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Who's Getting Bullied??

12/1/2018

 
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I recently read an article about bullying. At the beginning of the article, it had all the usual signs of bullying: verbal abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse and sometimes even physical abuse.

I was just about to stop reading the article because of its sameness as other articles I've read on the topic. But then the last line, before I turned the page, sent me reeling. It read:

"My abuser is my teenage son."

At that point, there was no way I could put the article down. When I finished, I was stunned. A mother is afraid of her child. Uniquely, there was no past abuse in the household, physical, sexual or otherwise that was imposed upon the child, so I began wondering, how could this be? So, I did a little research and discovered that this parent was not an island. I found articles where there are many parents who are afraid of their children and get bullied by them often. I was floored!

In the back of my mind, I couldn't help thinking about all the tantrums that babies and young children throw when they can't have their way. They hit at their parents when they are three, and fall out in the floor at thirteen. Is that sometimes cute behavior a catalyst? I read on. 

After reading a handful of these articles, I learned that because of the expectations that the parents have for their children, they do not want them to be ostracized by their peers, so they do everything they can for them in order for them not to stand out. And unfortunately, this behavior does start as young as three and unless it's rectified early, doesn't end at thirteen.

I get it. I see it often at school. If a teenager is the star basketball player of the high school team, by all accounts, the expectation is that he or she will have high grades, the best name brand sneakers money can buy, the latest and greatest fashions, a high dollar cell phone and all the gadgets that go with it. He or she will be able to go on costly field trips, have the best class ring and prom outfit, and throw the best parties.

It's all B.S. to me. But I get it. Society has placed unrealistic expectations on what success should look like. And if a parent cannot help their child live up to those expectations, then it means, they are a failure as well. And what parent wants that reputation?

Well, in these articles, for the reasons I mentioned, the kids put pressure on the parents to help them uphold some superficial expectation or reputation and when they cannot have their way, that almost adult, throws a tantrum to the point where they are cursing their parents out, disrespecting them, lying to them, and sometimes going so far as to hit or shove them.

What's even more devastating, but not surprising, is that these same parents will make excuses for their children's behavior, thereby essentially giving the green light to be bullied by their own child! Some experts believe that it has something to do with the parents' own history and how they were raised. You know, the whole, "Raise my child differently than me," kind of thing. That's all B.S. to me too.

Nevertheless, b
ullying is a symptom of an out of balanced inner life and no matter what, the problem needs to be addressed early before it gets to the point of parents allowing themselves to be bullied by their children.

Read the commentary above. Let me know what you think!

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R. Mbelwa 6th
12/1/2018 07:29:40 pm

This is truly saddening parents afraid of there own children. Children sometimes are just spoiled out of there brains to the point of they will harm their parents just to get what they want is horrid. I believe that yes you can spoil your kids sometimes but you’re also supposed to teach them how to be independent too. The fact that they disrespect the people that birthed them makes me angry and ready to go and defend the parent even if they say no. It may be mostly the child’s fault it is partially the parents fault for letting the kid do it and let them get away with it. Don’t beat your parents kids. Be good cause you’ll miss them later

Z. Holmes Pd. 3
12/1/2018 07:37:04 pm

Spoiled rotten or not, a child should respect their parents. As for parents, respect is NOT given, it is earned. If you let your kids run over you at a young age and not discipline them, then they're going to continue to do it when they're older! common logic.

M. Jimerson
12/2/2018 04:05:31 pm

The problem today is that some of these parents don't want to raise their kids, and that's why these kids are acting the way they do to almost every adult they meet.

T. Falls 6th
12/2/2018 04:24:58 pm

That’s definitely a Fact kids should always know their place, but at the same time a parent must show a child there place for them to understand that boundary. You hear parents say all the time I am not your friend letting the child know that you can’t treat me like I’m your age.

A. Johnson
12/2/2018 05:30:38 pm

Yes, I totally agree you should start discipline at a early age because if not it will be more challenging in the long run.

delmetria millener link
12/2/2018 08:50:36 pm

The knowledge might be common, but obviously, the practice isn't. It crosses class, culture, ethnicity, and social status. If it were that simple, it wouldn't be an epidemic around the world.

R. Mbelwa 6th
12/2/2018 09:11:42 pm

This may be true but you have to think about it from a parents perspective. If I’ve been giving you everything you’ve ever asked for and I simply ask you to do one little thing and you attack me. How do you think I would feel? If they do it when they’re older also they’ll get punched in the face when they don’t have a job because they don’t have discipline or respect for their bosses.

K. Hoard 6th
12/2/2018 09:21:32 pm

As I said it starts at home! If you allow your kids to run over you they will continue to. They will continue to try to run over every relationship they have.

J. Mills 2nd pd
12/2/2018 10:40:13 pm

I agree that children should at least respect their parents. The reason I think this is because your parents are the ones who provide for the child.

D Gutierrez 3rd period
12/3/2018 06:53:27 pm

I believe that you can spoil your kids . Give them everything but Also teach them how to be respectful if there not respectful that’s the parents fault .

R. Leal
12/3/2018 10:09:48 pm

I agree and parents should put forth an effort to gain their child's respect. Often times they believe the child will automatically respect them and love them. However, that is not always the case and the child can turn against them or be disrespectful towards them.

J Natal 3rd
12/7/2018 08:01:29 pm

I agree ! A child needs to know where he/she’s place is. You will never be equal to your parents. You must respect them and honor them like it says in the Bible.

Shantelya Sanders- 1st Period
12/1/2018 07:47:14 pm

Parents should demand and instruct their children to obey. If a child is trained at home to be respectful, obedient, and caring of others maybe he or she would be this way with other adults and people in society. Children must know how to respond accurately in which he or she must be taught. This sounds like if not taught the fault of disobedience is the parents. Well it sure is if the child hits at the parent for sure. The parent is the adult and the child can only do as allowed.

M. Cain 2nd
12/2/2018 10:02:24 am

I completely agree children only do what you allow them to do. If you allow your child to disrespect you they will continue to do so until you discipline them.

M. Jimerson
12/2/2018 04:07:16 pm

I wouldn't call it trained, per se but I do agree to what you said. Parents should sternly lead their child in the right direction so later in life, they don't end up in jail for badmouthing someone.

K. Hoard 6th
12/2/2018 09:24:26 pm

Children do what they see and what they’re used to. If they started off disrespecting you and it isn’t stopped they will continue to do it. You have to insteal these concepts in a child young.

D. Jones
12/3/2018 09:39:20 am

I agree that kids should mind their parents. Kids should stay in a child’s place.I don’t think kids are taught to do this it’s learned.

J James 6th Period
12/1/2018 08:05:45 pm

I totally agree with you. A parent’s job is to love the child unconditionally and also to discipline the child.

T.falls 6th
12/2/2018 05:53:01 pm

One reason I think this problem has arrived is because kids are having kids and don’t know how to raise someone when they are still growing. These two things go hand and hand it gives a reason as to why kids think it is ok to bully their parents.

D. Jones
12/3/2018 09:41:41 am

Parents can love their kids but what does love have to do with discipline.

M Martinez 3rd
12/2/2018 12:31:13 pm

You're completely right on your point of view on this type of topic. Their should always be a line of spoiling your kid and actually letting them become responsible in time.

victoria z. 1st pd
12/2/2018 02:23:56 pm

I agree with your point here. Parents need to start doing something about this and if they don't, the kids are simply just going to walk all over them and who knows, they might start being disrespectful to other people.

J Gonzalez 2nd
12/2/2018 04:01:24 pm

Dude. What side are you on? First you say the reason children hurt their parent's is because parents spoil them to the point where they hit their parents to get what they want. Then you say it makes you mad that kids hurt their parents to get what they want. Next you say it's ok for parents to spoils their kids. Then you say for the parents not to beat their children, cause they'll miss them later. The reason kids act that the way they do is because parents spoil their children and don't like to tell them no because they either don't want to make them sad or they don't want to treat them how their parents treated them. And no it's never good to spoil your children because they don't learn the value of appreciation. And lastly, It's not good to beat your kids, but you can discipline them as in whoop them for misbehaving.

Lloyd Trimble
12/2/2018 08:00:32 pm

I agree that if you spoil kids so much they eventually won’t learn to appreciate the things that they have and take them for granted. They won’t know and won’t care about the others who have to struggle to get simple necessities in life.

Z. Crawford
12/2/2018 05:14:43 pm

I honestly don’t think being spoiled has nothing to do with because at the end of the day I’ve seen very spoiled children w/ much respect for their parents

F. Aleman 8th
12/2/2018 09:07:12 pm

Spoiling your kids can be a reason why kids can start to misbehave. In many cases kids who are spoiled do not understand when their parents start to tell them no or they don't understand when they are not able to have what they want. From experience, I've seen many spoiled kids and most of them away so disrespect their parents when they can't get their way.

A. Johnson
12/2/2018 05:23:16 pm

Yes, I totally agree a lot of parents would rather be their child’s friend rather Han their parent. The parents need to play their part to fix this issue

Daisy g 3rd
12/3/2018 06:52:03 pm

True . Parents shouldn’t be afraid of there own kids . Because there are who they are because of them so it’s there fault . But as well . As a parent you want to be able give them whatever they want because they never did experience that .

R. Leal
12/3/2018 10:13:41 pm

Parents may want to give their child everything they did not have but that does not mean to spoil them. Otherwise the child may expect everything to come easy and their way.

T.Jones 2nd
12/1/2018 07:34:27 pm

I believe that many parents do want their child or children to be better than them so the parent does do a little extra to help. Kids may start to feel entitled to getting whatever they want & that may lead them to them talking back or getting attitudes. I don’t think many children bully their parents. I think it is just ungratefulness & selfishness. Now when parents do not give a little extra or do more for the child then the child is likely to be bullied because of what they don’t have. Yes that is wrong & sad but that’s just how it is in today’s society. Children get bullied for not having certain things. The situation goes both ways, either parents can teach their children how to be strong & not worry about what others think, or the parent can do as much as possible to help eliminate the bullying. The parent has to know how to be a parent & provide as well as teach children to be grateful & not live for other people.

