Video Strikes a Nerve Nationally With Parents in Support of, and Against, Laptop-Shooting Dad
- Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:15pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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(AP)It’s classic parent-teenager strife, revamped for the Internet age: A 15-year-old takes to Facebook to curse her parents and complain about chores and the pressures of youth. Her disgusted father videotapes and posts a lengthy rebuttal punctuated by nine gunshots as he empties his pistol into her laptop.
The bizarre tech-xecution has garnered more than 26 million views on YouTube and tens of thousands more on Facebook, touching a nerve with others tired of their kids’ attitudes but also drawing backlash from parents who have kept such desires in check, people who believe the father is the one being childish.
“It represents a fantasy scenario for parents,” said Anthony Rotolo, a Syracuse University professor who specializes in social media. “Most parents would not respond in this manner … but many parents have certainly felt unappreciated and imagined taking similar action.”
The furor began when Tommy Jordan of Albemarle, N.C., aired his feelings in the video he posted last week. Sitting in an Adirondack chair on an expansive stretch of grass, Jordan is wearing jeans, a plaid shirt and a wide-brimmed hat, a lit cigarette between his fingers.
Then he launches into his diatribe, quoting from his daughter’s Facebook post, in which she told her parents “I’m not your damn slave,” ”I’m tired of picking up after you,“ and ”You know how hard it is to keep up with the chores and schoolwork? It’s freaking crazy.”
Jordan is clearly infuriated by his daughter’s suggestion that she be paid for her chores and disturbed by her decision to go public with her criticism.
“You don’t have to worry about buying a new laptop battery. You don’t have to worry about buying a new power cord. You don’t have to worry about buying a new camera. Because you won’t be using any of them till probably college,” he says in the video. “I don’t know how to say how disappointed I am in you and how disrespectful you were to every single adult in your life. But, kid, you’ve got it easy, way easy. It’s about to get harder.”
Rising from his chair and picking up the video camera, he settles the image on the laptop, set on a patch of dirt among the grass. He shows his .45-caliber gun for the camera, then fires nine rounds into the computer.
“I hope it was all worth this,” he says to her.
Jordan has not given any interviews to reporters.
Other parents have been eager to weigh in on his outburst.
Sonia Carballo, 37, of Bethlehem, Pa., found herself laughing aloud when she saw the video last week. Her three children — ages 9, 13 and 16 — air similar complaints that their mother is too strict, that she doesn’t understand, or that they have too many chores.
“He’s a parent after my own heart,” said Carballo, an insurance claims processor. “I thought he handled it better than I would have. She was completely out of line and disrespectful.”
Michael Sands, 66, of Los Angeles, said he’s had similar arguments with his 16-year-old son, whom he says he can’t peel away from the computer to do simple things like eat dinner or take a shower. Sands has been so frustrated that once, he tipped over his son’s computer tower. Another time, he flicked a switch on the circuit breaker to cut power to the computer.
“They are hooked on the computer and it gets under any person’s skin,” said Sands, a media consultant. “It really gets to be a match against your child.”
Messages of support have poured in for Jordan from similarly frustrated parents who admired him following through on his threats. But others say he stooped to a child’s level and taught his daughter nothing with his show.
Carleton Kendrick, 65, a Mills, Mass., psychotherapist and father of two, said he found it troubling the video was resonating with so many people and called Jordan’s actions “frightening and humiliating.”
“What’s next from this guy, filming himself burning all his daughter’s clothes in a pile on his lawn because she dressed in a manner he considered too provocative?” Kendrick asked.
Gary Baker, a 51-year-old father of two teenagers in New York, said all parents find themselves pushed to the edge from time to time, but he thought Jordan overreacted.
“She was simply venting to her friends and showing the world what a spoiled, self-centered and unappreciative child she was. Nothing even slightly unusual there for a teenager,” he said. “For any parent to respond with wanton violence and destruction of property is unnecessary and clearly an overreaction.”
