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Parents who force son, 9, to do squats when he’s naughty defend themselves
A COUPLE who came under fire for making their nine-year-old son do push-ups and squats as punishment have defended their parenting technique. Dustin,…
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Father's Unique Discipline Method for Disrespectful Son Goes Viral, Sparks Parenting Debate
A recent viral video shared by TikTok user @katie.dustin, titled "This is how good fathers raise men," has sparked widespread discussion about modern parenting and discipline. The footage, captured from a home security camera, shows a father intervening when his son disrespects his mother. The boy, who had repeatedly asked for his mother's phone while she was working, told her to "chill out." In response, the father immediately addressed the behavior, making his son perform a series of push-ups and squats. Throughout the exercise, the father provided encouragement, telling the boy not to give up. After the physical task, the father engaged his son in a conversation, explaining, "Do we tell our mom to chill out? Absolutely not. Would I let anybody else talk to her like that? So you don't get to talk to her like that." The video concludes with the son apologizing to his mother, followed by a comforting embrace from his father. The video, which has garnered over 1.4 million views, 173,000 likes, and nearly 2,000 comments, highlights a parenting approach focused on accountability and respect. Viewers have largely praised the father's method, noting the mother's non-intervention and the father's firm yet supportive demeanor. The clip has ignited conversations among parents about effective ways to instill discipline and respect in children.
The Sun
Parents who force son, 9, to do squats when he’s naughty defend themselves
A COUPLE who came under fire for making their nine-year-old son do push-ups and squats as punishment have defended their parenting technique. Dustin,…
