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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid
tis better to take the bottle out now and teach him a lesson than to scrap what's left of him off the dashboard later and wishes she had.
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If these were the only two options, I would agree with you completely - but you've presented a false dilemma here, so it's hard to really say.
The mother's actions may be completely correct, and it's certainly her right to do what she did. However, is the car the problem, or a symptom? Is there even a real "problem" or an isolated incident? Does taking the car teach a lesson, or drive the child further from the lesson?
None of us have any ability to judge these questions - all I can accurately judge is that the mother's statements to the press seem just as self-serving as they are parental. Sure, the topic can be discussed in a "light-hearted" manner - but if this action is correct because of the drastic repercussions of being caught, why discuss it "light-heartedly" at all (also, focusing on being caught seems awkward given the potential consequences, but I digress)? Why the onus on "feedback"? Has this woman's radio show had a ratings boost?