Overview

• Garrett Gee posted the clip from Lake Powell on July 13, deliberately tossing his son Calihan from a rock ledge to shore up his confidence under tightly controlled safety measures.
• In his caption Gee stressed that safety was the top priority, that Calihan consented to the method, and that the stunt is not offered as general parenting advice.
• The Instagram video has surpassed 3.5 million views and drawn coverage from major outlets including People, Today and PerthNow.
• Supporters applaud Gee’s careful planning and focus on building resilience while critics question the appropriateness of exposing a young child to such risk.
• The episode marks the latest example of The Bucket List Family’s decade-long track record of sharing extreme parenting moments from global adventures since 2015.