L.Allen 2nd Period
12/1/2018 09:38:37 pm

I disagree, bullying is more than just not having material things that are popular. Some kids get bullied because they might have something the bully don't or the child could be better than bully at something. At the end of the day it's more than just not having something.

T.Jones 2nd
12/2/2018 12:11:43 pm

All I’m saying is that not having certain things can lead to a child being bullied. I did not say that not having certain things is the ONLY way to be bullied.

M. Hollywood
12/2/2018 01:41:53 pm

Not only can you be bullied for the things you don't have some people are bullied for the things they do have as well. Although we say that we shouldn't let others opinions influence our actions or thoughts, that is very hard to do because everyone wants to feel accepted. I think children the bully their parents into buying things they cant afford so they can be accepted by this cruel society.

T.falls 6th
12/2/2018 04:35:38 pm

When children are raised with never being told no that feeling becomes normal because all they no is yes. I honestly think that it’s up to the parents to let the child know their place you have to be the person to discipline your child and let them know right from wrong. Getting bullied by your child is definitely wrong your an adult why don’t you know your place and the power that you hold. Just think what type of child do you think you are raising if they disrespect you then they are definitely not going to respect others. Your teaching them that everything in life is going to come easy which is wrong, which means your setting your child up for a life of failure.

F. Aleman 8th
12/2/2018 09:34:04 pm

A kid who never been told no will not being able to accept denial. And I agree that parents shouldn't be bullied by their child but because of their parenting choices they're facing the consequences

Z. Holmes Pd. 3
12/2/2018 09:03:29 pm

Yes! This is exactly right! Bullying and beung ungrateful are two totally seperate things. As i said before, respect is not given, it's earned. If you're not demaning nor teaching it, you will not get it! PERIOD.

Z. Holmes Pd. 3
12/1/2018 07:35:13 pm

I feel like kids are not born bullies, it's based on how their raised or lack there of. If you let your child belief their actions are even the slightest "okay", by lack of discipline, then what do you think they're going to do? Exactly. You as a parent have to lay down rules, no matter what a child doesn't have, and what society thinks they should have, doesn't mean they're going to go home & "bully" they're parent. That's just plain stupidty.

Shanteyla Sanders- 1st Period
12/1/2018 07:41:43 pm

I agree Z. Holmes that children aren’t born bullies. It is a true learned bad or negative behavior. Some parents cause children to take control of them or throw tantrums with them like acting up to get something at the store by acting out to be rewarded not to act out. They quiet the child by giving in the desired item at the store instead.

D. Gibson jr. 1st period
12/1/2018 07:57:27 pm

I agree kids are not born bullies just the environment shape them into what they are today. Parents should enforce their rules and maybe their children would change their ways and understand its to protect them.

J James 6th Period
12/1/2018 08:02:38 pm

I agree with your initial statement. The child is going to do what they think is right until it’s corrected. If not one is disciplining, the child is going to grow up thinking what he/she says goes.

J. Griffith 2nd
12/1/2018 08:08:59 pm

I agree because it determines on what the child is exposed to throughout the course of their life.

J. Perez 6th
12/1/2018 09:18:50 pm

Exactly, parents need to put their foot down and tell their kids no. Sure for some it's hard but if you want them to grow up right youll do what you can for them. Parents shouldn't let their children walk over them. The whole what society thinks can have an effect on how children interact with their parents for example some can lash out and insult their parents for not meeting their wants vs their needs. Either way it's not an excuse to physically bully their parents.

C.Swann 2nd
12/2/2018 12:45:45 am

Absolutely. Not only should the child know the difference between parent and peers; so should the parent. Trying to satisfy a child is trying to find water in a grain of sand so if you are always attempting to give a child what they want without saying no then just know that a disrespectful child might be the inevitable.

T. Jones
12/2/2018 12:14:07 pm

Agreed. Parenting makes the difference in how a child act. There are parents who make sure their child has everything in the world & the child is not disrespectful or a “bully” just like there are children who have nothing at all & they are not disrespectful or a bully either.

D. Tonche 8th pd
12/2/2018 12:46:19 pm

I agree with you, if you don't discipline your child at a early child you must face the consequences.

Lloyd Trimble
12/2/2018 08:03:18 pm

I agree completely that children become bullies based on their environment and how they were raised.

D.Gadson 6th
12/2/2018 09:30:21 pm

Very much agreed. It does depend on how children are raised because children aren’t born to all of a sudden wanting to be a bully especially to their parents.

Shantelya Sanders- 1st Period
12/1/2018 07:36:36 pm

Bullying is a topic of concern in society. This topic makes me think about the movie, “The hate U give“ and the concept that children are learning certain behaviors, habits, negativity and/or hated early starting at home or from the environment. The teacher speaks about what society induced unrealistic expectations. Training starts at home. Children learn from his/ her parents. I believe parents can teach their kids to love or hate, to be positive or to be negative, to care and share, to like or dislike, to do what’s right and even to do what’s wrong. Children also learns certain things from others in society like at school or relatives houses even church, but if trained early the right training maybe the child chance to agree is greater than not doing so. The teacher mentioned best shoes, clothes, and the largest cell phone in the post; which makes me think about how some parents mayeriatics ways of living pour over on the child causing the child to think he or she has to wear Jordan, name brand jeans or school pants or where certain jewelry or brand of purse. So, bullying is an imbalance and is unfair and children that hit their parents are allowed to cause such a fear to parents. Some parents shelter or baby their kids letting the kid throw fits, hitthem back even yell at them as its a way to communicate unhappiness or unsatisfactory .

D. Gibson Jr. 1st period
12/1/2018 07:54:41 pm

I agree on your perspective and would like add on that parents would spoil their kids rotten and make them feel like they can do anything and get away with it that’s why most parents refuse to spoil their kids too much due to the fact of its causes many problems.

M. Sanchez 6thpd.
12/2/2018 11:33:41 am

Instead of just spoiling them, the kids should have to earn what they receive not just get it because they want it. If they earn it they are more likely to appreciate what they have. However, the parents need to set the rules without question because it is there money and house. At the end of the day who is the parent, because of your scared of your child you aren’t.

L.Allen 2nd Period
12/1/2018 09:45:02 pm

I totally agree, I like the inference you made and your perspective on the issue.
If the parent is doing the right thing by teaching their child right from wrong is it really the parents fault that they are "unresponsive" or "not adaptive"?

Z. James 8th
12/2/2018 09:21:36 am

I pondered the same question. If I were parent and I’m raising them right, am I at fault for their behavior? Should I have been more strict on them? Is it too late for them to change?

D. Gibson Jr. 1st period
12/1/2018 07:52:13 pm

I feel like parents should have more control over their kids despite the fact that most parents don’t know how to approach the situation appropriately. Bullying has been the biggest concern in society since forever and it gets worse every year. Bullying is never ok or a joke because many people lose there lives because of it such as parents, adults, kids, etc. As a kid I feel like us as the kids should have a mutual respect for our guardian or adult that takes care of us. Some parents let their children get away with a lot of things by spoiling them or not giving them the right punishment which makes kids feel as if dey have more control over the parents.

J. Perez 6th pd
12/1/2018 09:22:48 pm

You're right some parents don't know how to handle a child like that. Some get scared and just let them do what they want or just simply don't care. Children raised that way can't connect with the struggle their parents go through to meet their needs and just assume that it's easy. So when they don't get what they want they don't understand why and just blame the parent. Parents need to take their control back.

Marqueshia Richardson
12/2/2018 01:57:16 am

So true, and I honestly feel like the kids do need to experience the struggle sometimes more than once not just a one time thing because it keep humility and humbleness there Children might experience the struggle hard and one time or maybe even twice but it has to be constantly in their life to remind them they received that and they didn't just get those good things on their own. My mom always raised me and taught me that disobedient children get there days shortened by God because God doesn't tolerate disrespect to the parents. My mom also taught me that I should live her and respect her because I never know when she could leave this earth and to be thankful for her because some don't even have their mom and growing up that stuck with me and it made me have more love for my mom and to not only respect her but others cause they are also mothers, fathers, uncles etc. And you never want to disrespect anyone's family regardless. Yes to love and no to bullying.

I Jones 6th Period
12/2/2018 02:58:44 am

i agree, sometimes parents are enabling their children to be disrespectful and abusive, weather it’s from not giving the child an appropriate punishment or simply not doing anything about it .

J James 6th Period
12/1/2018 08:00:52 pm

Insecurities in one’s self can cause that person to let anything and anyone run all over them. This icludes their children. The parents are scared of becoming like their own parents that were “too strict” or scared that their children will hate them. This not only hurts the parents but also the children. The real world is a cold place and if they think that verbally or physically abusing someone will get them what they desire, they are in for a rude awakening. There is no way this should be a problem.

N.brown8th
12/1/2018 09:26:30 pm

There is some truth within in your statement.The fear factor is what makes the parent want to be better then their parent. Some parents convinced themselves that they won't allow their kids to be raised in the environment that they were raised in. The parents not knowing that their are other influencers in the world that create different images in a child's mind.The world is a cold place.

I. Jones 6th Period
12/2/2018 02:55:18 am

i partially agree with your response, i feel that if a parent is just letting their child abuse/disrespect them then they have some underlining abuse issues from their past similar to the whole child abusing the parent thing .

Z. James 8th
12/2/2018 09:17:11 am

A parent should know right from wrong, which they should incorporate in the early years of their child. They shouldn’t let their insecurities be the reason why they don’t know how to parent. Their basically setting their child up for failure if they were to allow them to do the things, and defend their actions as “just being a kid”.

M Taylor 1st period
12/2/2018 12:56:10 pm

yep ! the parents feeling as if everything if going as planned and in ever ones favor but only pushing the child closer the the edge

J. Griffith 2nd
12/1/2018 08:07:33 pm

The environment the child is in determines whether or not the child becomes a bully. Due to how the child or children are raised by their parents will determine the outcome. Most parents raise their children in a safe environment and they turn out to be an honor student. Other parents who raise their children in a harmful environment turn out to be bullies. Based off the article, the parents and the environment determine what the child turns out to be.

