Joyce Chabbott, a mom of four, runs social media channels under the name Uppereastsidemommy, where she shares visuals of adventures with her family.
Social media influencer Joyce Chabbott—known online as “Upper East Side Mommy”—is facing heavy criticism after sharing a video of her children in the ocean without life jackets. The video, originally posted on TikTok, quickly drew backlash from users concerned about child safety and parenting responsibility.
The Controversial Video
In the clip, Chabbott is seen paddling a board with her young children standing in front of her. Moments later, they fall into the water after a minor collision with her husband’s paddleboat. Chabbott captioned the video humorously:
“Anyone looking for a wife and four kids? My husband may go missing soon.”
While intended as a light-hearted post, many viewers were anything but amused.
Internet Responds with Concern and Outrage
The video quickly circulated on Reddit, where one user wrote:
“Not putting life jackets on your young kids in the middle of the ocean is insane.”
The user also noted their surprise, saying Chabbott had previously seemed like a responsible parent. They criticized both her and her husband, calling the incident “negligent” and “infuriating.”
Another comment added,
“She was by herself and had to grab three kids. That’s a recipe for disaster.”
One TikTok viewer echoed the concern, calling the moment “SO scary,” while another noted,
“My dad’s a fisherman. We were never allowed near a boat without life jackets—even as strong swimmers.”
Others questioned her decision to post the video at all. One user remarked:
“She’s insane for this. That’s certainly a choice to actually post that. Don’t know who she is and don’t follow her—but I’m blocking her now.”
Parenting Judgment Under Scrutiny
The backlash adds to a growing trend of internet personalities being called out for unsafe parenting choices caught on camera. While Chabbott has not yet publicly responded to the criticism, many followers are calling for more accountability—especially when young children’s safety is at stake.
This incident joins a larger conversation about social media influencers and the responsibility that comes with sharing parenting content online.
