Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen...

MarkinAZ · 02-11-2012, 12:26 PM

Dear fellow parents, I have a 16 yr old daughter and can relate to this guys video. My daughters grades have severely diminished to C', D', and a F. Geez, even a C in PE. That's generally a no brainer. As her mother and I have stressed to her, there would be consequences if she did not bring her grades up to par. Thus, she has been grounded, her television was taken away, and Sprint Family Locator installed on her cell telephone.

This fathers 16 yr old daughter posted a "not too nice of a letter" on her Facebook page for the whole world to view. Here's his video and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Just wish "my" daughter had a lap top

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kl1ujzRidmU

hotreds · 02-11-2012, 12:31 PM

I reckon this guy is gonna be in trouble for what he did one way or t'other.

Savor the Stick · 02-11-2012, 01:30 PM

I think he did the right thing. She had been warned before, and to show such disrespect to her parents, she needed to have her laptop destroyed.

A Gun is just a tool!

elderboy02 · 02-11-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

I think he did the right thing. She had been warned before, and to show such disrespect to her parents, she needed to have her laptop destroyed.

A Gun is just a tool!

+1.

Jasonw560 · 02-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Kudos to this Dad. More parents aren't brave enough to do something like this. Not only did he show her there are consequences to her actions, but he backed up what he had told her he was going to do. I hope this girl straightens up, as I hope yours does, Mark.

cjhalbrooks · 02-11-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I reckon this guy is gonna be in trouble for what he did one way or t'other.

how is he going to get in trouble what are the computer police going to come get him. All he did was destroy his own property. Yes he was by a road but he was still far enough away from it to not be a threat.

cobra03 · 02-11-2012, 03:27 PM

Saw this video last night. Fantastic.

replicant_argent · 02-11-2012, 04:17 PM

I laughed.
Hopefully the kid will get her view of the world skewed a little bit more towards reality.

sevans105 · 02-11-2012, 04:20 PM

As the father of two teenage boys (17 and 16) and one soon to be teenage daughter (12)

I LOVE THIS GUY!

I made all my kids watch it. Yes, the language was rough, but the message was very clear.

Due to my work, my career, they have very easy lives. Their chores, their minor bits of work that I ask them to do, are tiny and simple. Their main job is school

fencefixer · 02-11-2012, 04:35 PM

Saw that a few days ago.. I totally agree, most of today's kids are spoiled little brats. All I have to do is look at my nieces and nephew who want cash for everything little "extra" thing they're asked to do.

Personally I would have rigged that laptop with some tannerite to show that I really mean business.

The way I look at it, the hard drive and battery are still in good shape as he missed those spots.

MarkinAZ · 02-11-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Kudos to this Dad. More parents aren't brave enough to do something like this. Not only did he show her there are consequences to her actions, but he backed up what he had told her he was going to do. I hope this girl straightens up, as I hope yours does, Mark.

She's a good kid Jason, just needs some TLC from time to time. I think 11th grade is one of those tough times for kids with school and transitioning into becoming a young adult, and you simply need to keep em' focused in the right direction and away from bad influences. One thing she understands is "consequences."

She's coming back around already and the grades are improving

Skywalker · 02-11-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

She's a good kid Jason, just needs some TLC from time to time. I think 11th grade is one of those tough times for kids with school and transitioning into becoming a young adult, and you simply need to keep em' focused in the right direction and away from bad influences. One thing she understands is "consequences."

She's coming back around already and the grades are improving

Good to hear Mark!!!

hotreds · 02-11-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

how is he going to get in trouble what are the computer police going to come get him. All he did was destroy his own property. Yes he was by a road but he was still far enough away from it to not be a threat.

In this day and age social services (aka SS) will make up a whole list of reasons to go after him. That's the world we live in, alas.

Thaplumbr · 02-11-2012, 06:41 PM

Awesome, somebody get that man a Cigar!!!!!

Hem · 02-11-2012, 06:47 PM

If only the rest of the world thought like this..

cjhalbrooks · 02-11-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

In this day and age social services (aka SS) will make up a whole list of reasons to go after him. That's the world we live in, alas.

I think SS will not touch that girl and if they do she will be back in hours

hotreds · 02-11-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaplumbr

Awesome, somebody get that man a Cigar!!!!!

Now there's a thought!

Jasonw560 · 02-11-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

She's a good kid Jason, just needs some TLC from time to time. I think 11th grade is one of those tough times for kids with school and transitioning into becoming a young adult, and you simply need to keep em' focused in the right direction and away from bad influences. One thing she understands is "consequences."

She's coming back around already and the grades are improving

Fantastic!!

Glad to hear it. I agree, and there are so many bad influences. No doubt she's a good kid, just needed focus.

dwoodward · 02-11-2012, 10:28 PM

Saw this on my facebook wall yesterday and reposted it. Loved it as well. Kudos to the father.

kelmac07 · 02-12-2012, 06:17 AM

Love it!!

02-11-2012, 12:26 PM	#1
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Dear fellow parents, I have a 16 yr old daughter and can relate to this guys video. My daughters grades have severely diminished to C', D', and a F. Geez, even a C in PE. That's generally a no brainer. As her mother and I have stressed to her, there would be consequences if she did not bring her grades up to par. Thus, she has been grounded, her television was taken away, and Sprint Family Locator installed on her cell telephone. This fathers 16 yr old daughter posted a "not too nice of a letter" on her Facebook page for the whole world to view. Here's his video and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Just wish "my" daughter had a lap top http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kl1ujzRidmU __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-11-2012, 12:31 PM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... I reckon this guy is gonna be in trouble for what he did one way or t'other. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... I think he did the right thing. She had been warned before, and to show such disrespect to her parents, she needed to have her laptop destroyed. A Gun is just a tool! __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

02-11-2012, 02:58 PM	#5
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Kudos to this Dad. More parents aren't brave enough to do something like this. Not only did he show her there are consequences to her actions, but he backed up what he had told her he was going to do. I hope this girl straightens up, as I hope yours does, Mark. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

02-11-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Saw this video last night. Fantastic. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... I laughed. Hopefully the kid will get her view of the world skewed a little bit more towards reality. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

02-11-2012, 04:20 PM	#9
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... As the father of two teenage boys (17 and 16) and one soon to be teenage daughter (12) I LOVE THIS GUY! I made all my kids watch it. Yes, the language was rough, but the message was very clear. Due to my work, my career, they have very easy lives. Their chores, their minor bits of work that I ask them to do, are tiny and simple. Their main job is school __________________

02-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#10
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Saw that a few days ago.. I totally agree, most of today's kids are spoiled little brats. All I have to do is look at my nieces and nephew who want cash for everything little "extra" thing they're asked to do. Personally I would have rigged that laptop with some tannerite to show that I really mean business. The way I look at it, the hard drive and battery are still in good shape as he missed those spots.

02-11-2012, 06:41 PM	#14
Thaplumbr Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Leroy Location: Jacksonville Arkansas Posts: 585 Trading: (58)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Awesome, somebody get that man a Cigar!!!!! __________________ Proud to be a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FAN!!

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Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... If only the rest of the world thought like this..

02-11-2012, 10:28 PM	#19
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Saw this on my facebook wall yesterday and reposted it. Loved it as well. Kudos to the father.

02-12-2012, 06:17 AM	#20
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Facebook Parenting: For the troubled Teen... Love it!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"