Nigerian comedian Bovi has revealed how he handled his son’s behaviour, particularly when the boy would get angry and break things at home.
Bovi said he does not support beating children and believes parents should also look at their own emotions before deciding to punish a child.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Bovi said:
“I don’t advocate for beating children. You should let children be. My son dey break television for the fun of it. If he’s angry, he will throw stuff and break.
“He got to the age where he got to, and I saw the remorse. At least he broke three TVs. Thank God for capacity. If I couldn’t afford another TV, then the approach would have been totally different.
“That’s why I tell people, most times when we hit kids, check: are you really trying to correct them, or you’re frustrated?”
Bovi’s point is that discipline should not simply be a reaction to anger or frustration. For him, parents need to consider what they are trying to achieve when correcting their children.
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