A father’s decision to teach his daughter a lesson about the importance of education by making her sell food on the street has sparked an online debate. The incident arose after the daughter showed reluctance to study, prompting her father to take a drastic step.
His Lesson for His Daughter
In a viral video, the father left his daughter on the sidewalk with a box of marzipan to sell, mocking her disinterest in school. As the young girl stood on the verge of tears, he taunted her, saying:
“You don’t want to study, so sell marzipan! Say ‘Marzipan! Marzipan!’ You don’t like school, now you’re going to sell marzipan.”
The Daughter Defended Herself
The daughter, visibly upset, defended herself by insisting that she never said she didn’t want to study. “I never said that I didn’t want to study. It’s not true!” she exclaimed. Despite her attempts to explain, her father continued asking how much she was selling the marzipan for, further pressing her from inside his car.
She pleaded, “I’m not saying I don’t want to study, pa,” while her father kept pushing her to sell.
The Father Persisted
He urged her to keep selling, pointing toward a nearby store, as she nervously bit her nails, clearly distressed. Despite her efforts to leave, he followed, eventually revealing his real frustration—that she didn’t appreciate the hard work he and her mother put in to ensure she received an education.
Mixed Reactions Online
The video, shared on TikTok, quickly went viral, dividing viewers. Many felt the father’s approach was too harsh, with some accusing him of emotional abuse and humiliation. “There are better ways to teach a child without humiliating them,” one commenter said, while others warned that this could damage their relationship, possibly leading to estrangement.
Some viewers even suggested the father’s actions bordered on child abuse, with one remarking, “They should report him for child abuse and exploitation. It’s sad that people like this still exist.”
Others Supported His Approach
On the other hand, some parents defended the father, claiming his actions were a tough but necessary lesson. “If you don’t have children, you won’t understand. Parents sacrifice so much, and sometimes kids are ungrateful,” one commenter said. Another added, “This is a good lesson. If she doesn’t want to study, she should learn what it’s like to earn a living without an education.”
Later, the father posted a follow-up video showing his daughter doing her schoolwork, though he eventually deleted it. This left many questioning whether his method of discipline was appropriate or too extreme. What do you think—did the father’s approach teach his daughter effectively, or was there a better way to handle the situation?