Public Shaming Is An Ineffective Means Of Discipline

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Teenage boy holding smart phone has lighthearted discussion with his mother

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It’s a violation of trust

Trust is an essential building block of healthy parent-child relationships; however, when a parent goes out of their way to embarrass their child in front of an audience, it eats away at the foundation of the relationship and causes damage that is sometimes irreparable. It sends the message that mom or dad will not protect me if they’re upset with me.

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