N.Brown8th
12/1/2018 09:20:19 pm

I disagree because the children that grow up in "Harmful Environments" don't always become bullies. Stereo Typed. The Children that grow up in those "Harmful Environments" actually are children who want to be great want to succeed and they see their parents struggling so them bullying the parents wouldn't benefit them .You can't base the "Environment" which they live in on their actions.For instance, In the movie " Homeless to Harvard " Liz takes care of her mother who has aids and their homeless mind you. Liz finishes high school and gets into Harvard without one trace of her bullying her mother.

C. Swann 2nd
12/2/2018 12:42:10 am

I believe this is false. Regardless of environment a child can be taught right from wrong. Oprah Winfrey came from a horrible background and look where she is now. Look anywhere because I can promise you that lady is EVERYWHERE!

M Martinez 3rd
12/2/2018 12:33:01 pm

The way the children see how their parents act influences them to do the same actions. You're right on that the environment of the person dictates what they become in the future.

Faith Aleman 8th
12/2/2018 09:30:24 pm

It's not really the environment that makes a personal bully. Just because one is raised in safe environment doesn't mean there just going to be this perfect person. What makes a person is a bully or become a bully I think is how a parents taught them and what the picked up from school or possibly friends.

D.Gadson 6th
12/2/2018 09:33:20 pm

I can see where you coming from although, not all children that come from an harmful environment turn out bad. Some children might turn the bad times into lessons n become a better person.

N.brown8th
12/1/2018 09:10:09 pm

Children pick up things that they see.Bullying can come from so many emotions within a child's mind or it can be something seen on television . Either way a child has seen or felt bullied or pushed into a corner that they can't get out of . Parents tend to push kids and kids don't understand authority which lends to the child being disrespectful towards the parents. The child knowing the parents have the highest power wants the power so they bully them into getting it. Nobody likes feeling powerless so in that child's mind bullying was their route. I don't stand with the child bullying the parent but i stands with a belt going up against that ass.

J.Perez 6th pd
12/1/2018 09:13:41 pm

Giving them life and meeting all their needs no matter how hard it is just to be disrespected by them. That's heartbreaking. Parents who suffer with this need to set boundaries with their children. Pull out the good old "you live under my roof, you follow my rules" speech, they're old enough to understand what respect is and how to conduct themselves. If parents dont put their foot down early there can be even more serious problems. Saddly there have been cases where children have killed their own parents just because they finally put their foot down and said no. Bullying needs to stop.

M. Sanchez 6thpd.
12/2/2018 11:28:16 am

No parent should be disrespected by someone that cannot take care of them self. Honestly more steps would need to be taken because kids like that won’t break that behavior by a speech. Send them to a boot camp or something for them to realize how good they have it. If that was my child I would kick them out so they can get an idea of how life really is, then continue on from there.

R. Mbelwa 6th
12/2/2018 09:18:12 pm

Yes you may be disrespected but you need to take charge. You can’t blame me for your negligence of taking care of me. You may try to make up all you’ve done wrong with gifts and stuff but it won’t change why you’ve done to me. You may be being nice now but in the past you hurt me and I can’t forgive that. I’m taking vengeance. This is what some kids are thinking when they bully their parents.

L.Allen
12/1/2018 10:02:18 pm

Bullying is more than just a physical issue, I believe bullying can be also cause by characteristics have like race, religious beliefs, physical features,etc. Next, I believe that it is true the parents should raise their child or children the right way, but when you the parent and you are doing all you can who do you turn to for help in these situations? What happens if that parent don't have family members? What if the person is a single parent? I believe reason some parents struggle with discipline, parenting, having control of their child is because that parent lacks knowledge of not knowing what to do in certain situations. Besides, with parenting there are no real answers everybody goes through the difficulties with parenting we all go through the joy of it and the hardships it's a learning process. At the end, I do agree that if a child is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents in the long run the child won't have true respect for anyone.

M. Hollywood 2nd
12/2/2018 12:01:03 am

It’s sad that parents develop a fear of their kids because of bullying. Bullying is becoming more common in schools and now it’s becoming something that takes place in households as well. Children are beginning to feel more entitled to having everything they want and when the parent does not supply them with that they act out of character. Also, parents aren’t disciplining the children anymore they are finding ways to justify their disobedience. In order for parents to stop being bullied they will have to establish certain boundaries with the child so that limit is not crossed and they don’t have any misconceptions.

Marqueshia Richardson
12/2/2018 01:48:27 am

Most parents you see on YouTube when you see a kid talk to their parents any kind of way and it's not fully disrespectful but the tone or the way they said it in the wording and the parents don't say anything but clearly felt that tension it's usually because they are probably scared of the height or how they are outgrowing the parents or something so they think "oh they are getting bigger than me what if one day they snap and harm me just for disciplining them" but regardless my mom never cared how old we get or tall we get two chops to the throat if there is even a hint of disrespect but at the end of the day she loves us and cared for us and even understands us in everything.

K Eagans 3rd pd
12/2/2018 09:30:28 am

I agree. A lot of parents do get scared of their child because of size. Whether the child is big or small the parent still needs to understand that they’re the parent and the pay the bills and respect needs to be demanded.

C.Swann 2nd
12/2/2018 12:38:43 am

I don’t believe that this is bullying. I believe this is just a lack of control. After so long of you giving a child their way you can not expect them to roll over just because the order was given. You have to embed it in their minds. A parent is supposed to teach and guide a child and when that is done then something like “bullying” would be unheard of. So this is the parents fault. My mother forever reminds me that I am not her friend, establishing that I should have a certain amount of respect for her because she is my parent and that will forever follow me.

K Eagans 3rd pd
12/2/2018 09:33:18 am

I think that it is bullying and I also agree that it is a lack of control. Only because the parent is still being violated as far as how the kid treats them.

M. Hollywood
12/2/2018 01:46:46 pm

Bullying between a parent and child comes from parents who do not discipline their child. If the parent cant control the child then of course the kid is going to believe they can do whatever they want or influence their guardian the same thing. A balance between friends and parent must be made from the jump so the child never steps out of line.

C. Capel
12/2/2018 04:33:15 pm

If you let a child walk all over you they will think it’s alright to not have respect for you.Its most definitely not bullying , they need help foreal.

Marqueshia Richardson
12/2/2018 01:43:23 am

The whole kid bullying their parents thing will never work in my house will never ever exist. First of if I was to ever even think of doing that I would get hit so fast I'd forget my name, birthday, and age. Honestly this has something to do with how the kids are raised because sometimes raising a kid and just teaching them to fear you and be terrified of you can sometimes lead them to want to learn to conquer that and as they get older they will become a bit rebellious. The key would really be to have them understand that they should simply have a respectful fear not just a fear to if you raise your hand to scratch your head they flinch but a fear with respect.

I. Joned 6th Period
12/2/2018 02:49:44 am

In my opinion, having to even THINK about how there’s children out in the world abusing their parents is outrageously disrespectful. Children are spoiled i must admit, even myself, but going as far as putting your hands on your mom/dad wouldn’t even cross my mind . Yes i get frustrated sometimes when i can’t get my way with my mother but i’d never even try to disrespect her . Parents who let their children run over them need to put their foot down and show who’s in charge of who . Children also need to know that not getting your way or not getting what you want isn’t the end of the world nor is it EVER serious enough to abuse your parents.

M. Mason 1st
12/2/2018 09:03:25 am

Parents being bullied by their own child is sad. They work very hard for their child to have everything. It is embarrassing and degrading to have a child disrespect their parents for not having their way. In today’s time some parents don’t believe in discipline. Some parents allow their children to be disrespectful to them because they don’t want to hurt them by telling them no. Children shouldn’t be rewarded for being disrespectful. They should be rewarded for doing what their parents tell them to do and being respectful.

M. Cain 2nd
12/2/2018 09:57:39 am

You’re right about this new style of parenting, it’s seems like the parents are more focused on being their child’s friend than a parent. These days people would rather be the cool parents than the strict ones, but their is definitely a healthy balance between both that parents should strive for.

victoria z. 1st pd
12/2/2018 02:32:10 pm

i agree with you. Parents just want to be the good guy instead of the bad guy, but look whats happening to them. The kids are out of control and they don't do nothing about it. This is why parents need to start disciplining them, if not, they're just going to keep doing what their doing.

A crow 3rd period
12/2/2018 10:02:18 pm

I totally agree with you kids now days have no respect and just need a good pop in the mouth.

Z. James 8th
12/2/2018 09:12:57 am

Parents should never fall victim to the malicious acts of their children. Respect, gratitude, and discipline should have been enforced upon their child. I’m unsure of what generational views are trending now, but this ain’t it chief. Children should respect their parents at all, even when the parent is in the wrong. Parents should have control over their child and not let their child run over them, literally. If parents were to start at a young age and enforce discipline and respect, then possibly we could have a more respectful generation.

N. Medina 6th
12/2/2018 02:03:31 pm

I agree with you because no parent who provides things so a child can live lavishly have to endure abuse from their kid.

Jordan b
12/2/2018 05:28:31 pm

I agree with what your saying also if you teach them before they get to the point were they can start bullying, the will know its wrong.

T.Tate 8th
12/2/2018 05:43:13 pm

I agree, that’s why so many teachers have problems with kids in school because the kids grow up direspecting their own parents.So what makes you think they are going to respect the teacher . Parents should start enforcing discipline at a young age ,and maybe we would have a more respectful generation.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:06:47 pm

Should.....should?

K Eagans 3rd period
12/2/2018 09:27:28 am

For a parent to get bullied by their child shows that the parent did not do a good job raising them. I believe that because if the child was raised right then bullying wouldn’t even be a factor in that situation. As soon as the kid first started to show signs of bullying towards the parent, that’s when a whooping comes in to play. I think a lot of parents are scared to whoop their child, but in situations like this one it’s kind of obvious that some type of discipline needs to happen.

