Perhaps the most famous progenitor of this trend is not a single video but a template. In 2018, a video surfaced of a young girl crying while being forced to eat a plate of vegetables. Her mother filmed her, laughing slightly, as the girl sobbed, "It’s not good!" The video was meant to be a funny "parenting win." Instead, it detonated.

: Engage in online discussions that promote empathy and kindness. Encourage others to do the same.

In conclusion, the viral video of the crying girl has sparked a necessary discussion about the impact of social media on our lives. By being more aware of the potential consequences of our online actions, we can work towards creating a more positive and supportive online environment.

Elena is not a cautionary tale. She is not a debate topic. She is not a piece of content. She is a 14-year-old who asked her father to stop recording, and he did not listen. And then 15 million strangers did not listen either.

, whose videos of herself crying and showing injuries went viral before being debunked.