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I thought this was a pretty unique method of teenage behavioural modification. Actually, this is the 2nd incident like this I have seen in print. Knowing how teenagers are SO particular about how they are viewed by others in today's world...to the point that it is life consuming for them. This might actually be effective. I am convinced this would have worked on my sisters. However, I am not sure that this would have been the right method for me or my brother - neither of us were greatly influenced by how we were viewed by our peers.

https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286676,00.html

Sorry...I know that the girl in the article is 13, but I thought this form of punishment might be interesting to debate?

Edited: Vincenzo on 26th Jun, 2007 - 5:13am

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I do not agree with this method. Public embarrassment for lack of parental control at home only seeks to distance the relationship between parent and child apart. The feeling now is that of fear / hate rather than respect / love.

NOTE: Moved to Teen Board.

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I think that this is a bit extreme but a sensible move. I believe that the mother is trying to prevent her child from ending up behind bars. If she has explored all other options to correct her daughter's behaviour, then, I applaud the mother for her patience. Some parents would either give up on their kid or resort to corporal punishment.

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Going to the street corner then to the church might be a bit much but it seems to have helped.

JB I agree that this was the result of having lost respect of her daughter previously for what ever reason. But how do you get it back? for this pair the solution her mother chose seems to have worked.

I do admit I am not looking forward to my oldest son hitting 13, 14 and rebelling as he is a bit of an extremest. I have talked with my spouse on this and we are planning even now for its coming but if he starts cheating and stealing and out right lying perhaps she will be on a street corning being humbled also.

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I remember watching this episode on the Dr Phil show concerning Judge Michael Cicconetti, who is well known for his creative punishments. This Judge believes that by implementing these punishments, it prevents the offender from committing the same offense. It is a bit extreme but it works. I suspect that the mother of the thirteen year old girl, got her idea from the Dr Phil show or the Judge himself.

Here is the link for the Creative Punishment that Judge Michael Cicconetti uses on all his offenders:

https://www.drphil.com/shows/show/882
(scroll down until you see Creative Punishments, then click on "what does Dr Phil think")

Edited: Geenie on 18th Jul, 2007 - 8:57pm

Young Lady...get Right Back On That Street Corner!

I really think that in order for this to work that the teen has to be highly aware and concerned with the feelings of their peers (think the movie Clueless). It is the fear of being seen by your friends that makes this such a powerful tool. However, if you really don't care how you are viewed or are not swayed easily by your peers then this punishment will not work for you. The interesting part is the kids response to the punishment isn't that they were sorry for doing what they did...it was I don't want to wear this in public again. It is not exactly the way you would want the behavior modified, but if you are at the end of your rope, then it is probably acceptable.

Young Lady...get Right On Street Corner!

Labels...Labels...Labels...They never help children, it makes things worst. I do not think this method is acceptable at all. It is humiliation and far from being a discipline method. I rather the other case of the mother who put his teen son to pick up trash from the road in 1-mile radius, he was doing indirectly and unwillingly a service to the community as well as learning there are consequences for every action. Having a sign that says you are *this* or you are *that* is not going to solve whatever issue the girl has.

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All individuals respond differently to punishments. I remember as a teenager, I did something that displeased both of my parents and I was punished for it. How did my parents punish me? They prevented me from going outside to play with my friends and I hated it! At the end of the day, I was not contrite for my actions; I merely modified my behaviour because I did not wish to suffer the consequences of my actions again! Therefore, not everyone learns about the seriousness of their bad behaviour. All punishments are not perfect. The mother is trying her best with her teenager daughter. The girl is obviously entering a rebellious phase and it is important for the mother to recognize this and do everything humanly possible, to control her daughter's behaviour, before it becomes worse. What are her other options? Corporal punishment; throwing her out on the streets; sending her by a relative or giving up on your offspring, by allowing her, to do whatever she wants? What happens then? She begins to steal from others and will be charged by the relevant authorities and end up behind bars. No parent wants that to ever happen to their child!