M Taylor 1st period
12/2/2018 12:52:26 pm

it’s not even the fact that the parents didn’t do a good job.. it could be focused more towards how the child thinks.. or it could even be that the child feels that there is too much of something you know
and i don’t think abuse on abuse is really what you’d go for in this type of situation but hey every life style is different

M. Cain 2nd
12/2/2018 09:52:53 am

As a parent it is imperative that you lay done the rules and expectations at an early age. Letting your 3 year old get away with throwing a temper tantrum instead of disciplining them teaches them that what they’re doing is okay. The longer you let the disrespect go on the harder it will be to break the spell. This leads to teenagers talking back to their parents when they don’t get their way, because they we're never taught that it wasn’t the right thing to do. I’m not trying to sound unempathetic about a parent that feels like their child is bullying them but at the end of the day the parent is in control. They have the right to change the entire atmosphere in the house with a few words and rules. The only downfall would be them not standing their ground, you can’t expect children to listen to you if you don’t even listen to yourself.

D. Tonche 8th pd
12/2/2018 12:42:56 pm

I have heard many parents state that they prefer their being friends with their children than actually discipline them. I agree, parents should be friendly and kind to their children but have to discipline them while having boundaries in their relationship.

S. Pirzada 6th
12/2/2018 08:58:28 pm

That's sounds reckless being "friends" with your child is just another way to lack authority.

C. Capel
12/2/2018 04:31:35 pm

Right ! If you let the disrespect carry on they’re going to believe it’s okay.

M. Sanchez 6th pd.
12/2/2018 11:25:07 am

If you are a parent and afraid of your own child that is not parenting. You are supposed to guide them through life and give them what they need to make it on their own not give them whatever they want and let them boss you around like they pay the bills. Kids should respect their parents without question, all have certain situations where it could be a different story but if your bullying your parent that’s ignorant. This is part of the reason most kids feel entitled to everything, and parents need to not want to be friends with their kids but parents.If you really want well for them then you’ll guide them into decision that will better them.

N. Medina 6th
12/2/2018 01:57:57 pm

I agree with you completely, parents shouldn’t become their child’s friend but there guide to help them be independent in the future.

T.Young 2nd period
12/2/2018 02:43:55 pm

I totally agree with you that parents are now trying to be their kids friends, not really knowing that it only allows your kid to take advantage of you easier.

Estevan Salas 6th
12/2/2018 04:51:24 pm

Parents are the root of the plant that is a child and will be the foundation of their flower. Bad roots, bad flower. Bad flower? bad leaves.

B. Haynes 8th
12/2/2018 05:29:23 pm

I agree to an extent. Parents are allowed to be friends with their children, as I have a very close relationship with mine, but it’s more about setting boundaries. You would never catch me disrespecting my parents because I was raised to be respectful toward them, as they are to me.

M. chavez 2nd pd
12/2/2018 09:37:12 pm

Having a friendly relationship with your children is healthy, but only to an extent. You’d want them to be comfortable telling you personal things, or confidential thing that could keep them safe and mentally in a right place. But i agree with you when you say that it’s ignorant for children to take advantage of their parents love and affection.

M Martinez 3rd
12/2/2018 12:29:07 pm

Bullying can come from anyone even the people closes to you which is heartbreaking. Parents ability to give their children a better upbringing can sometimes make the children ungrateful. The children get so used to getting everything they desire so easily so they cant take “no” for an answer. In some cases when these kind of children don't get what they want, it results in the kids being abusive in a way towards their parents.
The children are so ungrateful without knowing that it's hurting their own parents when they act like brats.

D. Tonche 8th pd
12/2/2018 12:32:08 pm

Personally I have never encountered a child bully its parents. However, I have heard multiple comment on witnessing accounts of children verbally abusing their parent. In my opinion, parents who get bullied by their own child should be held accountable. This because they allowed their children to act in this manner, they don't discipline them and now have to suffer with the consequences. They chose to value the opinion of others than shaping their children to be a decent person.

J.Hurd 2nd pd
12/2/2018 02:28:21 pm

Exactly , parents should not let their kids act out and have foul behavior. This is when discipline comes into play , because it teaches you a lesson that you will learn from immediately.

J earl
12/2/2018 02:38:57 pm

I agree with this one too because if there is a tiled bullying him into it shouldn’t make any sense you can overpower your child in any situation. Also you should start early with the Discipline. For example I am taking your phone taken your TV taking your game system if you have one.

T.Tate 8th
12/2/2018 05:38:10 pm

I strongly agree, I believe no child would get to that point where you can’t control them .If the parent discipline them the first time they try acting out.

I. Florence 8th
12/2/2018 06:46:03 pm

Exactly. Parents need to understand that they are at fault if a child abuses them, repeatedly.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period
12/2/2018 09:20:27 pm

You are not alone, because I have never witnessed a child bully their parent before. In like manner, this is how I found out about these encounters, by reading the comments posted. In agreement, they should be held accountable, if they are allowing their child to bully them. Not only did they allow this bad behavior, but also they tolerated the bad behavior from their child, so as a result, they are going to face painful consequences. In disagreement, some parents do not listen to what others say, when others denounce their child’s bad behavior.

K. Brown 8th hour
12/2/2018 09:25:40 pm

Many parents base the way they raise their child on what society deems right an wrong. And a lot of the time society claims that children are these innocent, never wrong-doing, and delicate flowers. Parents began to fear backlash and judgement based on the way that they discipline their kids, and kids it in their heads early on just how much power they can hold over their parents heads. There are still many children with older parents or who have old-school teachings, so I think they may be why you have yet to encounter a time where a child bullied their parents.

M Taylor 1st period
12/2/2018 12:43:35 pm

i’ve watched this show and this married couple had two children a boy and a girl and the little boy was crazy and angry.. he hated his little sister so he’d abuse her you know push her down the stairs.. bite her punch her the usual right... and his parents would say that he’s fine and that they were like that when younger.. soon the boy got to the parents bullying them and trying to kill them.. but again it was still that “young aggression” but the point of this is the boy wanted attention.. to be the only child.. it could be many thing that’ll make a child bully their parents.. lack of attention.. to much attention.. it could come from the roots of you being raised or history of being mentally unstable or growing up and seeing what’s happening around you and indulging in it and it results would be towards them parents it sad really to me because one you’ve formed their life within your own and for a thank you they do things such as that
or even for the children why would the parents not so certain love or attention to their child when needed and they didn’t even ask to be present so it just forced on them

T.Young 2nd period
12/2/2018 02:40:09 pm

I agree that there might be many reasons as to why the kid is bullying his/her family, however, no matter what a kid should always respect their parents because they're the ones that gave them life. Also, if kids are acting out violently they need to be helped and talked to by a professional, because obviously something is really wrong.

N. Medina 6th
12/2/2018 01:55:29 pm

I’ve never witnessed child abuse but I know someone that goes through that right now. She has a total of 6 kids (3 boys & 3 girls) and one of girls has special needs. Her oldest child who is a male, beats her when he doesn’t get what he wants and does things as he pleases. She allows this to happen because she is afraid of him or the things he will do to her or his younger siblings. When I was a child I always saw that she let him do whatever he wanted and spoiled him to the point where he started to misbehave and become abusive unless things went his way. I believe all parents in some way should discipline their child. The longer you let them act this way as kids then the longer they will continue believeing that this type of behavior is acceptable.

J.Hurd 2nd period
12/2/2018 02:24:42 pm

I agree with you. There are some parents out there that are scared to discipline their children and teach them right from wrong. So they grow up doing things that are inadequate.

Estevan Salas 6th
12/2/2018 04:46:54 pm

And the cycle continues! People not taking care of their children just for them to go and have more children that arent being taken care of correctly. Maybe those children will go on to become bullies and strive for attention that their mother dosent give. sad.

B. Haynes 8th
12/2/2018 05:26:41 pm

I agree. It’s important to set rules and boundaries for your child before they believe that there aren’t any. It’s not acceptable, just very disrespectful.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.
12/2/2018 09:31:51 pm

You’re right, everything is not as it seems. Parents shouldn’t let their children do as they please, especially with more kids to handle. Some situations may be under special circumstances, like physical abuse.

Victoria Z. 1st pd
12/2/2018 02:16:57 pm

Parents being bullied by their kids is sad. No parent should let their kids bully them in any way. They should put a foot down and discipline them, instead of letting their kids do such bad behavior. Now a days, parents don't want to discipline their kids because they don't want to seem like the bad guy, but to be honest that's what its gonna come down to. If my child ever did this to me, they wouldn't be able to sit down properly. I believe parents should stop being scared of their kids, and start doing something about it.

J earl
12/2/2018 02:36:37 pm

I agree why be scared when you should have started early on the discipline . Parent should discipline their Kids doesn’t matter if the kids are wrong right of any situation is time to put your foot down and show them who’s boss

S. Pirzada 6th
12/2/2018 09:04:10 pm

Realizing that parents refusing to discipline their children shows that they are light-hearted. All I hear is that if they do so is"It's going to hurt me more than it hurts you."

J.hurd 2nd
12/2/2018 02:21:29 pm

Bullying has increased exponentially with the rise of social media. How do you raise a child to be emotionally strong, to not let bullies get them, in a world where more hate is taught and not enough love? Even bullies hate themselves. Where does this self hate come from? The need to be accepted into groups? Why cant individualism be promoted over being accepted by groups and peers?

J earl 1st period
12/2/2018 02:33:18 pm

In my opinion no adult should be scared of there child. It’s time to stand up and put your child in there place. Bullying has increased in so many ways it not understanding. I once used to be an bully . I did it because when I wa sad I had to hurt some else but that not right. Adults don’t need to be afraid of giving there child discipline .

J Gonzalez 2nd
12/2/2018 03:47:34 pm

I agree with you because parents shouldn't have to be scared to hit their children if they do something wrong. I feel that some parents are scared that they're going to hurt their children's feelings or push them away. But thats ok. Kids and parents are'nt suppose to be freinds.

