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Social Media Mom Emanuel Levi Defends Parenting After Viral Video Sparks Criticism

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Social media influencer Emanuel Levi faced criticism for a video showing her daughter under a laundry basket, with some calling her a "terrible mother." Levi defended her parenting, stating the clip was a humorous, short skit where her daughter was happy. She asserted her devotion as a mother and vowed to continue sharing lighthearted content despite the backlash.

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  • Social media star Emanuel Levi defended her parenting after a video of her daughter under a laundry basket drew criticism.
  • Levi stated the humorous video lasted only seconds and her daughter was happy and laughing.
  • She asserted she is an "amazing mother" and will not apologize for the content.
  • Levi, eight months pregnant, plans to continue sharing humorous parenting moments.
  • The influencer removed most negative comments from the video's post.

Social media star Emanuel Levi is facing backlash after posting a video on Instagram that showed her attempting to rest on a couch while her infant daughter was playfully hidden beneath an overturned laundry basket. The video, captioned "When you want to sleep a little, but you have a girl at home," was intended as a humorous depiction of motherhood.

However, the clip drew sharp criticism from some followers who deemed her actions as a mother irresponsible and potentially dangerous. One commenter wrote, "Lucky you're not a helper at my child's kindergarten, or I'd pull him out of there."

In response to the negative comments, Levi posted a lengthy story addressing the criticism. She stated that while she anticipated most followers would understand the humor, she was aware a small percentage would label her a "terrible mother." Levi asserted that she is an "amazing mother" who is loving, caring, and devoted to her child, and does not need to prove it with every post. She clarified that the video was a humorous skit, lasted only about ten seconds, and her daughter was happy and laughing throughout.

Levi refused to apologize for the video, emphasizing that not everything seen online should be taken so seriously. She also mentioned that the full clip was filmed for 20 seconds, during which her daughter was content and laughing. Levi, who is eight months pregnant with her second child, stated she will continue to share humorous moments from her life as a mother, believing that "a little humor won't hurt anyone."

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