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In July 2025, Garrett Gee, known as The Bucket List Family creator online, received backlash for throwing his 7-year-old son off a cliff in Lake Powell

Gee talks with PEOPLE about the overwhelming response to the controversial clip

"Anyone who has followed our journey for a longer time, they understand how thoughtful and cautious we are as parents," he insists

Sometimes parenting is a leap of faith, or in Garrett Gee’s case, a jump off a cliff.

Gee, the influencer behind The Bucket List Family page, went viral in July 2025 after sharing a video of himself throwing his 7-year-old son off a cliff in Lake Powell. In the clip, Gee stands on a massive cliff alongside his son, Calihan, giving him what appears to be a pep talk. In an attempt to help the elementary schooler c

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