What You Think???

Hi LadyMarissa, Hey, I give the dad a good high 5 for what he did. After hearing what that kid wrote on facebook, I don’t blame the dad at all. So many kids feel they are entitled to so much and have no respect for what their parents do for them. I wouldn’t have shot the laptop, I would have taken it away from her for a few months maybe… maybe locked it up in a safe deposit box somewhere so she couldn’t get it to use. I think she will learn from this that she can’t treat her parents like crap and then post it on facebook. When I was raising my daughter there was no facebook… and we didn’t have a computer so there was no problem. Now with everything going on the Net… parents do have it more difficult. I commend him for taking action. It's a whole lot better than a kick in the azz that I would have gotten if I did that to my parents.

I read this article in the news today and I can understand that the father was upset and angry over what the daughter did with her complaining on facebook. However, I don't think he dealt with it very well. He didn't need to go to the extreme of shooting the laptop. He could have just taken the laptop away from her and not let her use for a while as a way of punishment. I don't think this is a way of resolving this issue. He should have tried to talk with his daughter in private rather than make it publuc and should have tried to reason with her...

Personally this was far from the right way to deal with this, and personally could be some of the reason why this girl chose to do something like this in the first place. Personally it sounds like there are a lot of other issues in this household, and something needs to be done before someone is severely injured or killed. Yes, the dad probably had reason to be upset but being able to talk it all out might have been a better solution for all.

Well I think I would have done the same either shot the laptop or took it away. One time one of our girls did something that hit that button and all I could do was tell her to drop and give me 20 because I wanted to spank her and I knew at that time it wouldn't of been just a swat. She was 13 at the time she knew she hit a button because I normally don't get that angry. Usually just a grounding. She busted out in tears but all I could do again was say drop and give me 20 now. She gave me one and things calmed down and we talked. We don't know everything that really led up to her post and what all that really pushed him to shoot her laptop. I don't think he would shoot his daughter nor do I think it has ever entered his mind. There has been times am sure everyone would love to give their kids away. He could of beat her instead of taking the laptop out. Bad thing about the shooting of the laptop they'll have to replace it....lol Sometimes it gets to the point grounding doesnt work anymore then what? Like said have only been that angry just once. You wonder how that child turned out? Lets just say we love her but she still is the same and never grew up irresponsible and has 2 kids and getting a divorce. Government have taken the power out of the parents hand and put it in the hands of the child so we get what we get. I believe in spankings because there is a difference between spanking and beating. Never good to deal with the issue if you are angry walk away and come back when you calm down or make them drop and give you 5 to 20.....lol

I think HE needs to grow up.

I understand if he was upset. Anyone would if something that should be only discussed at home was shared to the world. But I don't see the point in shooting the laptop just to demonstrate how angry he was. He even made a Youtube video to 'fight back' her Facebook wall status. That's a scary family. She certainly learn something from his dad by this. Both parties need serious anger management.

I think the father made a very strong point to the daughter. He took the computer (his to start with) and left it up to her to get a replacement when she earns it. She can complain all she wants but not on his computer.

I think shooting the laptop was a bit much. But my kids are half the age of his and they could find a needle in any haystack. I think I'd run it over with the car if I wanted to be dramatic. I feel for him, totally, I can't even get my kids to even do one thing a day including the basics like doing their home work, putting their dirty clothes down the chute ect. I only get the kids to feed the pets by saying What time does the pound open? (not that I'd get rid of the cats, maybe the dog ) otherwise they don't hear a word I had to say. I pray I am as composed as he was in this video when my kids pull something.

He was a bit extreme but I would be pretty upset too. That would definitely fall into my stays in the house discussion. If my children had a problem with me...bring it to me. Anyway...I know they vent to their friends and I can handle that but facebook? Uh..no. I once threatened to throw my daughter's cell phone off the Cherokee Bridge here...I might do that with a laptop...I wouldn't shoot it though Is that the same extreme or is it a matter of perspective?

"It's a teenager's job to complain about their parents." It IS?! Hmm... I missed that one. Well, if it is, then you might as well do it on Facebook and put it out there on the great WorldWideWeb. Not that I necessarily condone shooting the laptop, but if you're dumb enough to put it on Facebook where nothing is sacred regardless of what you think, then shame on you.

That a red flag on the side of parents and something needs to be done before it is too late. I just do not understand why the parents treated their daughter that way in the first place.