When a teenage boy boldly texted his crush asking for a bra photo, he expected a flirty reply—not a viral life lesson from her dad.
Rod Parrish, a loving and quick-witted father known for his playful yet protective approach to parenting, saw the inappropriate message pop up on his daughter’s phone. Instead of reacting with fury or grounding his daughter, Rod came up with a genius—and unforgettable—response.
He posed for a photo wearing one of his daughter’s bras over his shirt, standing tall with a deadpan expression. Alongside it, he sent the teen this cheeky message: “Here’s the bra pic you wanted. Enjoy!”
With his daughter’s blessing, Rod later shared the photo online. It quickly exploded across social media, with thousands of likes, shares, and comments celebrating his humorous, boundary-setting move.
The internet hailed him as a “dad of the year,” applauding the way he used humor to handle a tricky situation while still delivering a clear message about respect in young relationships. While some debated if the joke went too far, most agreed: Rod’s point landed.
He later explained his intention: not to shame anyone, but to remind both his daughter and her would-be suitor that boundaries matter. “Teenagers will be teenagers,” Rod said, “but asking for something like that? You’ve got to draw a line—sometimes with a laugh.”
His daughter reportedly thought the whole thing was hilarious—and was proud of her dad for standing up for her with both love and laughter.
What started as a joke turned into a teachable moment about respect, digital etiquette, and the powerful role of engaged parenting—even when it comes wrapped in lace and humor.