Mum Can't Control Her Rampaging Son | Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance

Nicky spends her evenings battling to get Jack into bed. It's often 1 in the morning before he is finally asleep, and his aggression levels are way too much for his mum. Jo intervenes to teach Nicky how to impose her authority and reduce his tantrums.
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[@MokeyG]

Man, the day i raised my hand to my mother would have been the day my soul got knocked out of my body 😂

[@denisesalmon4496]

Mokey I was raised in the south of the United States. I would not be breathing today. If I acted that way you didn’t dare raise your hand to your mother or father!

[@missyesq7128]

I'm born and raised in the North and trust me, if I'd been like that towards my mom I wouldn't be sucking air today!

[@ambernicholson4335]

I would still get my soul whacked out if me and i am nearly 20 😁

[@Ivy-yn3yk]

I’m from the west and I promise you I would’ve been slapped into my past life

[@fatimanaveed3752]

So true

[@leviticuscornwall499]

I would never hurt a child but I will not let my son/daughter put their hands on me. Not tolerated

[@narcissaissaved8979]

Have ya been to the south?

[@bbbbhhhbbbhhyy7629]

British_HPfan101 1 just take that child down to a neighbor say your family and you have a brand new child when you pick them up😂

[@snowbird1381]

Bruh, his Room would be stripped bare. He gets a bed and a dresser, no toys or nothing.

[@HiShreen]

🤣

[@beckymesterhazi4624]

@laura estrada what is??

[@bettymikhail5101]

This CHILD is going to grow up and treat his wife or partner the same way he treats his mother!!! I really hope they can get a grip on the situation

[@Lola-uf2ks]

Yea thats most likely the outcome. Its sad

[@essamohmed7258]

Omg I never thought of it that way 😬

[@evelynleelau4205]

Correct.

[@CH-nb3nz]

Children NEED boundaries.

[@peytonharmon5089]

Yes I agree.

[@thisissamy]

If I acted like this as a kid, I’d never have survived into adulthood 😷

[@BecD1983]

Samy exactly

[@ivi122]

Samy me being Puerto rican, I would have no teeth left in my mouth

[@audrab27]

I was watching one and Jo was telling the parents u need to offer them a reward for non bad behavior. Hahahaha please our rewards was not having to eat out of a straw and sit without pain.

[@aureol40012]

There were many abused children in early times unfortunately, I’m sorry you were one of them. Thankfully times change.

[@aureol40012]

bryan pebs yes, but Sammy sounds like she had abusive parents.

[@publicboredom]

Well done to Mum for asking for help. No one is a perfect parent and she had the courage to admit she needed to change

[@kindspirit-mo9nm]

Thank you for your generous comment. No parent is perfect at all and they sometimes need a strong backbone to help them out

[@schuylerjohnson4364]

Oh puhleeze. Its all her fault he such a little pos. He should be locked in a closet for a few hours til he calms down

[@craigt8304]

Schuyler Johnson it is not her fault and as Jo has mentioned before you can’t lock a child in a room to do their time out

[@kindspirit-mo9nm]

@@craigt8304 say that brother!

[@alicerebelo9783]

@@schuylerjohnson4364, I think it's her foult too. She is too permissive to that brat. I'm a mother too. And I would never allow that. She totally lost control. That kid is the "boss". She is raising a little gangster.

[@driajones633]

I love how the little girl is so unproblematic.

[@Kstickelbruck]

Period

[@nap163020]

I hope she's alright, she seemed so quiet and timid. Her brother's violence has definitely affected her.

[@blackheartxcvii]

lol she's like "listen, I don't wanna be like that cause I gotta deal with it all day long"

[@peakysneaky5855]

i know the guy and he still beats his mum :) sad truth

[@Megs24theJokerQueen]

@@peakysneaky5855 That's terrible☹😮😰

[@nobulawutwala2127]

I'm a single mom and I don't have this type of issue with my kids because I made it clear to my children from day one that I'M THE BOSS and I have the last say.

[@tracyfromcincinnati3002]

PERIOD

[@maipardhan]

Exactly!

[@mizzmention8555]

SIMPLE TINGS 😂

[@dominika354]

Yes, it's her fault

[@mzrareimage860]

@@sarajoao2418 Its not just African moms. Most mom from all backgrounds know how to discipline their children. Not just Africans

[@ruby8412]

I don't know why some people are having a go at the mum. She recognised she was struggling, she accessed help, implemented the techniques and got the results with her son so that things could get better for their family. Can't say fairer than that. No one's perfect, we all need help sometimes. Brave of her to reach out for it.

[@pinkmarshmallow2023]

Ruth Hanrahan I totally agree

[@tiffanycotton7206]

Absolutely!