K.Brown 8th hour
12/2/2018 05:21:42 pm

Saying that 'kids and parents aren't supposed to be friends' doesn't exactly sit with me. Quite a few parents and children have a close and friendly relationship. Even though they may still have to respect one another I feel that if parents and children should be on a basis where they can speak and be more open with each other. Those the 'friendly' atmosphere will have to likely wait until that child is of age to hold more adult based conversations.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 10:23:32 pm

Parents are becoming afraid to physically discipline their children because schools tell them to call CPS. If this happens, parents go to jail, lose their jobs as a result, and never catch up with the legal fees.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period
12/2/2018 09:39:31 pm

In agreement, no parent should be scared of their child, if they are taking care of the child or not. To be honest, the child and parent relationship should be established at a young age, so that the child can know, who has authority. With all honesty, it is sad that bullying is increasing and not decreasing. You are so right, that being a bully is wrong and nothing makes it right. Lastly, the parent should rectify their child’s bad behavior when they are young, so that they can be respected by their child and not afraid of their child, when they are older.

T.Young 2nd period
12/2/2018 02:33:49 pm

I understand when parents want to give their kids things that make them feel better, rewards or gifts, however, just giving your kids the best materialistic things doesn't make them a good parent either. No matter what the circumstance is young adults need to understand that without their parents they wouldn't be here or have nothing. In this new day and age people feel like their entitled to things from their parents or anybody which that's not the case. A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his/her parents will not have true respect for anyone. Parents are suppose to help guide their kids and if they're allowing their kids to run over them then they're inferior to them and need to grow a back bone. I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

The J. Gonzalez 2nd
12/2/2018 03:44:11 pm

I believe it. Some parents believe that they shouldn't have to discipline their kids in order to make them behave. Then when the kid see's that they get what they want and they know their parents won't hit them they take advantage and treat their parents as if they were in charge. That's why parents can't be afraid to discipline their child, and yes I mean hit them. That's why kids are rude and disobedient to adults now days.

M. Jimerson 2nd
12/2/2018 04:02:48 pm

As I was reading the article, I got upset because to think that there are actually kids who disrespect their parents, when in actuality, it should be the parents trying to enforce and "scare" their kids. If I'm being honest, kids are kids and they can't do anything to the parent, spoiled or not.

Jordan b
12/2/2018 05:22:38 pm

Exactly,like what goes on in your mind were you want to put you own mother through that type of pain and stress.

C.Capel
12/2/2018 04:30:22 pm

A child should stay in a child’s place regardless of how they feel. I believe it’s a way to do certain things. For an adult to be scared of a child is totally the opposite of how it should be. I feel a parent SHOULD put a little fear in their children’s heart or what I call it respect. That starts with discipline , and understanding . A child should recognize when they act out of character things will be taken away. It’s not okay, to feel that way as a parent .

Estevan Salas 6th
12/2/2018 04:42:26 pm

In my opinion i think bad parenting is the reasoning for most of the ‘bullying’ that happens within school and households. Many parents that have kids at a young age arent able to fully parent their children, therefore making mini monsters that dont know how to treat other humans. If a child is never taught to care for others will never care about anyone else. I see kids disrespecting their parents at young ages on a daily basis with no consequence or anything being said to them. If only kids were taught to be caring and respectful then everyone would be cared for and respected...right? In the end, bullying as an epidemic will only increase as parents get busier and busier with nobody to care for their children.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 10:58:35 pm

You're on to something...too busy to take care of their children? Paramount.

Z. Crawford
12/2/2018 05:04:11 pm

I knew that some parents would let there kids do as they please, but bullying them ? Now that’s a whole different story. First off I feel that it’s the parent fault that they’re getting bullied and I say this because why are you allowing you child to feel that they are the adult. There should be no reason why your TEENAGE child should be running you around in circles. But then again like I said it’s the parent fault because why aren’t you putting any fear into your child’s heart. My mother isn’t mean at all, well she was when I was younger, but I would never put my hands on my mother or even disrespect her. I’m not saying this because I’m scared of my mother but mainly because at the end of the day she’s the adult and I’m the child!

T cherry 6th period
12/2/2018 05:59:18 pm

Personally I don’t feel like it’s all the parents fault. The child is aware of his actions and the multiple consequences he may face . Yet they still feel they hold authority over their parents.

R. Garcia 8th
12/2/2018 08:38:35 pm

I disagree, to a certain extent. While children (depending on their age)do become aware of their actions and consequences, if the parent fails to establish guidelines of behavior, boundaries, or rules, how can the child know what the consequences are? This is one of the reasons why some children feel as they hold authority over their parents. It is because the parents fail to manage the child's behavior that the child will continue to think that what he/she is doing is correct.

Ant Breedlove
12/2/2018 06:06:06 pm

Seriously, what is going on with this? How does the child bully the parent that doesn’t sit right. Someone has to teach the child some respect

K.Brown 8th hour
12/2/2018 05:08:12 pm

Let's be honest. As teens, young adults, and children... we are well aware of the power we hold. From being able to ruin our teacher's livelihoods and careers with a few simple words- to playing dumb and falling back onto our parents as crutches. So, as crazy as it may seem for an adult to be 'bullied' by their child. I can firmly believe that is will become more and more prevalent. Now a days kids are having kids, that backbone that older generations had to keep kids in line is gone. Now kids think they are grown ups but use their young age in a second to get their way or escape trouble.

T cherry 6th period
12/2/2018 05:57:52 pm

You’re totally right on the account of human awareness. Most people understand right from wrong;However , there are people with mental illness who don’t know what they did wrong. Could this be the reason?

Jniquea jackson
12/2/2018 08:14:37 pm

I don’t agree, even mental illness you should be able to deal with your child . A parent should know how to handle there child. No excuses why a child should act any bad behavior towards there parents. No actions of any kind like that should be like that.

Z. Crawford
12/2/2018 09:26:24 pm

Trueeeee !!!!! How can you want to be an adult so bad, but don’t want to take adult responsibilities ? That’s not how it work you either in or you out cause when that time comes when you’re TRUELY an adult you’re going to wish you didn’t rush it

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:03:47 pm

You've said a mouth FULL!

A. Johnson
12/2/2018 05:19:13 pm

Kids are definitely not born bully’s it starts at home, maybe they don’t have enough attention at home, and they let their anger out at school. Adults shouldn’t be afraid to give their child discipline, but now a days parents would rather be their child’s friend father then their parent. If you as a parent aren’t able to put your foot down and let the child know who’s in charge then maybe you should rethink having children.

G.Musa 6th period
12/2/2018 07:23:52 pm

Kids follow what they see not what they're told, we need to be told 3 hundred times before we learn and when parents take short cuts raising their kids they'll raise nothing but sneaky devils who will spazz out within a short amount of time aka a ticking time bomb.

Jordan b
12/2/2018 05:19:34 pm

That's sad that someone child is bullying their own parent. It's crazy that a parent has to be scared of their own child. Bullying just piss me off because your bullying a person who did nothing wrong to you also it gets worse when you do it to someone you know isnt gonna fight back,now theres kids who bully the person who gave you life. The world just worse every day.

B. Haynes 8th
12/2/2018 05:23:45 pm

It saddens me that some children would bully their parents. I feel like many people see bullying from the physical aspect, but not necessarily from the emotional and mental perspective. Most bullies act the way they do from how they are raised during childhood and the type of environment they are exposed to. I think it’s important for parents to set strict boundaries with their children so they would not have to deal with this kind of issue, and their children would know not to act out that way. It’s okay to want to have a friendship with your child, but set expectations and boundaries as well—I think that’s the center issue.

I. Florence 8th
12/2/2018 06:32:11 pm

A person will only treat you the way you allow them to. In this case, parents allow their children to disrespect them. You should not feel saddened because the parents allow their kids to disrespect them.

P Augustine 2nd
12/2/2018 07:23:09 pm

I agree, dont feel bad for these adults. thy bring this upon theirselves. Theres no way they should feel like they’re the victom.

T.Tate
12/2/2018 05:35:07 pm

I believe parents who get bullied by their own child leads the child into bullying them.Parents in situations like this be so caught up in the mind set of “ I want to have a strong connection with my child so I’m going to treat them as my friend.” And that’s where they go wrong at because you can still have a connection with the child . You just have to let the child know their boundaries because once you let them step out of line with you the first time and you don’t beat their you know what .Then their going to try it again because now they see they have control over you, and nothing is going to happen when they are disrespectful.

Ant Breedlove
12/2/2018 06:02:45 pm

I completely agree with you, because parents who let their children disrespect them just aren’t doing the parenting right

Jniquea j
12/2/2018 08:01:41 pm

Agree also,the parenting is not correct. The parents should take actions to fix the problem with the child . If the problem is not fix now there will be serious communication between the parents.

G.Musa 6th period
12/2/2018 07:21:06 pm

The kids are insecure like their parents without a strong foundation and discipline, the child would have a playground in his authority. Kids feel like you need to show them what you mean or they won't know what you mean, they need guidance.

T.Harris 6th
12/2/2018 07:31:36 pm

If your child feels that comfortable with you you definitely doing something wrong. No child should feel their parents are their friends because that’s not the same respect.

K.phillips
12/2/2018 08:25:14 pm

Yes ! Parents is causing the pain there child is putting them through because they no setting a line between there child they hanging like there sisters .

S.johnson 7th/8th
12/2/2018 08:54:27 pm

Being able to have fun and communicate with your children and having them be your friend is two different things and some people just dont know that.

Aaliyah Crow
12/2/2018 10:12:13 pm

I agree if you treat a child as your friend they will get comfortable and start disrespecting you because you allow it.

Juquanmorgan 1st period
12/2/2018 05:44:31 pm

The reason these kids are bullying there parents because some of the parent are scared of putting their hands on their child or they just a spoiled child that knows their parents won't do anything and even some are scared of going to jail.

P Augustne 2nd
12/2/2018 07:20:39 pm

I agree with you on this one, why cant children stay in their place, but at the same time, it is their parents faults because they act like a whoopin is s bad.

