In a world where we’re striving for more inclusivity and acceptance, it’s disheartening to hear about a 14-year-old boy causing a huge disruption in his online class with a vile racist comment. The boy’s parents, absolutely disgusted and ashamed, decided to take matters into their own hands and teach him a lesson. But did they go too far? Let’s dive into the story.
Online Class Gone Wrong
The Racist Comment
The Unfortunate Incident
Discord Messages Exposed
Birthday Presents Canceled ❌
The Nintendo Switch Deal
Punishment: Donating the Money
Son’s Reaction
Family’s Disapproval ♂️
Daughter’s Opinion ️
Wife’s Change of Heart
Father’s Dilemma
A Lesson Learned or Going Too Far? ♀️
In an attempt to teach their son a lesson after his racist outburst, the parents decided to cancel his birthday presents and donate the money he earned for a Nintendo Switch to charity. However, the family’s disapproval has caused them to question if they’re going too far. Is this punishment fair, or are they crossing a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Punishing the child is necessary to teach him a lesson.
NTA for not giving him the reward until he learns from his mistakes
NTA suggests holding the money for future or until change. Replies agree.
NTA commenter advises against punitive punishment for racist son.
Serious concern raised about potential radicalization of 14-year-old kid
Donating son’s allowance to charity as punishment for racism debated
Defending a parent’s decision to teach their child a lesson. NTA
Suggests therapy for racist son, emphasizes need for apology to teacher
Commenters suggest therapy for racist teen instead of punishment
NTA comment suggests graphic education on racism for son’s punishment
NTA parent seeks to teach empathy through education and volunteering.
Don’t unteach financial responsibility, but monitor screen time and educate.
Punishment must be truly lost & inconvenient, income source doesn’t matter.
Punishing a racist outburst: ESH. Donate his money to charity?
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Debate over whether parents can take son’s earned money as punishment
Severe punishment necessary to prevent future consequences of racism
Reward revoked for racist outburst. NTA, says commenter.
Suggesting therapy instead of punishment for racist outburst
Donating to a black rights group may make the son more racist
Understanding the root cause is key to effective punishment.
Teaching financial responsibility through consequences. Good parenting move.
Punishment suggestions for racist outburst – soft YTA comment section
NTA. Suggests holding money until behavior changes + education on racism/homophobia.
Taking away his earned money may make him resentful. ESH.
Commenter suggests therapy for racist son and criticizes family’s response.
Suggests anti-racism classes for son and protecting his future
Taking away earned money is stealing, YTA for that
Teaching consequences or sending mixed signals?
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Commenter suggests counseling to address family’s racism.
Debate over parents taking son’s earned money as punishment
Compromise suggested for parents’ punishment of racist son’s money.
Commenter criticizes parent’s punishment, calls for empathy education.
NTA for punishing son’s racist outburst, comment highlights impact of racism
Therapy might help with that
Debate on appropriateness of punishment for racist outburst. ESH.
Teaching consequences for racism, no gifts can fix bad behavior
Commenter suggests therapy for racist outburst, NTA.
Compromise suggested: let him keep $200, donate rest to charity
Punishment alone isn’t enough. Education is key
Punishing racism: YTA, says commenter. Teach, don’t just punish.
Debate over punishment for racist outburst and parental theft accusation.
Teaching responsibility and consequences for racist behavior.
Exploring the intention behind racist remarks in online gaming culture
Taking away his hard-earned money may deepen his prejudice
Debate over punishment for racist outburst, is taking away money fair?
Comment suspects kid watches cringy YouTubers
User suggests alternative punishment for racist outburst
Harsh but fair response to racist outburst
Be reasonable with your child even when their actions aren’t
Son’s donated money from extra chores as punishment for racism.
Teaching respect or theft? YTA parent takes son’s money.
Parenting advice sparks debate on discipline tactics
Last Updated on June 1, 2023 by Diply Social Team
