“Raising Teenagers Is a Super Skill” – Timi Dakolo Shares Hilarious Moment His Kids Protested Phone Curfew

Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has taken to social media to share a humorous yet relatable moment from his parenting journey, describing raising teenagers in this generation as a true test of patience, and a “super skill.”

In a video posted on his page, Dakolo revealed how a simple attempt to enforce an 8 p.m. phone curfew turned into a full-blown protest by his children. The singer had intended to collect their phones by evening to help them wind down and unplug before bedtime, but the plan didn’t go as smoothly as he hoped.

Instead of handing over their devices, his children put up a spirited argument, insisting they still needed their phones. The scene quickly turned into a negotiation session, with the kids passionately explaining why the curfew was unfair or inconvenient.

Clearly taken aback by the energy and resistance he received, Dakolo couldn’t help but reflect on the complex reality of raising teens in today’s digital world. Captioning the video, he wrote:

“Talk to me again when you start raising teenagers. In this era, parenting teens requires real superpowers.”

The post resonated with many fellow parents who flooded the comment section, sharing their own stories of battles over screen time and digital boundaries. While humorous, the video also highlights a deeper issue many modern parents face, how to set healthy limits in a world where children are increasingly dependent on technology for communication, education, and entertainment.

Dakolo’s post serves as a reminder that parenting is no longer what it used to be, and raising teenagers today might just be one of the toughest jobs in the world.