A mom’s choice to pull over on a major highway to punish her child has gone viral, and there’s been extensive discussion about parenting and highway safety. In the now-famous video, the woman is shown pulling over, getting out with her child, and scolding his actions before letting him back in the car.
The video, posted by the mother herself, features the young boy admitting his fault. While there were netizens who commended her for imparting responsibility, there were others who criticized the action as unsafe and irresponsible, pointing out the dangers of pulling over on a highway.
Experts warn that such disciplinary measures must be taken in a safer setting, as highway stops may cause grave accidents. Authorities have remained silent about the incident, yet road safety activists call on parents to give top priority to safe teaching techniques.
The clip still provokes controversy on social media, with users torn between applauding strict parenting and decrying irresponsible action.