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(1,451 posts) Tue Apr 24, 2012, 02:41 PM Apr 2012

Did this mom go too far with Facebook punishment? [View all]

AKRON -- Denise Abbott just wanted her daughter to learn a lesson about what not to do on Facebook. So, she created a photo of her daughter that neither will ever forget.

Denise Abbott believes that parents have to adapt to the changing times and sometimes that includes creative discipline.

The Akron mother created a Facebook profile picture showing her 13-year-old daughter, Ava, with a red "X" across her mouth, followed by the words "I do not know how to keep my (mouth shut). I am no longer allowed on Facebook or my phone. Please ask why. My mom says I have to answer everyone that asks."

More than 30 people responded with inquiries as to why the picture had been created, and Denise said Ava is writing back to each person.

http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/242679/6/Poll-Did-Akron-mom-go-too-far-with-Facebook-punishment

I think the punishment was fine.

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Did this mom go too far with Facebook punishment? [View all] apples and oranges Apr 2012 OP

I think it is just teaching responsibility to her young daughter. She is accountable for her words. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #1

Sometimes a parent has to do what they have to do. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #2

I agree - the punishment fits the situation leftynyc Apr 2012 #3

I think it's a good punishment. HappyMe Apr 2012 #4

she might still be a virgin atheous Apr 2012 #5

what a ridiculous post. and welcome to du. nt seabeyond Apr 2012 #17

I think the mom did the right thing. Kalidurga Apr 2012 #6

I don't see anything wrong with it. geardaddy Apr 2012 #7

This is waaaay better Texasgal Apr 2012 #8

My thoughts are that it is a little over the top. She has embarrassed her daughter, whether she teddy51 Apr 2012 #9

I agree. I always have a problem with laundry_queen Apr 2012 #13

I agree. Not Me Apr 2012 #16

I agree - humiliation is painful and can last a life time TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #44

Sort of reminds me of people hanging peed-upon bed sheets outside... polichick Apr 2012 #10

I think this is so much not a news story. Brickbat Apr 2012 #11

Social humiliation as punishment? loyalsister Apr 2012 #12

I agree proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 #43

Agree. The mother is a bully. No wonder so many kids are bullies at school. They Liquorice Apr 2012 #48

Are you kidding me? I can't believe how many people on here think this is ok. Iris Apr 2012 #14

I didn't think about that apples and oranges Apr 2012 #18

It's not even legal for kids under a certain age to be on sites like Facebook Iris Apr 2012 #25

actual it is legal for the kid to be on the site as long as the parent has lied about the kids age. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #29

Well, yes. But it would take the parents lying about their age. Iris Apr 2012 #30

its the parents Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #31

No. butterfly77 Apr 2012 #15

I can't believe the mother would take a red X to the kids mouth Renew Deal Apr 2012 #19

Probably inappropriate for a 13-year-old gratuitous Apr 2012 #20

This is news? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2012 #21

I think it is reckless. redgreenandblue Apr 2012 #22

Exactly. Iris Apr 2012 #26

I'm only 27, but I remember the days Lawlbringer Apr 2012 #23

At least she didn't take the computer out back and shoot it. LaurenG Apr 2012 #24

Public shaming and humiliation, how quaint. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #27

it could be a LOT worse atheous Apr 2012 #28

The mother disgusts me. frogmarch Apr 2012 #32

there's discipline and there's humiliation. this crossed a line. piratefish08 Apr 2012 #33

Now she needs to work on the girl's atrocious grammar. Common Sense Party Apr 2012 #34

Sounds like they BOTH have behavioral problems flamingdem Apr 2012 #35

Pictures and Videos on the internet are FOREVER. This is a permanent punishment in some respects. stevenleser Apr 2012 #36

Everybody's ragging on the dad who shot the laptop. Bake Apr 2012 #37

I'm not sure why this is considered a "news" story. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #38

Unnecessary humiliation. What a sick fucking woman. Just ground her. phleshdef Apr 2012 #39

Like mother, like daughter. Quantess Apr 2012 #40

the daughter will just go to Twitter KurtNYC Apr 2012 #41

I don't see the point in public/cyber humiliation as a parenting tool fishwax Apr 2012 #42

Yep. It's cyber-bullying. nt Liquorice Apr 2012 #49

public humiliation is always a positive! RainDog Apr 2012 #45

Mother disciplines daughter with words - News @ 11 AmazingSchnitzel Apr 2012 #46

Another parent trying to get attention at the expense of her kid. Pathetic. nt Liquorice Apr 2012 #47

I'm sorry, I don't think the punishment fits the crime at all. This mother went too far. Butterbean Apr 2012 #50