Dr. David Reiss, a psychiatrist who’s interim medical director at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Mass., said the teen was expressing normal emotions of someone their age.
“A kid who isn’t complaining, a kid who isn‘t testing limits isn’t going to grow up,” he said. “The worst thing you can do is to show inappropriate behavior as a parent. What does that lead the kid to want to do? To one-up that.”
There are no signs of that in Jordan’s case, not yet at least. But he had a warning for his daughter in his video message: She needs to pay him back for the bullets, too.
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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:06pmComplaints from New York and Mass…Hot beds of Communism and ****** males. When their daughters are at an OWS protest giving away free sex,the what will they say?
Report Post »yiska8
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:17pmProbably give them a bullhorn with a red bow on it and remind them to buy condoms on the way over. Being best friends to their children instead of parents to their children will lead to this result.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:27pmOkay we add to this parenting example, the food cops going through a preschoolers lunch and we have what is going on in Ireland. A quote of a Richard K Moore (lives in Ireland currently) article;
The family must be demonized. Already, here in Ireland, there are daily TV spots dramatizing the plight of children who are being abused or neglected by their parents…
How scary were the old days, when unlicensed, untrained couples had total control over vulnerable children, behind closed doors, with whatever neuroses, addictions, or perversions the parents happened to possess. How did this vestige of patriarchal slavery, this safe-house den of child abuse, continue so long to exist, and not be recognised for what it was? How much better off we are now, with children being raised scientifically, by trained staff, where they are taught discipline and healthy values.
We are not far from the Elite Plan for a New World Social Order. Parents are only a child donor to the NWO. We need to wake up and stand up to our corrupt government. The Constitution is the Elites major stumbling block, Help Save America!
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:40pmYou know I think people started listening to the shrinks about 40 years ago on raising kids.Take a look around at the selfish,irresponsible slugs that has produced.I raised two sons,and they will tell you I didn’t shy away from the belt.
Report Post »How did it work out?My oldest son is the first in my family to get a degree.My other son has worked since he got out of high school.Neither one has ever had a drug problem or spent a night in jail.
The youngest has a son and a daughter.My grandaughter is in medical school,and the grandson is vice president of the student body in middle school.And yes they know what a strap is.
So save the talk for the dinner table,when they are wrong they must know that it will cost them in some way.Just telling them you are dissapointed,and giving them a time out doesn’t seem to work.
iblvingd
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:44pmBrain washing for the OWS kids.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:43pmCarleton Kendrick, 65, a Mills, Mass., psychotherapist and father of two, said he found it troubling the video was resonating with so many people and called Jordan’s actions “frightening and humiliating.”
“What’s next from this guy, filming himself burning all his daughter’s clothes in a pile on his lawn because she dressed in a manner he considered too provocative?” Kendrick asked.
Well, Carleton…..lets see how outraged you are when the next Muslim “honor killing” takes place?
Report Post »Remember, Kendrick, that this guy shot a laptop.
M 4 Colt
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 9:39pmWe have Dr Spock from the 1960′s to thank for all this touch-e, feel-e crap. When i was a kid growing up in the 1950′s, if i got out of line my father got the belt out and would give me a good case of woop ass. In school it was the same thing when i got out of line the teacher would get the paddle out and beat my ass.
The point is i learned that if i did something wrong or didn‘t do what i was told to do or talked back i had a price to pay and the most important part is it didn’t do me any harm and i learned respect for my mother, father and teachers when they spoke to me.
Mothers and fathers today are no longer allowed to spank their kids for fear of going to jail and don’t even get me started about the lack of discipline in the schools today.
Kids need discipline because without it they will do what ever they want and the most important thing they need to learn is there are consequences to their actions.
All the liberals are saying, gee i wondering why kids are getting into trouble today, why are they robing and killing people, well it’s because of the brake down of the family unit and a total lack of discipline, all thanks to elite liberal thinking coming from wack jobs like Dr Spock who say we need to validate the kids feelings.
