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In reply to the discussion: Girl, 10, forced to walk five miles to school after dad hears she bullied another student [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,126 posts)42. We had a VW bus
That didn't stop the fighting - fingers still liked to creep over the back of the seat and into hair, for example.
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Girl, 10, forced to walk five miles to school after dad hears she bullied another student [View all]
Floyd R. Turbo
Dec 2018
OP
I have no problem with what this father did. It sounds like a lesson learned that won't soon be
politicaljunkie41910
Dec 2018
#20
Well, it's obvious where she learned it. Making her walk isn't bullying, but filming and posting it
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2018
#2
Exactly. And I'm wondering if he's a bullying narcissist who likes attention. nt
pnwmom
Dec 2018
#63
Actually physical punishment, that can be forced upon your daughter because you have
JCanete
Dec 2018
#18
I think that when you frame something as punishment, like say, exercise, which a lot of
JCanete
Dec 2018
#68
People need to stop publicly shaming their kids. The punishment itself was enough.
Luciferous
Dec 2018
#23
I am really glad he followed her home. I do worry that it makes physical activity
33taw
Dec 2018
#26
5 miles is one hour of walking at 12 minutes a mile. Slower, maybe 1.5 hours
Demovictory9
Dec 2018
#64
My parenting method was very different than this, and is demonstrably effective.
byronius
Dec 2018
#55
This is a wonderful post. Thank you. Yes, a lot of parents are lazy and want to take shortcuts
pnwmom
Dec 2018
#61
Thank you for this! I try to parent like you. I do really well sometimes at explaining things
OhioBlue
Dec 2018
#71
100% with the Father. He followed her, she was in no danger and learned actions have consequences.
NoMoreRepugs
Dec 2018
#58