a bit, or does this point to a deeper cultural issue around parenting and identity?
Critics have accused Lauren of embodying the “crazy boy mom” stereotype, even referencing emotional incest—a psychological term for when a parent seeks emotional support from a child typically reserved for adult partners. Therapist Allison DuBois recently unpacked the psychology behind this dynamic in a viral video of her own, linking it to blurred boundaries and unmet emotional needs. Now, the internet is split: is Lauren just leaning into a bit, or does this point to a deeper cultural issue around parenting and identity?
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00:00In a TikTok video that is closing in on 5 million views,
00:03influencer Lauren Cameron Glass has ignited a firestorm of opinions and parodies
00:07by doing what no one expected, getting ready to attend her teenage son's first prom.
00:13The original video posted to Glass' account last week
00:17opens like any other Get Ready With Me video, until you learn what she's getting ready for.
00:22I'll get ready with me for my son's first prom.
00:25I have been planning this for a while.
00:27Watching the video, I personally held on to Hope,
00:30thinking maybe she's just a parent chaperone.
00:32But the hope quickly faded as she spoke about the son's prom date.
00:36I did get Mason a boutonniere and his date also got him one.
00:40We'll see which one he likes better.
00:42Then all hope was lost when the Alabama mom shared how she's even attending the after party.
00:47Got to set my makeup so that my makeup lasts all night.
00:50The after prom party thing is Y2K.
00:53Like myself, many were confused trying to figure out if this was satire,
00:57as Lauren's content seems to have a fun mom vibe,
01:00and occasionally she will post skits with a different persona.
01:04Long time no see y'all.
01:05I know y'all been wondering where I was and everything.
01:08Unfortunately, many feel this is another example of the crazy boy mom trend,
01:13as a lifestyle influencer has made follow-up videos defending herself against comments
01:17accusing her of emotional incest, a term described by the American Psychology Association
01:22as a form of emotional abuse in which a parent turns to their child as a surrogate partner,
01:28seeking from the child the emotional support that would more appropriately be provided
01:32by the person's spouse or another adult.
01:35Back in February, therapist Alison DuBois broke down the psychology behind boy mom culture
01:40in a now viral TikTok referencing the theories of Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud.
01:45He also talked about something called the Jocasta complex,
01:49which is basically where some others can become overly attached or possessive of their son.
01:54According to Alison, this dynamic often arises when mothers project unmet emotional needs onto their sons,
02:01manifesting in behaviors like using hashtag my king,
02:04pressuring their sons to spend more time with them instead of their friends,
02:07or even subtly competing with their child's romantic partners for attention.
02:11While the therapists acknowledge that Freud's theories have been largely discredited,
02:14she did note that they still offer good insight into how family dynamics can shape relationships.
02:21Now that Lauren's gone viral, the internet has exploded with parody videos,
02:25including a recreation of a second clip showing Lauren and her son spinning into a prom outfit change.
02:31It also appears that Lauren is using the comment section to inspire her new content.
02:35It's my baby's wedding day.
02:38I have to go finish writing my vows and get dressed.
02:40Definitely not all white, so we're good.
02:42But what do you think?
02:43Is this just an influencer creating content or a boy mom with unhealthy boundaries?
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