I say that’s a load of crap, what kids today need is a good swift kick in the paints to let them know that their parents and teachers are the ones in charge and that they need to keep their mouths shut and do what their
Report Post »MEANS2RESIST
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 10:36pmExactly SMOKEY….I was thinking the same on from which region the complaints were made.. and @ YISKA8, well said. I tell my kids, DON’T EVER go against the family, we are all we’ve got. I take the tough approach & have no time for monkeyshines like most of the American punks these days…..
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:42pmre : “What’s next from this guy, filming himself burning all his daughter’s clothes in a pile on his lawn because she dressed in a manner he considered too provocative?” Kendrick asked.
Report Post »***
Sure beats “honor killings”, doesn’t it?
MCDAVE
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 1:35amI don‘t pay the bills at this man’s house and he can discipline his children how he see’s fit..As Americans we should mind our own business,and not interfere in other peoples family matters.
Report Post »dwilco77
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 2:55amIf there were more Fathers with this amount of fortitude, there would not be idiots on Wall street crapping on Police cars. This was a priceless video.
Report Post »pianojan
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 5:51amDWILCO77………….your reply made me burst out laughing. I couldn’t agree more!!~~~>
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Report Post »Wolf
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 6:30am@ FlyoverBob- it began even earlier than Dr Spock and his liberal communist ‘parenting’ manuals.
Report Post »poorrichard09
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 7:36amIf the guy had been a muslim he would have shot his DAUGHTER, called it an “honor killing” and gotten off on religious grounds!
Report Post »Leader1776
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 10:18pm@M 4 COLT
Report Post »Jeeeez …….. I forgot all about that idiot Spock (the one without the pointy ears). We had generations of kids ruined by this psycho-babble, pseudo-intellectual. And he probably bought mansions on both coasts off of the goofy purchasers of his books.
Virginia Joe
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 4:27amYes – the North East in a haven of what Rush calls, the New Castrati
Report Post »Macman1138
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 8:01amYeah, what I see all over Baltimore is “It takes a Village to Raise a Child” most every school I go into.
Report Post »Forget the family.
smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:08amCarleton Kendrick, 65, a Mills, Mass., psychotherapist and father of two, said he found it troubling the video was resonating with so many people and called Jordan’s actions “frightening and humiliating.”
Report Post »a psycho the rapist caaled it humiliating,,,,,Really .
It must obvious day on camp stupid…here a clue captain obvious..IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE HUMILIATING. What she wrote was humiliating and insulting to not only the people that have given her EVERY SINGLE THING SHE HAS but to the lady that supports her family by cleaning their house as well.
smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:15ammacman,
Report Post »it takes a village to raise an idiot. It takes discipline,strong morals,strong principles and fortitude to raise a child into a citizen. The 21st century village raises useful idiots,and ungrateful ********.
BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:02pmWhat happened to the phrase “MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS?” How many irresponsible, disrespectful, lazy kids are there in the world. Sometimes I think the infatuation with other people’s business is to keep us from taking a good look in the mirror. Just worry about becoming a better person yourself. If you have kids, teach them to honor their mother and father, respect their elders, be thankful, and most of all to serve someone or something greater than self.
Report Post »The Gooch
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:37pmI believe that‘s the one point that makes this guy’s actions open to critique: He made this our business when he decided to post the video on public and popular forums. Was that a wise move? I would not have done it, but I don’t find what the guy did all that shocking… other than posting the video and opening himself up to scrutiny and armchair psychoanalysis. As has been reported on this matter elsewhere, neither law enforcemnt nor social services have any reason to harass this guy. The logic arguments that present the tired “If…, then…” scenario that this guy is capable of SOMETHING else are foks either snidely making biased judgement calls or projecting there own brand of crazy on this fellow (see, I can play this game, too). Just goes to show ol’ Harry Callahan got it right when he commented on the value of opinions.
Report Post »watashbuddyfriend
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:01pmTommy Jordan, you handled it the best way, your way! But, you waited too long to apply the Billy Belt; maybe not!
