"They're Eco-Friendly": Woman Uses Cabbage Leaves as Plates After Kids Skip Dish Duty
- A South African mom went viral for serving meals on cabbage leaves after her kids refused to wash dishes
- The video sparked discussions on creative parenting and accountability in households across the country
- Netizens online shared humorous, funny and relatable stories, highlighting the video’s viral impact
South Africans laughed, shared, and discussed clever parenting solutions after a viral TikTok showed meals served on cabbage leaves to teach kids responsibility.
Source: TikTok
On 10 September 2025, TikTok creator @buhlezikhali443 posted a video that quickly captured attention online. Within a single day, the video amassed over 10,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments as viewers reacted to her unique approach to parenting.
In the clip, the woman dishes out meals for her children using cabbage leaves instead of plates, explaining that this choice came after the kids refused to wash dishes. The creative solution sparked a wave of discussion among South Africans who found the method both humorous and practical.
The video highlighted the challenges parents face when children avoid household responsibilities. By using cabbage leaves as disposable plates, the mother showcased an innovative, eco-friendly approach that also delivered a subtle lesson in accountability. Viewers found the method amusing, but many also appreciated the clever strategy that encouraged children to take household duties more seriously. The post quickly circulated across social media, inspiring others to share their own unconventional parenting tips.
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Creative parenting hack goes viral
The content also sparked debates about parenting techniques and discipline, with some praising the ingenuity and others questioning the approach. Many netizens shared anecdotes of their own childhood experiences with chores, creating a thread full of relatability.
The short, humorous format of the TikTok helped the message resonate, proving once again how creative clips can reach wide audiences and spark community conversation. Ultimately, the viral clip became more than just entertainment. It reminded viewers that small challenges, like dishwashing, can be addressed in clever ways that combine practicality with humour.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Bongie97mthembu wrote:
“My late mother wayekuphakela phansi isobho ulibambe emnyango. 😂”
MaHlabangani said:
“Am I toxic for loving these plates? 😭😂”
Nicca Mbokazi commented:
“Good ongasuthanga uzodla neplate.”
Vandal shotta wrote:
“Restaurant will be like cabbage la diplate R568. 😫😭”
Eleonor said:
“Not me thinking maybe ama cabbage wraps. 😭😭”
Amy Jekwa commented:
“In my household, everyone has a different plate colour… if your plate is not there in the cupboard, I don’t dish up for you, you will eat movite or instant porridge… angizodlalwa ngabo mina.”
Mpondomise commented:
“Savoury rice and seafood gravy, served in edible plates.”
Zee wrote:
“This is a good idea. Thank you. I’m planning an event, and I am going to do this, which is perfect for my event. 👌🏽”
Briz2cool️ commented:
“Eco-friendly plates. 😂”
Check out the TikTok video below:
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- A woman on TikTok shared a picture of her young child's letter to her concerning washing the dishes.
- One gogo served dinner directly on the kitchen countertop after her grandkids left dishes unwashed.
- South Africans were not pleased with a culinary arts student who cooked spontaneous dishes for her boyfriend.
Source: Briefly News
