Cousin’s Kids Turned into Well-Behaved Puppies?

We’ve all heard of parents struggling to discipline their kids, but what happens when a fed-up relative takes matters into their own hands? One woman, tired of her cousin’s destructive twins, decided to train them like dogs using M&Ms as rewards and punishments. The results? Surprisingly effective, but not without some serious backlash.

The Babysitting Nightmare Begins

A Promise Made

Destructive Little Devils

M&Ms to the Rescue!

The Training Begins

Well-Behaved Puppies?

Family Party Disaster

Chaos Unleashed

The M&M Whisperer

Clean Up Duty

Angry Momma Bear

Whose Job Is It Anyway?

Candy Catastrophe

Blame Game

A Bittersweet Solution?

So, our creative babysitter found a way to tame the wild twins with M&Ms, but not without causing a family feud. While some relatives supported her methods, others were concerned about the long-term effects on the children. Did she go too far, or was it a harmless way to maintain order? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…

Training kids like puppies? NTA comment section approves

Disciplining cousin’s kids with dog training methods sparks debate

Training kids with candy? Brilliant and hilarious, but questionable parenting.

Training kids like puppies? Some agree, others disagree.

NTA. Clicker training and agility training would be great alternatives.

27F complains about being forced to attend family gathering during pandemic

Concerned commenter suggests calling CPS to help abandoned nephews.

Teaching kids vs. dogs to behave: a comparison

Training kids like animals isn’t cute or cool. ESH.

Positive reinforcement for kids = well-behaved puppies

Commenter calls out party during pandemic, replies deleted

Training kids like puppies? Hilarious! NTA.

Training kids like dogs? ESH. But operant conditioning can work.

Rewarding kids for good behavior is fair and effective

Doubts raised on post’s authenticity, ESH according to commenters.

Dumping kids unannounced and turning them into puppies? ESH

Positive reinforcement for kids is like training puppies

Setting boundaries with an ESH family member’s bad parenting

Reward-based system for kids compared to training a dog.

Training kids like dogs hurts them. Say no to babysitting.

A comment on the sub’s value system, YTA verdict.

Family drama and a superiority complex lead to ESH verdict ‍♀️

Commands vs treating kids like dogs? Awkward misunderstanding

Taking no BS and standing up for yourself!

Genius OP trains cousin’s kids like puppies with M&Ms. NTA

Commenter advises on parenting and discipline with concern for children ‍

Teaching kids to delay gratification is healthier, NTA.

Praise for a parent trying their best.

Skeptical commenter and reply call out fake story

Giving kids candy against parents’ wishes? YTA and unhealthy

Mom trained me like a dog with m&ms. NTA wins.

Training kids like animals? ESH. Tragic pandemic consequences mentioned.

Training people like dogs? NTA wins!

Discipline needed Sugar habit not helping

Is it a hoax? Commenters aren’t convinced.

Commenter finds situation hilarious, declares not the a-hole.

Train kids like puppies? NTA suggests phasing out reinforcement gradually.

Comment section not feeling the story

Positive reinforcement yields better results than negative reinforcement.

Training kids like dogs? NTA commenter finds success

Babysitter trains kids like puppies, gets hilarious results. NTA approved.