What do you think about this kid slapping his mom?

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GHWRkaHnZQ&feature=related

I was watching this, and i can't believe this boy slapped his own mom! boy if i was his mom, it would've been over for him. He's been depressed ever since the mom and dad split up, and his sister died of cancer. Okay, he has a chip on his shoulders, but that does NOT give him the right to be disrepectful to people. What's your opinion on this kid and video?

Answer 1

Honestly, my first reaction would be to take that kid down hardcore, but that would only escalate the situation. I don't know what really needs to be done, but I am sure that Dr. Phil is not the answer. I think that the kids actions were effected by the presence of cameras and maybe Dr. Phil's crew promotes this sort of reaction.

What I can say for sure is that they do need to split up and go their separate ways. It is obvious that the kid cannot be with his mom because of the lack of discipline and control.

Answer 2

If I was his mother, I would've choked him.

Answer 3

i swear to god i would have the the **** out of that f****s.

Answer 4

The kid needs to be locked up for a while and learn whats it like to be a man because right now hes a little SOB that needs to get the c**p kicked out of him

Answer 5

It appears to me that They both need serious help! As for my kids I don't think they would  even attempt to think about  putting their hands on me.  

Answer 6

What a painful video.  The boy appears to be trying to garner control.  I think he is doing this in order to feel more secure in a world that has dealt him a lot of pain.  He needs serious counseling, and the Mom needs management tactics, up to and including juvenile detention for assault if necessary.  

For the people suggesting a whipping, that is exactly what this child is trying to get.  He is in a tremendous amount of emotional pain.  The physical manifestation of pain would provide some sort of emotional release for him (much like how kids cut themselves now a days).  He does not need a whipping, as much as he probably deserves one, he needs the emotional tools to deal with his pain.  A whipping would be a temporary fix.  He needs love, and consistent structure from both parents so he does not have to feel like he needs to be in control.

I can't remember who said it but a child generally needs love the most when they are most unlovable.

Answer 7

I am a firm believer in corporal punishment.  Sorry, but children these days, including that boy, could do with a good a$$ whooping.  

I come from a family of 13 children, 26 grandchildren.  I am the 4th eldest grandchild so I've seen almost all of it.  Some of my cousins got whoopings; some didn't  The ones that didn't are wild, living with their parents, not productive citizens.  The ones that did live on their own, have their own families, have degrees.  Of course, you don't go overboard, you know.  Mama would get a switch to me.  Ouch!  But she would only hit my butt and legs and for no more than 2-3 minutes a session, if that.  

Corporal punishment teaches respect for your elders and other authority figures.  And the way these teachers are being treated these days by these undisciplined scallywags?  I bet you five dollars if they brought corporate punishment back, things would be different.

Aaaaannnd, I don't care about your thumbs down.

Answer 8

LMAO

Answer 9

ANY kid of mine had best not even attempt to hit me - bye bye off to juvenile hall you go!!

Answer 10

This kid needs therapy.  His parents aren't together, his Mother clearly does not have control over him. and his Sister died and he clearly is not over that.  Then he needs an old fashioned a$$ whooping.  He clearly is running that household because the Mother is afraid that he isn't "dealing" with the issues that are affecting his life.  Get a switch a belt or something a beat that kids a$$.  And where the heck is Dad?  Can't Dad do something to help straighten this situation out?  Even if they are divorced Dad clearly needs to play some type of "parenting" or "support (other than financial)" role here.  This is like kids gone wild.  I cannot believe that she sat there and took that like she did, I guess because she knew it was being videotaped......I wouldn't have, I would have shut that camera off and handled the situation right then and there.

Peace & Love  :)

Answer 11

that is so sad. I wold give that child a good butt whipping. And poor mother.I would never disrespect my parents like that and my hild would never disrespect me like that. there would be serious consequences