[@kristic4472]

she's one of the best ones to have followed through on Jo's advice!

[@lauriemashek5419]

Perhaps because of how far she let it go before she asked fore help. Because he hasn’t had consequences he thinks its a game. You can see the smile on his face. He laughs. When she says, “So much to take in”, all Jo told her to do was take away a privilege. Just one. She has done her son and herself a huge favor by holding the line. Good mom!!

[@vickilester3919]

Look at everything she went through to get him to do what she said. A fight to go to bed. A fight period for everything. Not in my lifetime. He had her crying. Not in my house. I’d nipped that in one session. If he fight her and get away with it, he will fight his way right in to prison. Never happen on my watch.

[@Icespicelover1126]

Put him in a room with African and Mexican moms and he will come out brand new

[@carlajohnson9369]

Can we throw in a couple of Deutsches Fraus, so the kid gets it in several languages.

[@nairobi-laputaama9662]

Don't forget sout italy mothers and asian 😂

[@fabteengh4615]

An African mother would sort him out fast.

[@rihannafernandes447]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 very fast

[@missmargmillionaire6421]

Yup and Caribbean moms or any colored mom for that reason

[@dreamstreetrose318]

These would be perfect videos to show at this kid's wedding.

[@عالم_مروى]

lols ure right what a briliant idea 😍😂

[@fazilashaik5242]

I agree🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jusnaakhtar6759]

Then he wil be divorced though

[@sharonstotts7493]

Lol amen

[@takeoneandaction2678]

Contraception please people. Brats!

[@craiggaudion630]

So sad because she's a lovely woman and he's actually a caring little boy. I hope they are ok.

[@annab9994]

When you do care about your children you set some boundaries and limits 😏

[@dude-bf3bc]

@@annab9994 True. If you love your child you inculcate in him the right values to respect his parents. That is also love.

[@kazania7653]

He is not caring...

[@lotuswrites8905]

Damn! My siblings and I came out of the womb saying "Yes, ma'am" 🤣🤣

[@ellejae1821]

True...same here.

[@miahwalking9935]

😭😭

[@prophetmathis9436]

😂😂😂 so you all came out his mother knowingly she wasn't to be played with!😆😆😁

[@sarahholmes6281]

LOL!

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

Absolutely!! And you were raised properly!! And that's a blessing!! I have no doubt that you will pass it on. Lol a little softer in some areas. :)

[@mikeyjamieson4715]

I really admire Jo for being able to be assertive towards children without ever raising her voice. The patience she has, I could never.

[@lilibethquitilen4828]

I can't be patient like Jo. She has really the patience to do such things.

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

That’s because she’s under the spotlight and on camera ffs ....

[@creaminyu]

I mean she does raise her voice but yea

[@Eventide215]

@@creaminyu She doesn't raise her voice, she changes the tone. Jo has never had to yell at a child once on any episode of this or Supernanny. They don't listen to volume, they respond to tone. Like the OP said, there's a way to be assertive without being louder.

[@yvettegrant3335]

That's exactly the problem!,never scream with disrespect ever!!!that's the whole reason in the first place.

[@Marieparawho]

They should’ve left the mess he made & had him clean it up in the morning.

[@akilahfaiz6468]

That’s what I said, no way am I picking up everything u just threw over the balcony

[@LisaLisa-526]

I'd throw it in garbage right in front of him😂😂..

[@rosaliebosma]

@@LisaLisa-526 well, maybe not the definite garbage can, but that sounds like a better idea. The kid clearly doesn't care wether that stuff was in a box or on the floor, so he wouldn't have picked it up, I guess

[@chandragamage7280]

If hes born to an asian family, he'll be visiting jesus the second he raises his hand

[@mintbrisk5961]

@Kitten Lyric Discipline is needed. If want your own kids to rule over you that is.

[@ayiarahma8321]

Imagine an Asian family,Latino family and African family teaming up to discipline him

[@sifamuzimbe4266]

@Kitten Lyric lol no...even the police wouldn't protect you...

[@Jillmeru]

I think this goes for pretty much every culture other than "white" culture, I'd say. 'Cause boy oh boy, I ain't asian, neither am I african, and in my culture if you even so raise your voice at your parents, you can be sure to see the worlds famous holming missile slippers follow you across the room.

[@teeganohara5698]

@@Jillmeru Oh my goodness. This is hilarious about the homing missile slippers. Thanks for the laugh. 😀😁Parents of all cultures need to please keep their children in check and not send a fool into the world. We have enough of those already.

[@Watchinthefoolshere]

She's weak and he senses that. If he's acting like this at 6 what's he going to be like in 10 years when he's much larger and stronger.

