“Guarding the TV Like Her Life Depends On It” — Woman Shares Hilarious Struggle After Her Son Broke Two TVs in One Year

The internet has been set ablaze with laughter and empathy after a Nigerian woman identified as HR Sis (@seyithemie) shared her hilarious ordeal of becoming the ultimate TV bodyguard in her own home. The mother took to social media to narrate how her mischievous son managed to destroy not one, but two televisions in a single year, turning her into what she now jokingly calls “a full-time guardian of the screen.”

In a post that quickly went viral, she wrote: “Currently on our third TV this year, courtesy of my son. For the first two, I didn’t stress much because my husband replaced them quickly. But this last one? Baba no gree o, we split the bill 50-50. Guess who’s now guarding the TV with her life?”

Her tweet was followed by a confession that sent many parents into fits of laughter and understanding. Despite being “big on aesthetics,” she admitted that she instructed the artisan to mount the new TV very high — far out of the reach of her little “destroyer.” She humorously added, “If the house is too quiet, I run to check what’s happening. If I hear any noise, I teleport there immediately. God no go shame us.”

The story instantly struck a chord with many parents who have faced similar household tragedies, especially those raising hyperactive children with a knack for turning expensive electronics into playground casualties. Within hours, her post gathered thousands of reactions and comments, with fellow parents sharing their own stories of broken TVs, shattered phones, and mysteriously drowned remotes.

One user replied, “You just described my life! My son broke our smart TV last year by throwing his toy car at it. Till today, I still get PTSD when he plays near the new one.” Another commented, “You’ve not experienced pain until your toddler uses your TV as a drawing board. I once saw crayon art on my screen. I cried in silence.”

What started as a funny confession quickly evolved into a community of parents swapping stories of resilience, frustration, and parental survival. Some even offered practical advice, with one person suggesting, “Buy a wall mount that’s almost touching the ceiling, my dear. That’s the only way.” Another added, “Lock your remotes away too. These kids will shock you.”

But beyond the humor, HR Sis’s story also highlights the unspoken realities of modern parenting — the delicate balance between love, laughter, and the financial consequences of raising energetic little humans. Children have an uncanny ability to turn everyday items into instruments of chaos, and many parents online could totally relate to the feeling of constantly living on edge in a house filled with unpredictable energy.

Her decision to mount the TV “very high” was met with applause and jokes from netizens who dubbed it “the ultimate Nigerian parenting strategy.” Some even said the move could become a new interior design trend for parents. “Forget minimalism, the new aesthetic is ‘TV far above destruction range,’” one person joked.

Others couldn’t get over her vivid description of sprinting to the living room at the slightest sound — or silence. “That ‘teleport’ part killed me,” wrote a user. “You don’t even need gym membership again; motherhood is the best cardio.”

Interestingly, some dads also joined the conversation, confessing that they could totally understand the husband’s decision to make her split the bill this time. “After the second one, I’d do the same,” one man commented. “We love our kids, but that pain of seeing your new TV gone again hits differently.” Another added, “The way she described her son, I can already imagine the boy looking innocent while plotting the next accident.”

The post didn’t just spark laughter; it also brought out a bit of social commentary. A few people used the opportunity to discuss how parents are often forced to adapt their living spaces to their children’s habits. One person wrote, “Before kids, we decorate for beauty. After kids, we decorate for survival.” Another said, “Your home becomes less about aesthetics and more about strategy.”

As funny as the story sounds, it’s also deeply relatable in a time when screens have become an essential part of family entertainment. For many Nigerian households, a TV isn’t just a gadget — it’s the heart of the home. It’s where families gather to watch football, news, and Nollywood movies. Losing one can feel like losing a member of the family.

For HR Sis, that sense of loss clearly hit harder the third time. Having to split the bill with her husband probably drove home the reality that her son’s innocent adventures were starting to have serious financial consequences. But instead of wallowing in frustration, she turned it into humor — a classic Nigerian coping mechanism that blends sarcasm, resilience, and prayer. Her closing line, “God no go shame us,” perfectly summed up the entire saga — a mixture of exhaustion, faith, and comic relief.

Many people online have since crowned her the “Guardian of the Screen,” a title she seems to have earned with pride. The story continues to circulate, serving as a hilarious reminder that parenting, no matter how challenging, always comes with moments that make you laugh through the tears.

For now, HR Sis’s living room might not meet her ideal aesthetic standard, but one thing is certain — her TV is safer than ever. Mounted high above little hands and curious minds, it stands as a monument to maternal vigilance and hard-earned experience.

As one user perfectly put it in the comments, “You’ve not truly become a Nigerian parent until you start securing your gadgets like national treasures.”

Whether it’s the quick reflexes, the silent prayers, or the endless humor, mothers like HR Sis continue to show that parenting is a wild mix of chaos and comedy. And if it means climbing the ceiling to protect the TV, then so be it — because as she said, “God no go shame us.”

In a world where children can turn any object into an adventure, one mother’s funny confession has become a universal anthem of parental survival. Her story reminds everyone that behind every perfectly mounted flat screen is a parent silently praying, watching, and sometimes sprinting — all in the name of love, laughter, and keeping the TV alive.