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:00pmWasn’t “wanton” at all, it was totally deliberate, and I for one who raised four kids, and have twelve grandkids and two great, grands approve. I haven’t been to impressed with the way kids are raised lately, witness ows, or the way kids are spoiled from day one and don’t have to “earn” much of anything. The problen is the good dr, and worrying about tender little feelings instead of some disipline. Actions have consequences. He didn’t beat her, he taught her a lesson on a media she understands. Some kids are being raised on facebook instead of by parents, who are often clueless what their kids are doing and saying. Her disrespect for her parents can end up as disrespect for everyone and anything if she‘s not given a head’s up. Our kids were allowed to be ticked off at us, but not disrespectfull, so I vote for the Dad. ( and sometimes I laugh at my kids, (behind their back’s of course) I know there are many good kids, of course as a grandma, mine are perfect! (not). LOL
Report Post »Selfreliance
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:48pmGreat post, Jenny. I was mentally ramping up to say exactly what you’ve already put to words. Thanks!
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 6:50amOf course, a little application of a belt to her backside wouldn’t have hurt her, either.
Report Post »Really: it‘s no one’s business but his how he raises his kids or disciplines them so long as he isn’t beating them with fists or hard objects. And if he goes that far, she has a mother who can step up and stop him or call for reinforcements.
geonj
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:57pmtypical east coast liberals, speaking out against the father in this story. his daughter, he paid for the laptop, his choice in how he instills values in her. liberal shrinks need not apply. oh wait, is that racist?
Report Post »please don’t assume i am harkening back to when signs used to say others need not apply. you know who you are.
BrotherWill
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:56pmLets see, what does YouTube say. 307,355 likes, 29,352 dislikes. Over a 10:1 Like – dislike ratio. Slow news day Blaze?
Report Post »Joyzee
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:56pmHis money, His house, His Daughter His rules….so piss off
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:23pmThat is the way our generation was raised. There are too many lazy self absorbed parents these days. They buy all of these devices for their kids at a cost of thousands of dollars. I am totally in agreement with this father. And the comment about burning a kids clothes for being inapprorpriate, yes I would do so because I know that I did not buy them for her. If we did not pick up after ourselves my dad would hide our stuff and it could be months before we found a pair of shoes etc. We need to instill respect and values in the children of this generation.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:42pm@restored we need to instill Values and Respect to the Parents of this generation children. Then we can teach the same to this generation of children.
Report Post »Happymommaofalmost6
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 11:34pmHis rules is right……”a kid who isn‘t testing limits isn’t going to grow up” I would say the dad set the limit and she crossed it. AND the girl is still gorwing up. It’s called tough love, or learning the hard way. BTW I would rather my kid learn the hard way from me than from the world.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:55pmInteresting that the social scientists (generally speaking) criticize this father’s actions. I’m not certain that my parents would have gone that far (but then I did not go as far as this child). It is interesting that parents who are interested in their children (as opposed to property) have children that turn out just fine. Today’s reliance on psychotherapists, psychologists, and other social scientists have not produced a better citizenry. I rest my case.
Report Post »hi
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:53pmEph 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Report Post »JustPeachy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:32pmAhh, a voice of reason. :)
Hey, I’m one of the “liberals” I guess (by some’s definitions here) because I prefer honest communication (even attempts at it are better than this “reaction,” IMO) and hopefully reconciliation and MUTUAL respect, but who am I? ;-) over this type of immature, “pay-back” behavior. This type of thing usually only serves to escalate problems, not resolve them.
I’ve actually shocked my rebellious teen by actually LISTENING from time to time (when I SO wanted to react with anger, shock, harshness, etc.). This doesn’t mean she always gets what she wants, but I at least hear her out–and then–surprise of all surprises. . she’s actually a bit more willing to hear ME out. And this has to be done when everyone has perhaps had some time to calm down, etc.
