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At Odds Over Corporal Punishment
Bobby’s tough discipline style stems from a traumatic childhood and abusive
upbringing. While his wife Monir understands that Bobby is trying to change,
she says his constant drinking and overbearing discipline style terrifies their
three children and just may destroy their family. Video
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when we put a video camera in the household. At a rate of 40 beers per day, Bobby
admits that his alcohol tendencies are the root of his behavior. To reach out
to Bobby and his family, Larry consulted the Comeback Treatment Center, a rehabilitation
facility in Anaheim, CA. Bobby will be attending a 60-day program free of charge
as part of a generous offer from the center. Please stay posted to the show and
the site for updates on this compelling story.
Norman and Trisha can’t find common ground when it comes to disciplining
their two children. Trisha believes violence has no place in child-rearing while
Norman thinks frequent spanking is the only way to teach kids what “no” means.
Interestingly, Trisha and Norman believe the best way to resolve their conflict
by boxing! Trisha says she physically comes between Norman and the kids when
he starts to get rough and they then “take it outside.” Larry and
expert Stacy Kaiser suggested that resolving conflict with violence sets a bad
example for the children. Says Stacy, “The best way to teach kids respect
is to show them respect.”
News Exclusive: Basketball
Paddling Controversy
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In a story ripped from the headlines, Larry spoke with Memphis-based
basketball coach Ted Anderson about his recent firing. “Coach A” was
let go when parent Joseph Watkins complained about Anderson’s paddling
of his son for poor play during a game. While Anderson admits paddling during
halftime was out of line, he says that he has been using corporal punishment
for 30 years with no issues. Larry agreed that the firing was extreme and expressed
his sympathy that Anderson was not given a warning to change his policy.
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Special thanks to Bart Allen and Comeback Treatment Center. For more information
on drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the greater Los Angeles area, visit:
www.comebacktreatment.com.
Advice Archive: Setting a good example for the kids is important in teaching
conflict resolution. Find out how to fight fair.
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