Hero or villain? Man buys 23 Burger King apple pies to spite screaming child

[missingthebigdog]

46. Where did I say the child deserves pie????

I NEVER said he should be rewarded for his behavior. And, as a side note, I disagree with using food as either punishment or reward.

If the man's point was to teach the mother a lesson, he certainly went about it in a passive-agressive way. Wouldn't simply telling her she sucks as a parent have accomplished his goal?

And, avebury, I also never said the man's behavior was cruel and self-centered. I said YOUR approach was cruel, self-centered, and immature.

The problem, avebury, is that this guy, and apparently people like you, think it is okay to take it upon themselves to inflict "punishment" upon a child (or his mother- the goalpost seems to move) because in their opinion that is the best approach.

What it comes down to, avebury, is that you don't have the right to parent another person's child. You don't get to go around teaching other people lessons because you are so much better than they are.

Of course I am concerned about this kid's future if the story is true. I just fail to see how what this guy did, or what you apparently would have done, improves the kid's outcome.

Mean people suck.