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Dad tosses child’s Nintendo Switch from moving car, shocking the internet
New York Post • • technology
Key Points:
- Joel Barbour, a father of five, went viral after throwing his 13-year-old son's Nintendo Switch out of a moving car as a disciplinary measure for disrespectful behavior.
- Barbour described feeling both guilty and satisfied with his action, emphasizing the importance of following through on consequences calmly without yelling or shaming.
- The video sparked widespread discussion among parents online, with many sharing similar extreme disciplinary stories and supporting Barbour's approach as a form of "gentle parenting."
- In a follow-up video, Barbour's son acknowledged the lesson learned about respecting parents, and the family managed to repair the Nintendo Switch, which still functions.
- Barbour remains unapologetic about his parenting style, encouraging other parents to take similar actions with electronic devices when children test boundaries.