Hey, it’s worked for me, but if people prefer shooting up innocent laptops and causing larger rifts between themselves and their loved ones–I guess it is a free country. :-/
Report Post »shy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:32pmProverbs 13:24
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:53pmSince when do we show acts of violence against a thing? If I beat up a boxing dummy because I‘m frustrated and I’m acting violently? Reminds me once again of Die Hard; right now the hostages are embracing their captors and forming a bond. As the dead hostage is being dragged off the set.. You gotta love psychologists.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:52pmAnd then we ask why are the kids such mess?
Because……..the so-called “adults” are a mess (generally speaking – there are exceptions). One thing was right – nothing new — this has been worse from around the 60′s, when the wonderful 60′s “revolution” hippies, Woodstock, Roe v. Wade, drugs, “free love”, divorces, etc. increased a lot It’s not true that ALL teens are just like that. No – I wasn‘t and my friends weren’t and my children weren’t.
Agree with those that say this was a very sorry way of trying to handle it. I don’t think this will improve the situation. She’ll probably become even more so. My guess is mistakes in raising her were made when she was very little. Have to start very early with the right “teachings”, discipline and also live your own life in an admirable way – including how you treat spouse, parents. They are always watching. If there’s divorce, immoral lifestyles, “spoiling” – that usually leaves negative, disrespectful, bitter, ungrateful feelings. I’ve noticed over the decades that most families are dysfunctional, materialistic, kids are spoiled rotten, don’t work,and/or abused, etc. – not to mention lack of good spiritual training…NOT from a “dysfunctional” church, of which we have too many also……all goes back to:
“..IF My people will humble themselves and pray, and search for Me, and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7
Report Post »The Gooch
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 7:42pmYou take quite the shotgun blast at social issues yourself to sum up why “back in the day”, things were better. This old chestnut DOES get stale. For every social ill you can point out (and your rant really seems to be more centerd on the ’70s), I can point out idiocy that was gladly left in history’s dustbin. This is a country that thought it was a good idea to ban alcohol. The gansters of yesteryear & drug peddlers of today thank you. Seems like we’re hellbent on never shaking prohibition as sane social policy. Slavery? Child labor? Infant mortality? An openly active and accepted KKK?
Report Post »Yep. Progress is scary… sometimes good, sometimes bad… but so are the busybodies who see the devil in technology, music and people who don’t adhere to their brand of morality. Machievelli, Nero, Sodam and Gomorrah… we’ve been an ugly &/or self-destructive species for a LONG time. Here’s what most of us drones ask: If I’m not harming anyone other than myself, feel free to speak your peace… & leave me the hell alone.
I’ll go to my grave standing up to busybodies who believe they have THE ANSWER. That usually means you’re about to tell me, through gloom & doom prophecy, what I cannot do and must do to satisfy you. Respectfully, there comes a point where you need to understand not everyone is going to agree with you & that doesn‘t mean we’re all crazy & don‘t know what’s right from wrong.
You’re assuming you know this guy & the situation. That’s bold.
The Gooch
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 1:43pmTo Bryan from FL:
Report Post »I do generally say “no” to the use of drugs, both legal and illegal. I don’t want to destroy my mind or body with any substance being peddled by either a corporation or street hood, but I do enjoy me some rum and beer.
How about you meet me halfway and say “no” to busybodies? I don’t advocate for drug use, I advocate for the recognition of free will, recognition of historical fact, and the right to succeed or fail. Seems I’ve heard of a popular Abrahamic religion that is supposed to hold that man has free will and the right to choose his fate….
By the by, if we’re on the subject of addiction, how is the Internet or tech addiction more acceptable than substance use? Seems a lot of posters have antecdotes about the evils of the modern world and how they addressed them with their own children. All things in moderation, no? Unless you want to be owned and defined by your vices and methods of escapism. This all comes down to an argument of choice and opinion. No shortage of the latter… and worth about as much as the odd keystroke. But ain’t it fun!?!
flatbroke
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:50pmWhat i dont understand about people who have a problem with him disiplining his daughter is , what you choose to put up with is not what he will put up with, so either live with your discisions re: your childs misbehaviour or shut up and mind your own about the way he chooses to disipline his children, he did not abuse his daughter! he is teaching her valuable lesons she will need whan an adult.
