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The Consequences of Childhood Misbehavior

The Dark Side of 'Learning from Mistakes' A recent incident involving a 12 year old boy who drew a sexually explicit cartoon on his classmate's desk has sparked debate about the best way to teach children about boundaries and respect.

The boy's parents have grounded him for two months and taken away his phone, but their wife/mother figure is urging them to take it further: add an "absurd 'learning' moment" to his punishment.

The suggestion that the boy should meet with survivors of sexual violence to hear their stories may seem radical to some.

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