C. San Roman
12/2/2018 09:35:15 pm

Some parents are scared of reprimanding theirs because they think it will make them hate them,but it is important for parents to set up boundaries so that kids on what they can or cant do. Sure the kids might resent them a little, but they will move on and learn not to do it again or risk the consequences of doing such action.

T cherry 6th period
12/2/2018 05:54:56 pm

I personally am not so perplexed or astonished in any type of way. There are truly some people in the world who can’t hold there own and don’t realize their own stature. In most cases of this they are easily pulled down from there position. However, in this case the position of mother in father are concrete, but that’s doesn’t mean any type of domestic abuse towards the parents can’t happen. Don’t get me wrong this is a horrible thing to have happen !

T.Harris 6th
12/2/2018 07:29:54 pm

That sounds about right I honestly think if you cant handle yourself why have kids. If your kids are able to run over you you need to change your methods that you use as a parent because something wasn’t right. But again if a parent do their part they can only hope the best for the kids.

Ant Breedlove
12/2/2018 06:01:30 pm

Until children are corrected of their mistakes, they are going to continue to do what you allow them to do. Parents shouldn’t let the children disrespect them in anyway without being punished. That’s just the way of life

J Chandler 6th
12/2/2018 08:06:30 pm

“Punishment” is a complex term. Being punished to one person could be getting spanked while to another can mean a five minute time-out. They could get punished and still do the same thing.

S. Lara 6th
12/2/2018 09:09:06 pm

I agree with you unless they are disciplined for their wrongful actions they will continues to act that way because they will see nothing wrong with it.

I. Florence 8th
12/2/2018 06:27:55 pm

This screams insecurity and lack of proper knowledge on how to discipline a child. When a person raises a child, they need to understand and implement boundaries on what is acceptable and what is not. An acceptable boundary is a parent reinstating the power dynamics between a parent-child relationship. An acceptable boundary is a parent disciplining their child for being disrespectful. Boundaries are crossed when they let their child continuously verbally abuse them. A boundary is crossed when a child feels it acceptable to physically assault their parent just because they can't have something. When these boundaries are not clearly demarcated, which is a fault on the parents hand, they are not secure in their role as a parent.

P. Augustine
12/2/2018 07:16:12 pm

Theres no way this is a Afican American family in this case. Growing up, i’ve seen alot of different parentig styles, but as far as children bullying their parents; I didnt know there was a such thing. I personally feel like this is the parents fault for not properly diciplining their children. For example, let me or and other child that has had proper dicipline ever raise their hand to their mothers; they wouldnt even have a chance to get to the point to come in contact with them. The parent needs a whoopin for this one. Theres no way that the parent should be letting the child get away with this. There is no such thing as verbal, physical, emotional, or finantial disrespect from a hild to their parent.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 10:20:09 pm

Six of the 15 families I researched were black.

J. Maple 8th
12/2/2018 10:24:14 pm

Not all family dynamics are separated by race. Although it is common in a black household to discipline children in the form of whipping, not all people believe in it. Furthermore, the majority of the children on Beyond Scared Straight are black. This “bullying” is more common than you might think, among a range of different people.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:10:13 pm

You're absolutely correct on that! Virtual high five!

G.Musa 6th period
12/2/2018 07:17:49 pm

I've read similar articles where the parents didn't know how to discipline that kids which lead to abuse from their children whether physically or verbally. My friends brother used to beat his mom until he left to college he eventually apologized but just the though of it, scares me because i wouldn't know what to do if i was a situation as such. Kids feel pressed but them expressing their anger on their parents is repulsive and belligerent. There shouldn't be a time where kids should place their hands on their elders regardless of the generation whatsoever.

T.Harris 6th
12/2/2018 07:26:44 pm

The problem is that kids want their parents to be their “Friends “ and not a parent. They try to live a life that’s not healthy on either side and wonder why their kids do the thinkgs they do. You should want better for your kids giving them a life that u can bearly afford is definitely not a better life. You then spoil them rotten & expect them to act according when they have to do it on their own. Your kid should never run over you that’s were discipline comes in don’t reward bad kids with new things take them away. This is why everybody dont need kids.

J Chandler 6th
12/2/2018 08:01:18 pm

I think you can be your parents friend, but there has to be line of authority draw and boundaries most definitely have to be know.

C. San Roman 2nd
12/2/2018 09:21:03 pm

it is very plausible to be your kids parent and friend at the same time. Although it is somewhat difficult, if you are able to reach that state of duality, then you will be what most kids would call a ''perfect parent''

R. Garcia 8th
12/2/2018 08:19:50 pm

I don't think a friendship-based parenting style i necessarily "unhealthy" so long as boundaries are set and the relationship is clearly defined. In fact, i think a friendship-based parenting style could be beneficial to both the parent and child as it promotes bonding, ultimately strengthening the relationship. Although, i do understand how this type of relationship could lead to disrespect on the child's behalf.

K.phillips
12/2/2018 08:23:27 pm

Yes most kids don’t take there parents serious and parents think that’s ok and cute . They should want there kids to have a better life style

S.Johnson 7th/8th
12/2/2018 08:52:37 pm

I can't stand how children just think its okay to joke around with your parents like there has to be a line drawn. Unfortunately in some households I guess the line disappeared overtime .

S. Lara 6th period
12/2/2018 09:07:32 pm

Your argument of kids wanting their parents to be more of a friend than a parent is true. That’ll lead to them thinking certain actions are okay. Parents should establish a health relationship with limitations on how they are treated.

R. Garcia 8th
12/2/2018 07:28:26 pm

I believe parent’s passivity is what facilitates their child’s bullying. Parents are tasked with the responsibility to nurture their children in all if not most aspects of life in order ensure their success in society. As with what was discussed in the commentary, i believe that in a parent’s attempt to ensure the well-being of their child, the parent often tends to give and give, and ultimately accustom the child to keep on expecting to receive. Parents forget to set boundaries and limitations, principles which are necessary in maintaining control, and when they come to realize their mistake, it is often too late. The child has grown up. This, however, does not mean all hope is lost. At this point, the responsibility of betterment becomes divided between the parent and the now adolescent, as the adolescent i capable of recognizing and reflecting over their actions.

G.Musa 6th period
12/2/2018 07:35:53 pm

Insecurity is hard to deal with, kids are so naive and gullible we believe anything. If our classmates tell us they hate our clothes in elementary we wouldn't wear that clothing anymore instead we'll tell our parents to buy us something else. Everyone has lowkey experienced bullying we might not take to heart but its still oppression from a stranger or "friend". I've read similar articles wherein parents lack knowledge of knowing how to discipline their kids. which can lead to abuse from their bloodline, whether it be physically or verbally. I had a friend whos brother used to beat their mom because he had uncontrolled anger, he left apologized but just the though of it scares me. I wouldn't know what to do if i was in a situation as such. Kids feel pressed but them expressing their anger on their parents is repulsive and belligerent. There shouldn't be a time where kids should place their hands on their elders regardless of the generation whatsoever.

M.Robinson link
12/2/2018 07:45:28 pm

Children pick up things that they see.Bullying can come from so many emotions within a child's mind or it can be something seen on television . Either way a child has seen or felt bullied or pushed into a corner that they can't get out of . Parents tend to push kids and kids don't understand authority which lends to the child being disrespectful towards the parents.If your kids are able to run over you you need to change your methods that you use as a parent because something wasn’t right. But again if a parent do their part they can only hope the best for the kids.

Jniquea Jackson
12/2/2018 07:49:33 pm

I totally do not agree with is behavior. There should be a line between the child and the parents. There should be no acceptance on why your child should speak or do any harm to you. I believe this situation is on the parents. Why are you allowing these non sense actions to take place. My options is the is the parent fought and should be changed immediately.

K.Brown 2nd
12/2/2018 09:06:02 pm

Agreed . The parents could be to blame . The blame would be on them because they know how society can put pressure on the youth and if the parent didn’t express this to the child ,a misunderstanding would be made . A misunderstanding such as , believing society should tell what’s acceptable and what’s not .

J Natal
12/2/2018 09:22:20 pm

I agree parents grew up different then us with how society is all about me,me. The parents didn’t grow up with the technology we have today so it’s harder for them to fully understand what we all are going through.

J Natal
12/2/2018 09:23:42 pm

Agreed There is a line between children and parents. We I’ll Be on the higher level with our parents because it’s the respect me must give them.

J Chandler 6th
12/2/2018 07:57:34 pm

I think it is completely crazy that a child could raise a hand at any kind of adult but especially a parent or guardian. I would think this happens due to the lack of discipline given to the child. It may be jus an annoying tantrum when they’re younger and get told no, but as they grow it could turn really violent. And I know that some parents choose a less harsh or non physical punishment because they think it would be better,however, now it may seem your a push over and they may lead to start disrespecting you.

Lloyd Trimble
12/2/2018 08:06:13 pm

A parent should never allow their child to bully them plain and simple. You have the authority in this situation, you raised this person, and you should never be afraid to discipline your child.

K.Brown 2nd
12/2/2018 09:02:24 pm

Well in some cases there are parents that wait until the last minute to start disciplining their children. In a result ,developing children with poor attitudes .Sometimes , these children can grow into stubborn adults .Thats why it is important that parents take authority and discipline their children at the right time .

K. Phillips 6th
12/2/2018 08:15:03 pm

Absolutely! Kids live up to disobey there parents because when they where younger their parents allowed them to show out in public, violate things when they where angry or just completely act an fool and the parent did no one thing so now the kid thinks it’s okay to act that way . And some parents don’t see wrong in there child so they’ll make excuses for them and allow them to keep doing it . Kids need structure and guidance and if you can’t do that than you & your said failed . Success don’t only come from kids who’s the best basketball played and have all the fancy new objects. There’s so many ways to come oboit being successful.

