Some parents like to say their kids are on their phones too much and don’t know how to process emotions or experiences without social media.
But I think there are parents from older generations prior to millennials that are just as addicted to the internet, if not more.
A trend that has transpired over the years is broadcasting punishments. Parents have taken out their phones to film their child getting awful haircuts and live streaming their kids admitting to personal mistakes their children have made.
Some have gone as far as to live stream themselves physically and verbally abusing their children for their followers.
This trend has been coined “sharenting.”Sharenting is disgusting!
I can’t find another word to describe a parent, someone responsible for another life, grabbing their phone to film a vile punishment against their own flesh and blood.
Because that isn’t going to stop your child from ever making a mistake or acting out. Unnecessary and extreme punishment makes kids resentful.
I’m 19-years-old and childless, but I remember how I felt when I was punished. I also remember when I was disciplined by understanding my mistake and why I should avoid making that mistake again.
One method was more effective in my life than the other. My psychology textbooks say severe punishments can lead to fear, anxiety, and encourage lying. A child will avoid the punisher, not the punishment.
Sharenting exposes parents because these aren’t normal reinforcements to begin with.
This is child abuse! Some people go to jail for this and some of these parents should be charged with child endangerment.
As with any Facebook and Instagram post, or tweet there are thousands of people in the comments ready to tell you how you’re doing something wrong.
On the other hand, there are thousands rooting for this insane behavior. Some parents feel it’s necessary to broadcast their child shaking in their shoes as they hand them their report card and they need serious help.
We never get to see what happens months or years after these punishments are posted. I think these kids are still doing whatever they originally got punished for, but they aren’t getting caught. Now you have a child walking on eggshells when you’re around just for them to do whatever they want when you aren’t in their presence.
Social media doesn’t need to see how you discipline your kids. Children have valid emotions that shouldn’t be broadcasted online for views.
A child is going to make mistakes. It’s a part of life to teach them right from wrong. I think it’s impossible to guide someone when you’ve made their life a living hell on the internet.