We all know farewells can be a tear-jerking affair, but one kid took it to a whole new level when his big brother left for college. Now, before you reach for that tissue box, let me paint the scene for you.

So, picture this: a young boy named Braxton Spencer, utterly heartbroken and sobbing uncontrollably because his older brother Ja’Juan is off to college in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sounds dramatic, right? Trust me, it was. This emotional moment was captured by their mom, Chenique Burks, and the internet ate it up. The TikTok video raked in over a million views faster than you can say “viral.”

Ja’Juan, the soon-to-be college baseball star at Philander Smith University (a historically Black university, by the way), is caught on camera doing his best big brother routine. With all the sincerity only an older sibling can muster, he tells Braxton, “I’m coming back, man.” But Braxton wasn’t having it. The tears kept flowing like a river in flood season.

According to Burks, her sons are as close as peanut butter and jelly. The bond is real, folks. They share a relationship so tight, even their mom had to chime in, saying, “The bond that my youngest son Braxton Spencer has with his big brother is inseparable. He felt as if his brother was leaving forever.” Geez, ever heard of text messages and Facetime, Braxton?

But, hold your applause, there’s more to this sob-fest than meets the eye. This viral moment isn’t just about one kid’s tears; it’s about the age-old sentiment of sibling love and the fear of being apart. So go ahead, reminisce about your own childhood moments and let those happy tears flow. Because in the end, that’s what families are all about, right?

Now, let’s not stop there. Let’s take a more expansive look at this wholesome family love phenomenon. This weepy goodbye scene wasn’t just an isolated incident. Nope, Braxton surely isn’t the only one losing their marbles over a sibling heading off to college.

More Tears and Cheers

If Braxton’s emotional torrent taught us anything, it’s that family is a cornerstone of our happiness and well-being. That means every family member plays an irreplaceable role, making leaving the nest that much more heart-wrenching.

For instance, Isabella Strahan, daughter of Michael Strahan, posted a touching photo with her mom to mark her return to college. Yep, you heard right. Even celebrity kids aren’t immune to the emotional whirlwind of heading back to school.