H Aleman 8th period
12/2/2018 08:35:36 pm

Parents allowing themselves to be bullied by their children...I can't believe what I just read. I was raised in an extremely strict Catholic household. Never once did I disrespect my family, because I knew what would come after that small moment of pride. I understand that our current society looks down on harsher means of disciplining children. But I also understand that THIS is what happens when we don't teach our kids some type of respect. A parent's inability to control and discipline their child is the root of this "bullying." I think we need to teach kids that there is more than one way to be successful, so that when they go out into the world, they aren't clouded with the idea of what success "should be." They won't expect their parents to live up to an unrealistic sense of perfection, either.

J. Maple 8th
12/2/2018 10:18:43 pm

I agree. It’s the parents who need to realize their position. Disciplining children young is the key for them having good behavior when they get older.

K.Brown 2nd
12/2/2018 08:43:03 pm

For me it is very rare for me to here about parental abuse .This type of abuse would be found on my television that’s currently playing the tv show “Maury .” So to find out there’s more stories on this abuse, is startling .I can only say that the cause of this abuse has to come from the way the parents chose to raise their child .If the parent would’ve enlightened their child on the pressure society could put it on them ,it could’ve possibly reduced the chance of parent bullying.

S. Pirzada 6th
12/2/2018 08:49:54 pm

Illustrating of how a mother is this vulnerable to her abusive child that she's raised and sheltered is appalling. It's understandable that she's vulnerable and this issue is stressing her out. However, I'm already aware the despicable affects of that not everyone respect their parent nor their morals. Yet, how hard it is to cut ties in a relationship even if it's not tomorrow? Though I do see it a disciplinary issue but also don't see the bond will last fairly if this child keep behaving this way.

S.johnson 7th/8th
12/2/2018 08:50:55 pm

I don't know if I am misreading what you wrote wrong because it should be no reason a GROWN person is afraid of a child who isn't even past 18. Children are so disrespectful to their parents; one because their parents are their friend and two because they see their friends acting the same way. Back then, being disrespectful was rare and got handled with a quick whooping but now whooping are looked upon as abuse. Better yet some parents make a crap load of excuses to justify the actions their child portrays. I agree that these problems start when the children and younger and eventually the parents don't have control later on.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:08:55 pm

I'll give you a few that are legit: 1) kids know they can call the police and their parents will go to jail; 2) kids know if they report abuse to their school, the parent will be removed from the home. Parents know this too.

C. San Roman 2nd
12/2/2018 09:00:24 pm

As with all relationships, there are boundaries that should not be crossed, but if someone over bounds those lines then they should be reminded not to do it again. If people let any person(in this case, their own child) run over them, and do nothing about it, than what is there to stop them. Parents need to remind their children that there are just some rules that you cannot break. If children are raised without any boundaries, then they will grow up expecting, that their parents will be okay with it.

I. Chancellor 7th/8th period
12/2/2018 09:03:05 pm

With all honesty, it’s sad that parents are being bullied by their kid. To me, the child does not know the parent and child relationship, they are suppose have. In agreement with the commentary, a parent should rectify bad behavior when a child is young, so they won’t grow up and abuse them. If a parent does not rectify their child’s bad behavior, then there are going to be some painful consequences to follow. Lastly, a child who does not respect their parent, is a child who does not have love in their heart.

Jordan Mccarter p2
12/2/2018 11:21:51 pm

I agree with your last sentence. I respect ppl out of the love of have for them. I respect everyone because I genuinely love everyone. If you don’t respect your parents enough that you bully them, I don’t really see love being there.

S. Lara 6th period
12/2/2018 09:04:14 pm

Seeing parents get bullied by their own kids is sad. Parents do a lot for their children such as sacrificing many things however that does lead to the bullying. Parents should know when enough is enough and shouldn’t be scared to disciple their child. Allowing the abuse to continue and rewarding it at the same time only makes it worse.

K. Hoard 6th
12/2/2018 09:14:40 pm

The product of your child is a direct image of you and your household. If you are not installing discipline in your children they will turn out exactly that way. It all starts at home. What parents allow is what determines their situation. If you allow your child to bully you, then they will. Until you put your foot down that’s what it is going to be.

F. Aleman 8th
12/2/2018 09:16:07 pm

I'm not surprised that theirs parents out there who get bullied by their own kids. I think the problem is that parents try to be their kids friends or in some cases spoiling your kids. If a parent never give their kids rules, obviously their kid isn't going to know how to accept denial or understand boundaries. In our society, parents can not punish their kids because people will believe their abusing their kids. I think that we will see more cases of kids bully or their kids because there is no type of punishment.

Jordan M. 2nd pd.
12/2/2018 10:28:43 pm

I agree that too many parents act like their child friends. When parents do that, children think it's okay to treat them like friends.

Marissa C. 2ndPd
12/2/2018 09:25:34 pm

Respect is earned and not just given. Just like the saying, “treat people how you want to be treated.” I agree that parents should not let their children walk all over them, however parents should also treat their children with respect. Parents should admit when they’re wrong, just as the child should as well, and or apologize when they’re wrong. Although, getting angry at eachother for little reasons and treating the other as an inferior is not the way to go. Doing so, creates an unhealthy relationship, making the environment unstable.

J natal 3rd
12/2/2018 09:25:41 pm

Parents and children can’t be on the same level, Even if the child has grown up. Parents can’t be our friends it’s not gonna work out right. I see kids bullying their parents, more on the mothers side because the mother wants to be friends with her children and you can’t. The parent is supposed to be the parent.

D.Molo 8th
12/2/2018 10:54:58 pm

Not entirely true. Parents can be on any level they want it just depends on how high they step or how low the stoop. Parents like the one in the article know what’s going on they are just to crippled by “that my baby.”

J Butler 6th
12/2/2018 11:01:18 pm

This is crossed my mind also. Parents and children aren’t equals. Parents have to earn that stature and respect even from their child to be seen as a figure of regard. We aren’t friends we are in a lead and follow relationship and if you can’t lead then I won’t follow.

Aaliyah crow 3rd period
12/2/2018 09:49:48 pm

It is a parents job to discipline their child while they are young so when they get older there will be no problems.Parents now days let their child get away with disrespect at a young because the think its cute.Then that same child gets older and runs over the parents.There should be boundaries set between a mother and a child and a mother should demand respect perioddtt.

D.Gadson 6th
12/2/2018 10:10:31 pm

The whole kid bullying a parent situation is dead to me because there is no way a parent should let their child get that far to run over them. Most children should have some type of respect towards their parents. If this issue occur the parents are to blame thierselves for not doing their job of displine the kids n teaching them right from wrong. Also the society opinion on what people wear doesn’t matter. Trying to keep up with others style shouldn’t be that serious that makes a kid upset and bully their parents to get what they want.

C.Williams 6th prd
12/2/2018 10:46:22 pm

Parents are the ones in control. But if they don’t establish the rules while the child is young then that can cause problems in the long run.

L.Delley 3rd
12/3/2018 07:56:19 pm

Parents should teach them a set of rules, but more than just parents is needed to raise a child it takes a village to raise a Child.

Jordan M. 2nd pd.
12/2/2018 10:13:03 pm

I think parents getting bullied is ridiculous. While it is true I feel like it could easily be stopped with more discipline. When I read the commentary I thought to myself " this type of behavior would NEVER be tolerated in my parents household." The reason I thought this was because my mother always corrected me when was disrespectful when I was really young. When read the commentary I also wondered "why those kids would bully someone who provides them with whatever they wanted?"

J. Maple 8th
12/2/2018 10:13:32 pm

I believe that the parents who are getting bullied by their child are to blame, and it’s their responsibility to rectify and change their behavior. Children are going to do whatever they feel like they can do, and it’s the parents’ job to define the boundaries. In some cases, the dynamic between a parent and child is caused by their circumstances. For example, a child might lash out and fight for control against his mother, the only other person present in his life. The mother is unable to get help because she has no one to turn to for advice on how to handle him. The mother also thinks about her future, and let’s him disrespect her because she’s scared no one will be there to take care of her as she grows older. Fear turns into a contributing factor on the way the household is ran. I believe that bullied parents are a result of circumstance, but those circumstances should not be determining who has the control in the parent-child relationship.

D.Molo 1st
12/2/2018 10:50:04 pm

It is entirely the parents fault. The parents gave the kid too much freedom. Make him get a job and pay some bill. Give him that you want to act grown then get a job and pay some bill like you grow treatment.

D.Molo 8th
12/2/2018 10:51:32 pm

I meant to put D.Molo8th

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:11:20 pm

You're totally not in 1st hour.

J Butler 6th
12/2/2018 10:55:26 pm

I was think the same thing. There is know way kids just think they can mistreat their parent, the authority. The must’ve not felt inferior or had fear for their parent. The child is going to test the waters of anything, if the consequences aren’t bad then they’ll continue.

Jordan McCarter p2
12/2/2018 11:17:53 pm

I most definitely agree. Parents always want the best for their children . They always consider and often bring up that their child will one day take care of them as they did the child. They sometimes even Love the child so much they over look the mistreat they are given. Love blinds and you’d deal with anything if Love is there. So its true, the parent must take control and in spite of the circumstance they must consider their childs future always.

D.Molo 8th
12/2/2018 10:31:32 pm

Seems like this would be more of a factor in a suburban like family. Things like this happen because parents that are financially wealthy feel as if little Jonny can have whatever he wants then little Jonny believes that he can have whatever he wants. Parents tell Jonny no once then Jonny slaps parents parents then feel like they are wrong and gets Jonny what he wants because they don’t believe in showing discipline towards their child. Jonny is now the mom and dad and they do as he says. It’s definitely not right but it definitely happens.

delmetria millener
12/2/2018 11:12:32 pm

Nope. Not exclusive to any class, race or social status.

R.Hannon 6th period
12/2/2018 11:59:12 pm

I don’t even have children and I felt very offended when you specifically categorized this issue that can play along with any family of race. Because, that does not matter once so ever. Being a parent is being a parent or even a guardian. Behavior needs to be tolerated when any child is being disobedient not looked at and just trying to feel sorry or as if it will be okay. So therefore race or class DO NOT MATTER.

