Daddys Facebook response.

I didn't watch the video. But, I don't think that FB is the correct arena to discipline or discuss things with your child. That should be done in private.

I generally agree that I wouldn't discipline or post negative things about my kids on facebook, but in this case, I think it was appropriate for what the teenager did. Maybe she'll think twice before posting negative family things on facebook herself. She's old enough to know better.

I cannot see the actual video at the moment, but regardless I think that it may be a good lesson, I think it's sinking to your teen's level. The parent is the adult and therefore has to act like an adult to give an example on how to properly deal with what bothers us. We're the example and what example did this parent gave? How can he teach her the lesson that if we're upset at someone the best solution isn't to badmouth them online, but deal with it maturely when he did that exact thing?
So IMHO, I think he believed he was teaching his daughter a lesson in how it feels, but it could backfire in other ways and he wasted an opportunity to be an example of how to act like a responsible, mature adult.

Sharon

I can't view the link either all I can say is I am so sick of this FB crap every where & the drama & stuff ppl get away with saying & bullying its not right. I dislike FB for these reasons.

OMG...this guy is awesome! I don't think it was harsh. (Well...kinda.) But there's probably a lot of ungrateful kids out there who need the same punishment.

I watched the video, and although I agree that I personally wouldn't discipline my kids online, I could feel the father's frustration. I agree that it's not a good idea to 'sink to your teen's level'. But I can understand his hurt, anger and frustration with his daughter. I also understand that there are times when you just don't know how to deal with your teen.

The best course of action, step back from the situation before you act. Sometimes though it doesn't matter what you do or even if you're consistent kids will continue certain behavior, and parents can be left feeling helpless and frustrated.

So although I don't believe I'd have done what this dad did, I do understand it.

I personally think that man is awesome.

I can't veiw it either.
I do think facebook may be the bane of the century, lol.
I do think kids and adults forhat matter post many things on FB that should never by in a public form.

I had a rule that what goes on in our house is our business alone. It stays within these walls. You have a problem you can come to me.
There were exceptions and they could always talk to a priest, counselor or teacher.
From what I am hearing she is being , well a nasty spoiled teen. I think I would handle it in a different manner ( though I don;t know preciesly what was said. But I do think there are times to shock your child, this may have been one. You want to put the nasty for everyone to see and o not care whether you hurt me? Then I am sure you will not mind if I post some of the most embarrassing and negative things I can think of about you.
I don;t believe in tit for tat but.........If you an;t reach them any other way.

I do commend the man for following through on what he told her he'd do if she disobeyed again. He posted this on his wall after all of this went viral: : "And then, yes, I shot it full of holes. Would I have received the same viral attention if I’d used it as a dog toy, hit it with a hammer, drove over it with the truck, or simply thrown it away? I’m not sure. But the point is that her parents told her “If it happens again, I’ll put a bullet through it.” So, rather than let her push that particular boundary any further, I did absolutely no more and no less than I promised I’d do."    Anyone curious about his views can visit his page here. As someone who grew up with a mother who constantly made idol threats, I can say that I think I would have respected my mom more had she followed through with said threats more often.

I know I wouldn't cross him again if he were my father. She needed a wake up call thought.