Larry Talks About Baltimore Mom in Spotlight After Disciplining Son at Riot
A Baltimore mother is being called “mom of the year” by some, and others are saying she may have crossed the line after she found her son participating in riots early this week. Author of “Your Kids are Your Own Fault,” and personal development expert Larry Winget discusses her parenting and actions.
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Couldn’t agree with Larry more!!!! This mother reacted just exactly like I imagine I would if I found my child involved in a potentially deadly situation. Walter Brimley’s voice rings in my head when he talks of getting your children away from bad situations after his son died of a drug overdose. I don’t care what I have to do…I will ALWAYS protect and discipline my children in their best interest. I read Larry’s book, “Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get A Life” many years ago and it literally changed my life, how I raised my kids, how I hold myself accountable and so much more. I have purchased and given away countless copies of this book personally because of the profound effect it has had. I am currently carrying around his book, “Grow a Pair” in my purse because I can’t put it down.
Great common sense advice as always, Larry
I agree with you, Larry – this woman did what was right …..by her son, for one thing. I do think that her son was definitely influenced by peers – he’s young! A hug? NO! Give him a hug later at home when they are in the depth of a conversation. In the moment, she did what was right – also to ensure his safety. Good on her!
Begs the question – where are many parents these days, anyway? I trust this news clip led to many family conversations this week.
And get the book, folks! “Your Kids are Your own ……Fault!” He tells it like it is.
Pat
Why do you think it is acceptable for a parent to hit a child? How can you possibly consider that effective communication? If it were a father/daughter duo instead of a mother/son, would you still be commending this parent?
Since the mother has clearly shown her child that violence is how you solve problems (by her hitting him when he disobeys her), he has learned exactly the messages she has sent: might makes right, and striking someone or otherwise lashing out violently is justified when you are angry or feel you are in the right. These are the principles she taught by example when using violence to make her point instead of reason, logic, and rational arguments.
Had she actually been a good parent, then he would have learned better principles at home – and probably would think twice before getting involved with a rioting mob in the first place. As you said though, children make mistakes. Nevertheless, it is not appropriate or justified to use violence against a child. There are plenty of natural consequences for bad behavior. You can disapprove of, condemn, and refuse to tolerate bad behavior without hitting your child.
Rationalise what? Discipline in the home is gravely lacking in America and the western world. You guys call it civilization. Big, fat lie.
The Holy Book, the Bible says “spare the rod and spoil he child”, and also “foolishness is in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction drives it away”. I hope you have an idea what rod means.
Any way, as Larry said, “your kids are your own ‘damn’ fault.
In case you didn’t know, appropriate discipline is a very effective “reason, logic and argument”. That’s why offenders get sent to jail.
She has two responsibilities as a mom –
1) Raising her children to be good adults;
2) Looking out for her kids’ safety.
She accomplished BOTH of those things that night. Perhaps if her son was left alone to go out, he would have gotten hurt or arrested. There was an immediate need for her to control her kid, and better that SHE takes care of her kid than police in riot gear.