Dad Calls His Son a ‘Loser’ for Bullying Kids Online

We all know parenting can be tough, especially when it comes to teaching our kids about the consequences of their actions. One dad found himself in a difficult situation when he discovered his 13-year-old son was using a video game to bully younger kids. The game in question? Animal Crossing, a wholesome and collaborative game meant for players to build and create together. But instead of fostering friendships, this dad’s son and his friends used the game to harass a 9-year-old, leaving the dad with no choice but to confront his son about his behavior.

Birthday Present Gone Wrong

A Disturbing Discovery

The Bullying Incident

Inappropriate Actions

The Victim: A Young Child

Confronting the Son

Dad’s Harsh Words

Son’s Reaction

Husband’s Opinion

Dad’s Plan of Action

Clarifying His Words

Discord Access Limited

Family Discussion

Final Update

Family Confronts Bullying Behavior ‍ ‍ ‍

After discovering their son’s online bullying, this dad and his husband sat down to discuss the situation and how to approach their son’s behavior. They agreed to limit his video game time and access to Discord until he understands why his actions were wrong. Together, they talked to their son, who was more receptive this time, and they’re working on having him apologize to the young victim. It’s a valuable lesson for the family, as they navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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Support for anti-bullying stance with a touch of humor

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Insightful comment about possible root cause of son’s behavior.

Parenting win: Teaching love for person, hate for behavior ❤

Commenter praises dad for calling out son’s bad behavior.

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Support for standing up against online bullying. Spouse not supportive.

Parenting done right! Teaching empathy without name-calling

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Standing up against online bullying. Good job, OP!

16-year-old brother agrees, OP is NTA for handling appropriately

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Support for NTA parent taking action against cyberbullying

Parent praised for handling child’s bullying behavior. NTA

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Agreeing with NTA and condemning online bullying

Protecting virtual achievements is serious business, NTA wins.