'So many [kids] have attention seekers for parents now': Dad disciplines daughter for cutting second period math class by converting bedroom into 'personal jail cell'

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Oct 1, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

If there is one thing you can guarantee about having kids, it's that they are going to act out sometimes. It's only normal to push the boundaries and rebel, and although it can be a stressful experience for the parents it is important to only respond appropriately. Unfortunately, moms and dads often have very different ideas of appropriate ways to manage the behavior of their children and this can cause its fair share of controversy.

This is exactly what gained attention on Twitter recently after a father chose to punish his daughter for cutting class by turning her room into a 'jail cell'. Removing all the furniture and even giving her a uniform of a T-shirt to wear, viewers were skeptical that this act of discipline would be helpful. If nothing else, it seems a completely disproportionate reaction to missing one class. There have got to be better ways to respond to this.

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    NYGEL @NYGELSARTORIAL.2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa A lot of parents don't have this much energy to tend to their own goals and shortcomings but find joy in taking the time to do this lol like
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    iconic training arc Follow @missed 3pointer Replying to @WizMonifaaa Can't wait for her to go non-contact when she gets older *
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    Amira @Xmiramira 2d • Replying to @WizMonifaaa The time and energy he took to do this, he could have had a conversation with her, something more constructive than this.
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    Ashley IS MEETING... Follow @phantertainment Replying to @WizMonifaaa This is ridiculous for skipping a single class. Almost every kid skips at least once. Give her a stern talking to, tell her why it isn't okay then since hanging with her friends was more important than math no hanging out or talking to friends after school for a week.
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    skeen @scenerieslol. 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa i hate parents that exploit their children for likes and views.
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    janea @heyyitsjanea. 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa what an overreaction. at least it's on par with what he's cosplaying.
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    Whitley @Whitleysdaughtr. 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa People tell the world their kid is doing badly, come up with the most creative ways to discipline them, and record it for kudos, yet wonder why their kids are acting out. Could it be because so many have attention seekers for parents now?
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    Mr No Sir @SheBeatsMe • 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa As a dad, this is a bit much. I'm talking about taking the bed and posting it on social media. These are the same people who shout, "you can't tell me how to parent," but then show us just how bad they are at it.
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    Dan Steiger @RealFrozz. 1d Replying to @WizMonifaaa As a father of teenagers, I would never do this. Yeah, I might take devices away, but this is criminally excessive. At this point, it's less about teaching a lesson and more about exerting power. Sick.
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    Agent of Chaos ☑ @SarahTaylor Follow Replying to @WizMonifaaa this is so gross and weird. the effort and energy he took to do this, he could've spent sitting her down and having a CONVERSATION with her about why skipping is not okay. that would've been more beneficial than this. he's gonna be shocked when she goes no-contact with him.
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    Aimée Ménard @Dranemra Replying to @WizMonifaaa Follow This is excessive. Grounding her after a talk about the important of education would have been more effective. Tip: all electronics outside of a clock/ stereo should be in a common room. Kids should never have their own TV, computer, etc in their bedroom.
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    Meg's Bidet @big_virgo911. 1d Replying to @WizMonifaaa 1. He cleaned her room for her. Thanks Dad. 2. That's collapsible 3. For cutting 1 class???? room.
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    Anu @Anvkii . 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa Just stripped away everything she expresses of her personhood because of this. They will not be close when she is older.
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    Mike @Ronin MikeV. 2d Replying to @WizMonifaaa My parents did this to me for a summer during elementary school. Trust me, it didn't improve anything. lol
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    Mel @TheBaddestMitch - 2d I hate that millennial parents try to go viral for being awful to their children. For what???
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    bjamar @bjamar 2d • POST bjamar @bjamar the kids are struggling because the adults are not smart
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    ol' long chin @defnotadino 2d so many people simply hate their children and take deep joy in humiliating them
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    Yonah Bex @remembrancermx . 2d Do people even like their children or do they just enjoy having an acceptable target to bully?
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