Report Post »ADNIL
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:49pmHis kid, his problem, his solution. EVERY BODY ELSE, BUTT OUT! Pay attention to what your own kids are up to.
Mr. Jordan, I honor your decision.
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:48pmWhat Mr. Jordan did is what I like to call “The Come to Jesus Talk”
Report Post »Sugabee
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:29pmAKA as (here in Texas), the ‘how cows eat cabbage’ talk. Both are highly appropriate. :)
Report Post »ZomBrad
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:48pm“What’s next from this guy, filming himself burning all his daughter’s clothes in a pile on his lawn because she dressed in a manner he considered too provocative?” Kendrick asked.
…I’d burn ONLY said provocative clothes, and remind her that she’s still a child >.>
All these criticisms of “oh, she’s just venting normal teen behavior” is complete BS. You watch ANY reality show on Mtv, and you realize fairly quickly that a modern teenager’s opinion is not only irrelevant (focused in irrelevant things)….but also mildly retarded.
“D00d…so lyke, I wish I had Justun Beiber’s crib yo….also Inuyasha, and Death Note r lyke….sooo deep, lyke OMG 4 REALZ!!!!!111!”
Report Post »jamforpresident
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 7:11pmYou’re implying that reality shows feature any aspect of “reality” within them…
As a young adult who sees how crazy it is that 9-year-olds have facebook accounts, that young kids complain and are utterly selfish moronic toadstools, I want to fret about this upcoming generation. And then I realize, we were all terrible as kids. All kids go through this selfish period which ends with the realization that not everything is about them. So her complaining is non-issue. We all complained. Everyone’s got to stop pretending like they were such angels.
That being said, she sounds annoying. She should have been punished. Maybe taking away the laptop entirely would be the best punishment…shooting it is absolutely childish. And scary. I would be terrified, not in the good father-fearing way, but in the “my dad may shoot me at some point if he loses his temper” kind of way.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:44pm…
A parent really cares about their child, when he or she is willing to go to such great lengths. Tough love works. Wish we all had parents who cared this much.
No one criticized Franklin Graham’s Mother Ruth (wife of Billy Graham), when she tried to wake her Son, through his locked bedroom door. When he ignored her, she crawled out on the porch roof with a cup of water between her teeth, over to his window, and threw the cup of water on him, to get him out of bed.
At Ruth’s funeral, her Son Franklin thanked her.
Report Post »jamforpresident
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 7:23pmThrowing a cup of cold water on someone…taking a gun out and firing bullets at a computer.
You don’t see the difference?
Report Post »Popp40
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:42pmThese people are saying this is “normal” behavior…..I’m sorry but when I was that age it was not “normal” behavior! We had respect for our parents, sure there were a few people who acted in this manner, however, it was not the “norm”.
I am so tired of these “Doctors” and so called “experts” giving children an excuse to act this way. This reminds me of all those “experts” who say the economy is doing great. They are clueless, but some how they still manage to push their fews onto the rest of us. Sorry but these 3 individuals in this story who say the guy overreacted are clueless. I would love to see how their children acted and how they responded to it.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:40pmWhen he’s old, she’ll steal his hat from him.
Report Post »Not tell him where it is.
Baddoggy
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:12pmI disagree. I think she will want that hat when she is older to cherish the moment he made her come to her senses..
Report Post »angroehl
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:39pmI thought this guy was awesome! Those who think he was wrong or stooping to a child’s level are probably among those parents whose kids completely control their lives.
Report Post »acovenantinblood
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:39pmMy dad hit me with a baseball bat once and I turned out fine. In fact, he’s a homeless meth head now and I got custody and raised my daughter as a single father for 6 years before I remarried. I don’t even drink and I read my Bible “religiously”. Seems a little bat cracking never screwed me up. I wish weakling parents would shut up and look around at the world for 5 minutes.
