Each parent educates their children at home as they see fit, but when shared on social networks, it is normal for everyone to think about it. This is what happened after Bryan Thornhill, a father from Virginia, posted a video of his punishment that put your child for bullying other children on the school bus.
His 10-year-old son was bullying his classmates on the school route, which is why he was expelled from the bus for three days. Given the child's behavior, to teach him a lesson, the father decided I was running to school all week, even in the rain. A peculiar punishment that raised controversy over whether the father's behavior was correct and if it is a good way to educate.
While recording it, the father was recounting live the reasons for the punishment and assures that he has given results, as he has told Daily Mail.
"My son has been expelled from the school bus for three days for being a little thug. I can not stand. Now he has to run to school and we are almost two kilometers away, so during the whole week he will have the experience of running. The good news is that it has a very good pace. I just wanted to show you and make you laugh a little. "
A controversial punishment
Bullying is a very serious issue, and of course if a father finds out that his son is harassing other classmates you must take action on the matter To end this behavior. But put a reprimand like the one this father has put, Is it the way to do it?
There are those who believe that the father has done very well and they agree with his method, since it has also worked, as he himself has said:
“This week he has not gotten into trouble. This is called raising your children well. Teach them. Don't be his friend, be his father ”
On the other hand, there are those who consider it a form of bullying towards your child, doing the same thing that the child does with his peers, and even those who go beyond and talk about child abuse. And a third position, in favor of punishment, but against having shared it on social networks so that "they laugh at him." What need is there to expose it and make fun of it that way? Isn't it the same as stalkers do?
I personally believe that as an educational method leaves much to be desired. If the child is bullying, the cause should be sought, know what's happening, understand where his behavior comes from and why he is becoming a "little bully." Generally parents they have their share of responsibility If your child harasses other children.
Behind a stalker who uses intimidation and violence to subdue others, there is a child who does not tolerate frustration, does not show empathy for others and seeks to feel good by putting himself in a position of superiority.
Of course, nothing will happen to the child for walking to school for a week, however I doubt it is the best way to solve the problem. If the child is bullying there are other underlying problems that 2 km running in the rain do not solve.
You should talk with the child, with the school and address the issue in a more comprehensive way. And of course, it is also important to educate in values from home to prevent a child from becoming a bully.
What do you think about the punishment of this father?
Via | Daily Mail
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