D.Molo 8th
12/7/2018 09:31:39 pm

Please make sense when you comment on my post. Please and thank you. If anyone actually read what I said I never targeted a specific race so therefore I’d like you to read because it’s fundamental. Pretty sure this is supposed to be an opinionated response towards the topic so my answer can’t be wrong because it’s my opinion. Furthermore for you your response is wrong because it’s doesn’t make sense. Ooops try again. So boom!! Thanks!!!

C.Williams 6th prd
12/2/2018 10:40:09 pm

Parents need to start putting their children in their place and realize that they’re the parent and that they’re are in control. If they allow their children to bully them then they are not setting rules and regulations in place to where the child knows to not even think to do such a thing. That’s why parents should not have a friendship relationship with their children because it allows the child to think that they can say and do whatever they want to that parent because they’re “cool”. The parent child relationship should always be known and present or it can lead to a road of confusion. If parents want bullying to stop then they need to stop allowing it.

J. Butler 6th
12/2/2018 10:46:22 pm

I feel like if parents are getting “abused” by their kids then they’re the problem. You say and raised a child who had the power to mentally tear you down. Kids have to comply with what freedom they were raised with and given growing up. It’s pitiful parents put up with the fact they get bullied by their own. No strength, discipline, or power has been enforced through raising their kid because the kid thinks of them as equals.

K. Banks 6th
12/2/2018 11:33:35 pm

The kids that think of their parents as equals are a result from the lack of discipline enforced.

D.Molo 8th
12/2/2018 10:47:37 pm

Seems like this would be more of a factor in a suburban like family. Things like this happen because parents in these that are financially wealthy.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:43:19 pm

We know that your are talking mainly about Caucasians. I do agree that this "bullying" that these parents are talking about do come from the upper class, which is predominantly white.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:43:47 pm

We know that your are talking mainly about Caucasians. I do agree that this "bullying" that these parents are talking about do come from the upper class, which is predominantly white.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:44:09 pm

We know that your are talking mainly about Caucasians. I do agree that this "bullying" that these parents are talking about do come from the upper class, which is predominantly white people.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:44:46 pm

We know that your are talking mainly about Caucasians. I do agree that this "bullying" that these parents are talking about do come from the upper class, which is predominantly Caucasian people.

Jordan McCarter Pd.2nd
12/2/2018 11:11:43 pm

Children will only do what they are allowed. I also think that a teen behaves the way they do because of the leniency of the disciplinary actions the parents fail to uphold at the teens younger age. Your child’s character is built from as early as they come out of the womb and as long you spoil or don’t correct the wrongs of the child while young, the wrongs will only get worse. We look at a baby’s actions as cute and we laugh but don’t ever let the baby know what they did was wrong. It builds up and they subconsciously act as if they have no home training.

K. Banks 6th
12/2/2018 11:31:27 pm

A child’s character is built early on, so that’s when it’s best to teach them right from wrong.

R.Hannon 6th period
12/2/2018 11:54:26 pm

The fact that it is sad that this generation of young moms thinking that there child behavior is cute or funny is extremely ridiculous. Because, back in the day if I was 2 compared to being 18 now , I will get smacked in my mouth for talking back or acting out in public. It’s sad to see parenting going to waste and treating their own as friends.

K. Banks 6th
12/2/2018 11:28:04 pm

Lack of discipline is to blame for the children that are bullying their parents. Some parents want to have a friendship with their child while completely forgetting that they also need to be a parent. This encourages the child to treat them as one of their peers which could involve bullying. If a parent wants to prevent this from happening they should implement the rules early on. The parent has an affect on the future outcome of the child.

Ricardo Montoya
12/4/2018 07:59:36 am

Exactly they need to discipline the child as a toddler because once he grows he thinks totally diffrent and cant be discplined the same

R.Hannon 6th period
12/2/2018 11:51:42 pm

Let me just start by saying these comments have me shocked. Parents are not our friends , besties or whatever else that is besides being the adult who birth/raised you. A child bullying a parent, that’s real cute. The parent has to put the cement down to harden into a solid in order for a child to listen and obey rules from the time they walk to talking and actually understanding right from wrong. It’s no one else to blame but the parent. A child just don’t grow up doing whatever they please without the influence of surroundings or just the settling for the absent parent who’s supposed to be that figure. Lastly, it can all be changed if parents set the rules from toddler to adult.

J. Mills 2nd pd
12/3/2018 08:57:18 am

I agree that too many parents act like their child friends. When parents do that, children think it's okay to treat them like friends.

L.Delley 3rd
12/3/2018 07:46:45 pm

Parents have to know when to be a parent and when to be their friend.

Daisy g 3rd period
12/3/2018 09:43:08 am

I feel as if , its the parents fault . Because they give them expensive things & expect them not to get bullied it all begins in the house hold & feel as if it’s okay talk back to there parents but at the same time they feel as it’s okay bully other kids .

A.Green
12/4/2018 09:43:44 am

It is the parents fault they’re too busy worrying about their children liking them rather than training them. Parents have switched the role as head of the house with the children. They allow they’re children to run a muck with little to no discipline being instilled.

D. Jones
12/3/2018 09:44:52 am

Kids should listen to their parents no matter what they say. If the child don’t listen the parent have the right to discipline them. Why should a child have the mindset to think they could ever talk back or go against what their parent say?

R.Leal 2nd
12/3/2018 09:48:08 am

Parents being afraid of denying their own child something because the child wants to throw a tantrum should not even be a thing. Starting off young is key. Discipline and teaching the child that not everything is going to go their way is a sign of good parenting. The child can grow up to be spoiled, demanding, and disrespectful if allowed to do whatever they desire. Since everything starts at home, the parents can only be bullied by their children if they allow themselves to be bullied. Being a star at anything does not mean you can not be respectful and humble. Hitting, shouting at ,or degrading your parents is beyond disrespectful.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:38:32 pm

Whomever these parents are who allow themselves to get "bullied" by their children don't seem to be strong willed and vocal. A parent should never allow the child to gain that much power.

A. Green
12/4/2018 09:35:34 am

I totally agree parents need to learn to put their feet down for their children. And spoiled children do have problems with the word no or anything of that sort. Which can inevitably end up with children bullying or killing their parents.

L.Delley
12/3/2018 07:45:08 pm

The parent should have been whoop the child. You don’t have to teach a kid how to do wrong ,they automatically know wrong. You only have to teach them the right thing to do, and if the parent don’t teach them the world will.

D. Hearne 8th
12/3/2018 09:35:43 pm

The lying, cursing, and hitting/shoving fall under disrespect. I don't think it is necessarily bullying. As a parent you have the right to give or not give and do things to your child. If a parent feels they are being bullied by their own child, why not send them away? Yes, they turned out the way they did due to however their parent(s) raised them, but there are always ways to possibly undo the damage. My mom once threatened to send my brother to a boys home in Waco and I can guarantee you that those mischievous ways dissolved quickly.

Ricardo Montoya
12/4/2018 07:57:58 am

yhea agree i feel like some kids truly see the consequences of being sent away and some dont see and just really dont care so it depends ont the kind of person and position you are in

C.Jones 6th
12/4/2018 03:55:37 pm

I feel you but at the same time you can't just throw your problems away. If she sent him away and something happened, would it be her fault for not teaching him or his for being him.

D. Hearne 8th
12/7/2018 10:30:10 pm

Most times kids will do what they want. So it would be the child’s fault. They made a decision that led them down whatever path.

Ricardo Montoya
12/4/2018 07:54:30 am

I feel as if the child just has never been whooped or disciplined because when you discipline someone even a dog they learn to sit when they are told too same way with a child if you teach him right from wrong as a child he will grow up with knowing what is right from wrong and if your child disrespects anyone growing up then he must be whooped but its to a certain extent because some parents take discipline to an extreme and the parent becomes abusive even talks or guidance of why what they did was wrong and the punishment that comes with it in the real world i have always grown up respecting my parents regardless of the situation why because i would see the efforts my mom made and appreciated her so i guess everyone just grows diffrently and thinks diffrently

C.Jones 6th
12/4/2018 03:53:24 pm

I agree with you. You can't expect a monkey to train itself.

ross a
12/5/2018 07:06:43 pm

exactly whooping are not bad its a lesson in every hit. that's the adult way of saying don't do it again

A. Green 3
12/4/2018 09:25:18 am

I think it’s very sad that parents can be afraid of their own flesh and blood that they created. But I do believe that children can bully and frighten their parents because it’s done everyday. But I also believe it’s the parents fault because they raise these children and allow them do get away with everything. Like when they’re younger and chrseand talk back to parents rather than addressing it they laugh but wonder why they grow and be abusive. So I think its a part player on both sides.

C.Jones 6th
12/4/2018 03:51:18 pm

I dont understand how you let your kid bully you. If I even thought about doing that when I was younger I wouldn't be here today. The kid has to get it from somewhere and they also need to learn not to bully there parents. They brought you in this world therefore they can take you out.

ross a
12/5/2018 07:05:15 pm

probrably due to the fact that he was raised and how he got everything he wanted without a second thpught

J Natal
12/7/2018 08:03:24 pm

How will a present sit there and let their child bully them. If that’s the case then they shouldn’t be parents until they understand how to stand their ground and show them you have the Authority Not them.

asiah r
12/5/2018 07:03:56 pm

my cousin does this a lot to her mom and my granny. I see it first hand its not only disrespectful but its rude, Any adult should not have to go through or allow that to happen to them. even if the child hates them they have to stand their ground. That's how kids become spoiled by getting and having everything they ask for.

J Natal
12/7/2018 08:06:29 pm

In today society children don’t understand where their place is. They think that they have the same Authority as the adult. A child needs to stay in a child’s place. They will never be equal to their parents. They are supposed to honor their parents not bully them not disrespect them because it’s not right for the parent to be treated that way when they carried you for nine months when they provide food and a house. Children in this society or spoiled and parents are trying to be equal to their kids trying to fit in to be their friend and It doesn’t work that way.


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