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:35pmMr. Jordan did what he thought was right in his rebuttal of his daughter’s rant on her fb page. I applaud his solution to the problems he, his wife, and the girls mother have had with the girl. It seems children today are more inclined to show hate and anger to their parent (s) then when I was a child (1970′s). If I would have pulled a stunt, like this girl did, my Father would have given me the beating of my life. (Unfortunately my Father thought beating was the way to go instead of a spanking or grounding). Anyway, I think maybe that’s one of the problems with kids and parents these days. The parent (s) have been told they cannot spank or really discipline their children without being called abusive. The children know this and are out of control.
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I DO NOT think a parent should beat their children. But a spanking and/or grounding gets the point across. Also, this girl is a little old (15 yrs) to be spanked. So grounding and very close supervision by her parents would be the best course. This is just my opinion.
MYHEROISRON
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:39pmTommy Jordan did just fine …
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Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:28pmI wouldn‘t have resolved the issue the way he did but I’m not going to criticize him for it either. He essentially took the laptop away permanently. It is very likely that he bought it in the first place and so it was truly his to use or to destroy. His daughter will never forget this lesson and hopefully she will learn a bit more respect for Mom and Dad who work hard to give her a good start in life.
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Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:27pm“For any parent to respond with [wanton violence] and destruction of property is unnecessary and clearly an overreaction.”
I would say that is a bit of a stretch [wanton violence] in this case.
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Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:24pm“Carleton Kendrick, 65, a Mills, Mass., psychotherapist and father of two”.
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MYHEROISRON
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:34pmI warned my son that I would cut his bicycle in half if he lit a pile of leaves on fire, but he did it anyway. So, I got the hacksaw out and cut his bicycle in half. At six years of age he cussed at me, so I cut his skateboard in half and told him his Play Station was next! He turned out to be a great kid!
If I could have shot his bicycle and skateboard, and had it work better than a hacksaw, I would have. Hacksaw worked better.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:22pmWhatever happened to SPANKING!
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:30pmThere are many people that don’t believe in it. The truth is that praise and discipline in any form tries to convey a message of “consequences for actions.” Good or bad. My brother got spanked all the time and it did him no good. Grounding was more effective for him. For me, a few quick swats on the butt with the belt straightened me right up. I guess it‘s what’s effective. Apparently in Jordan’s case she feels entitled to everything her parents provide above food, shelter, and safety, and didn’t think she has to erarn all the “extras”.
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Posted on February 18, 2012 at 4:40pmTHAT sadly will most likely have you in front of a judge. This here is appropriate. The computer was not hers.. it was dads; he suspended her privileges for… 3yrs(?). the computer would have been worthless to her then; so she will need a new one anyway.
Report Post »yiska8
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:04pmPeople who think being a disrespectful teenager is normal IS the problem. It’s not normal. It’s become accepted to parent less and allow them to “find themselves” BS and be their friend. WRONG.The teenage years are when the hammer of responsibilty needs to be thrown down and felt. Adulthood is right around the corner and what if this kids is orphaned by then, God forbid. GROW UP and help your Mom and Dad. Don’t just keep taking from them and bringing them only misery. Shrinks, media, and Hollywood have convinced an entire country of people that being a teenager has to be associated with rebellion. It doesn’t. Some kids never rebel. There’s no practicality in it. Warm bed. Check. Food. Check. New clothes for another school year. Check. A ride home from band practice. Check. Why would any well raised child, rich or poor disrespect their parents or what they provide? It’s not worth it. 18 arrives quickly and that is why so many of this current generation will not make it without their mommies and daddies providing wi-fi or paying their smartphone bill. They’ll be on a ledge somewhere if those things are denied. That’s how far down the barrel the American people have fallen with regard to their kids. This guy with the laptop was right on the mark. Straight on.
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