Today, I grounded my son for being a smart ass. Now he can't go to the cub scout campout this weekend. He's been howling, sobbing, stomping, slamming and screaming for about three continuous hours. I am not sure who this punishment has inflicted more suffering on: my son or me. FML
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mf09 0
I happen to be the OP and to the folks who think I am mean because I didn't let him go to the scouting event: it is a SPECIAL event. He's not out of scouts. He just needed a really serious wake up call. To the folks who think I am mean because I punished him for being a smart ass: The reality is this was a compound offense. He got into trouble for not doing what I asked and got a minor punishment (chores). He got mouthy about the chores and lost his special event. To the folks who think I need to paddle him more: you may be right but he's getting too old for that. To the folks who think I shouldn't let him throw the tantrum: Awesome idea, beyond smacking him as suggested and grounding him as done, what's the methodology for that? He stayed in his room to howl and holler. I ignored it and posted my FML. Special event at school next week will be cancelled too if he keeps it up. Love my boy. Tough love today.
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kbiz 0
i think you are being exactly the right kind of parent. good job.
hkguy 0
Nah - it sounds like the discipline was WAAAAAYYYY overdue!
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Comments (303)
Kiblo5 0
If he complains or whines then smack him too much bratty kids. Don't let the kid get what he wants or it will always be like that
Spectr_fml 2
u punish the Innocent
frankq555 3
ydi
skinollie 0
you deserve it you evil bitch
ninjkabat 15
A child shouldn't even be able to think they could get away with that after they're 4 years old. I'm not saying you should smack your kid around, but they're never too old for a spanking. A lot of times kids like that shutup pretty quick just from the shock and amazement that you took charge of the situation.
Sgt_Minty 0
ura bitch sorry but like if my commanding officer told me i couldnt go on an field op i would probly get pissed and bitch about it its just what people do
katie72 6
You're a bad parent.
kei1108 13
Stay strong. A HUGE part of parenting is consistency and follow-through.
neongurl98 10
Bad parenting. Teach your son to take it like a man.
RebekahBerry 1
RJ