Instead of gaining appreciation for his mother’s efforts, the boy called his grandmother, asking to stay with her because he felt his father was being too harsh. The grandmother called the father, criticizing his parenting methods. The father reminded her that she had used even stricter methods, including physical punishment. She then apologized and promised not to interfere.
Reddit users largely sided with the father, saying his approach was not harsh but necessary. They felt learning to do laundry, keep his room tidy, and cook were essential life skills for the son.
However, some users suggested a different approach. One user commented, “You have a deeper issue to work on with your son. If your older son has been exposed to misogynistic attitudes, make sure your younger son doesn’t pick up on it. They both need to learn that women are partners, not maids, and that they need to pull their weight.”
Another user suggested, “Consider approaching this in a more educational manner than a punitive one. Treat it as a genuine learning experience for your son, rather than simply a punishment.”
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