NMuzakNSoul said:

A few folk I think also made this point.
But I don't think we can assume that this child is treated any "worse" in private from this clip.
What if this was an outburst this parent has never dealt with before and she felt at a loss? It might not have ever happened before, or might never again. Or it may happen all the time. We just can't tell from that.

Some people have no issues disciplining their children regardless of setting.
Unfortunately, a lot of parents now a days do feel reservation to even speak to their child too harshly in public because we live in a HYPER aware/sensitive society where everyone is quick to point a finger and stamp a scarlet A (Abuse) on a parent's forehead, usually without knowing all the facts.

I'm not saying there's not situations where it is obvious and a child is in need of help. Of course there are.
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I don't think the child is treated any worse in private. I think its just a case of the parent getting fed up. I don't think leashes are appropriate because I feel like it's a substitute for discipline. When I tell my kids its time to go-its time to go. They are well aware of what happens if they attempt any of that mess so I don't need a leash. its silly.

heybaby said:

My mom could take me anywhere. Any store, any restaurant, theater, anywhere.
And it's not like I got beat all the time either. I can count on a hand the number of times I got spanked/smacked on the side of the leg/hand. I just knew there were consequences and knew better.
And no I did NOT live in constant fear (I can feel that point coming ) of my mother.

PS. She did give me one good beatdown with a pair of Reeboks she'd bought me later in my early teens, but I totally had that shit coming. I'd skipped school for a MONTH and was acting mess.
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Well said and I understand the points made. I guess we can say we don't know what happens in public or private since this is simply very short footage. Thus one can only speculate right? So yeah...

I guess it can go on and on. To me there are other means in my opinion to remain true to the responsibility of being the parent.

I waan't even the nicest child sometimes, but I turned out pretty good right and didn't even get dragged like that.
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NMuzakNSoul said:

There's no question she could've picked the kid up. (though if that kid was in a rage and hitting/biting, her reaction could've been worse ).
I'm not sticking up for her. I just think we can't say one way or the other.

johnart said:

Ouch at the Reeboks.

...I bet the kid thought it was the best fun ever you don't even know, he might LIKE being dragged

NMuzakNSoul said:

This is when they first came out and they were the HOT shoe. I had BEGGED AND BEGGED till she bought them for me. I wanted them for SCHOOL, which I was of course skipping.

For as long as I live, I'll never get "You want Reeboks???! Here's your Reeboks!!!" out of my mind.
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BklynBabe said:

Meh at footage where you can't make a true conclusion and the topic can go in so many different directions.

johnart said:

johnart said:

Man I just pictured the scene.

NMuzakNSoul said:

I resumed attending school shortly after.

OMG! this video had me cracking up! I dunno...I've never done that, and don't think I would but..the kid doesn't appear to be hurt...he appears to be enjoying the ride. I doubt it's a dog leash...child leashes have harnessess around the body...

DesireeNevermind said:

now THIS is TERRIBLE! poor kid.

Shorty said:

It looks to me like he was trying to hold onto the leash to take some pressure off his neck..
I really couldn't see enough to judge, but I think it should be investigated.
Mom needs some parenting classes.

shellyevon said:

it does appear he's holding the leash....but...we don't know if it's really to take pressure off..
IF it's indeed a dog leash...around his neck then yeah..that's really bad.

well I'm glad mine knows how to act in public. I got my child side-eye in peak condition!

he's a lil ham anyway when there are cameras around....perfect lil angel!