What do you think about this parent....

[Kim&Chris]

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4261381

Personally, I don't see anything wrong with this. Some kids are out of control these days, and I'd be willing to bet this child thinks twice before acting up & showing disrespect again!

 

[LaraK]

Good for her. Better to teach a lesson now than to have her child become more out of control later.

 

[4greatboys]

I agree. Lots of parents want to make excuses why little Johnny, is fighting with all his classmates, talking back to teachers or just other adults in general. Its much easier to sit back and do nothing than to teach your kid lessons on how to respect other and whats socially acceptable.

 

[CheshireVal]

I've heard of judges doing stuff like this to shoplifters: making them stand on street corners holding signs rather than doing jail time.

I think public humiliation is a pretty good deterrent, but I'm not sure how I feel about the idea of it overall, especially for kids that young. I suppose if he's a "bad" kid who is constantly acting out and is constantly in trouble, it could be used as a last resort.

However, it does all seem a little Scarlet Letter-ish to me!

 

[kribit]

I think it was a little over the top. While I think the child should have been taught a lesson, I'm not sure sticking him in the street with a sign was the way to go. But, I don't know...I guess it's better than him getting spanked and he'll probably never do it again. Personally, I wouldn't do it, but I won't judge the mother for reprimanding her own child.

Would love to see others weigh in.

 

[bettyann29]

I applaud this mother.. so many parents today either dont care or just arent around to care.. this mother is taking a stand where her child is concerned..

Maybe he'll learn a lesson and think about this the next time he thinks about misbehaving..

 

[momof3disneyholics]

I love it!

 

[Robinrs]

I swear, enough children are brought up through the system thinking it's okay to be rude to teachers, parents and anyone else. Whatever the punishment it has to be one that trains him, hopefully this one will.

 

[ChillyWilleys]

I think having the kid do this in front of his school was a great idea. However I feel bad for the boy for how it is now news and the number of people who are seeing it. That might be a little scarring. Not the mothers fault for that though. I think its one thing for your community to see you doing that, but to turn on your computer and see yourself or on the newspaper, thats devastating. He is a second grader after all.

 

[nataliela]

I think having the kid do this in front of his school was a great idea. However I feel bad for the boy for how it is now news and the number of people who are seeing it. That might be a little scarring. Not the mothers fault for that though. I think its one thing for your community to see you doing that, but to turn on your computer and see yourself or on the newspaper, thats devastating. He is a second grader after all.

Yeah, I feel bad that it made national news.....But at least the mother is doing something to correct her son's behavior

 

[JR6ooo4]

At least she did not have the "Oh! My sweety would never do that!" response.

Mikeeee

 

[ChillyWilleys]

Yeah, I feel bad that it made national news.....But at least the mother is doing something to correct her son's behavior

I totally agree. Its great but went a little farther than I think it should have. Again unless she sent the pictures to the press, not her fault.

 

[Jennasis]

You can see in the photo that the boy is crying. I bet he'll be WAY more respectful in the future. Certainly not the first time a little public humiliation was used to teach a kid a lesson.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Good for the mother.

 

[darlene9947]

When my oldest DD, (now 35) was 5, she took a piece of candy while at the grocery store. I had already told her she couldn't have it. When I was putting the groceries in the trunk, I noticed her trying to open the package. I marched her back into the store, and made her tell the cashier that she had taken the candy without paying for it. My DD was crying and didn't want to do it, but I told her we weren't leaving until she did. The cashier was very nice to her and gave her the candy back. When we left the store for the 2nd time, I threw the candy in the garbage. Needless to say, a little public humiliation went a long way. She never stole anything again. We laugh about it now, but she realizes the lesson she was taught that day.

 

[MM27]

What a good mother.

 

[pepperw23]

What an awesome Mom. Tough love is hard. You know that probably broke her heart to do that, but she did it. Good for her.

 

[uratoon]

Kudos!!

Great job mom!

 

[sha_lyn]

I think public humiliation is a pretty good deterrent, but I'm not sure how I feel about the idea of it overall, especially for kids that young. I suppose if he's a "bad" kid who is constantly acting out and is constantly in trouble, it could be used as a last resort.

However, it does all seem a little Scarlet Letter-ish to me!

ITA.... IMHO its over the top for a 7-8 yr old unless it is a last resort. Talk about opening your kid up to being teased and bullied at school.

 

[daisyduck123]

I'm sure that's the last time for a long time that he'll be rude to a teacher.