Overview

• An Instagram video captures Garrett Gee flinging his son Calihan off a rock ledge into Lake Powell to help him conquer fear.
• Since its July 13 release, the clip has surged to nearly four million views and reignited scrutiny of adventure-focused parenting.
• Gee clarified that Calihan chose to be thrown rather than jump or climb down and noted stringent safety precautions were in place.
• Supporters laud the stunt as a confidence-building exercise under controlled risk, while critics warn of exploitation and unseen dangers.
• The episode underscores broader concerns about influencer ethics, children’s consent and the limits of extreme parenting on social media.