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Viral Video Of A Mother Smashing Her Son's Controller After He Got Suspended Sparks Debate On Punishment

Some stand behind her while others think she could have sent the message in a less expensive way.

After finding out that her son was suspended for fighting at school, a mother decided his punishment would come in the form of a broken PlayStation controller. Now, a viral video of her destroying her son's controller resulted in a debate on methods of discipline. 

A woman, who goes by Saida on Twitter, recently shared the video. Since posting the video on Friday, the video has been retweeted nearly 20 thousand times. 

  • In the clip, the mother uses a meat tenderizer to break the controller

  • For those who remember the days of childhood punishment, the mother was absolutely right

  • However, some felt she could have found a less expensive way to punish her son

  • In response to the criticism, the mother shared a GoFundMe for her son to get a new controller

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