In the 1990s, as Boomers settled into parenthood, everyday life came with its fair share of chaos—and comedy. In this episode, Kenn shares a story that perfectly captures both.

After noticing a neighborhood kid picking on his son, Kenn pulls him aside and gives some blunt, old-school advice: if the bully doesn’t stop, he has permission to punch him in the nose. Not exactly textbook parenting—but very on brand.

A few days later, while chatting with a group of moms as the kids play nearby, Kenn spots the same bully causing trouble again—this time smacking kids with a piece of rubber tubing. Suddenly, a loud scream cuts through the air. The bully is crying.

Kenn rushes over, expecting the worst, and asks his son what happened. His son, looking a bit sheepish, simply says: “I roared.”

Confused at first, Kenn quickly realizes—his son didn’t throw a punch. He scared the bully off by roaring like a lion.

Seizing the moment, Kenn rallies all the kids to roar together, turning it into a lesson: you don’t always have to fight back—you can stand your ground in other ways. Meanwhile, he can’t help but enjoy watching the bully get a taste of his own medicine.

Just another unconventional—and unforgettable—parenting moment from Boomers on the Edge.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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