[@Watchinthefoolshere]

@@kennethtombling205 No excuse

[@ednasole854]

Ever excuse autism bloody good hidding

[@darkkitty2830]

Autism does not generally cause so much aggression. Please don't correlate being autistic with bad parenting.

[@kellyann5587]

She created this monster...now deal with it. And no he isn't austism involved here. Just a weak tired mother

[@ednasole854]

@@darkkitty2830 well said

[@ConnieLeinicke]

The most important advice my mother ever gave me was when I brought my newborn first child home from the hospital. After gushing over my baby’s beauty and health, Mom looked me straight in the eye and said “NEVER allow this child’s will to be stronger than yours, or you will lose control of your home.” I followed that advice from that day on raising our 3 kids, and each of them has thanked their Dad and me for the love and training we gave them. They are now 34, 33, and 31. Thanks, Mom!!!

[@sarah-jaynemcdonald2594]

Good advice! I bet it was very difficult to implement sometimes! Lol.

[@tsheposekonya3108]

God bless your Mother

[@nellycious1692]

Im taking this advice n when im married with kids im implementing it...thanks to you and your mom

[@raphaelahons3479]

I gave my mother that advice, she didnt listen and boy has she raised a devil of a man !

[@ME-xe4sk]

Beautiful 😍

[@01081125]

He feels sad when he kicks his mom because he craves discipline. He needs her to take control and set the rules.

[@WindyPoplars]

He despises her when he kicks her....

[@jennyperrio4887]

Alot of children crave boundaries ,otherwise they grow up in utter chaos. Angry kids are more often than not ,sad ones Jenny 😯

[@marclabrie6027]

He needs discipline

[@graytoby1]

He needs a father figure

[@Nora-fv4nb]

@@graytoby1 bruh

[@shellyg5705]

All my mother had to do was give me a look when I was a kid. Enough said lol

[@jaynellioriginal5160]

Facts!!!

[@cobus81]

deadass 💀

[@parycartoons6840]

My mom: you’re upsetting me Me: I’M SOOO SORRY MOTHER!!!

[@0RoseRed]

Same 😅😂

[@daryatislenko4651]

Oh, the look. Yes, it was scarier than any word she could give in that moment.

[@andreapeters7179]

She will be calling the cops on him when he is older.

[@JessStone-hl8ed]

Yep! No respect for adults.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

Or other people will be calling the cops.

[@bettybryant7509]

Yes she will if she survives.

[@SgtPlmFry]

It's sad, but if they continue like this, you're right. 😔

[@raphaelahons3479]

But it ended up well- mission accomplished!

[@anongsira]

My mom doesn't even have to utter a word. She looks at me and I know my ancestors have failed me. Bring him to Africa! 🤣🤣

[@FlowerTower]

Lmfaoo, she don’t even gotta go to Africa. All she gotta do is go to a black American house with this thing and he’ll be straightened out 😹😹

[@anongsira]

@Colliene Dawson wow!!! Proud of you. I'll definitely take a que from that 🥰

[@anongsira]

@@FlowerTower Haha...I get you sis. We have a special way of dealing with situations. God bless us

[@FlowerTower]

Anong Sira lmfaoo, no y’all don’t. Y’all just think y’all are better parents than AAs cuz y’all condescending and confused but go off.

[@Irene-iu9sj]

My mother was not really too strict, bat my father had only to look at me whith his angry eye,to stand still like a soldier on presenting arms on parade.......that was 65-70 years ago......all parents were strict at that time. No harm done,we came out just right, the lot of us,siblings, cousins,school-mates,all the same.

[@tk.coolway]

5:14 "you need to get down" correct words are "GET DOWN NOW"

[@inkish3074]

LOL MHM

[@Timothy-be3md]

MHM

[@lynnetterconley2377]

YUP

[@rosemerrynmcmillan1611]

Absolutely

[@orangepixelsaveukraine1789]

MHM

[@rebeccae.537]

When I was six I was hugging and kissing my mom! Not hitting and kicking her!

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

Wish I raised a kid like you🙏

[@HollyJordan15]

Great to see this mum grow in confidence: she just needed a bit of support. It’s not easy being parent

[@krystalgardiner5591]

Margaret Young yes I agree! I have 3 boys, 17, 5, and 2.. my 17 year old I had strong mental health etc and I didn’t struggle mentally when he was young.. but when I had my 5 year old I had a really bad year, and basically had a mental breakdown. I was unable to properly handle him, with discipline etc. and I’m currently trying to undue the mistakes I made with him. He’s not as bad as this boy, but it’s a struggle with him for sure. It’s crazy bc when I had my oldest son and I was a strong parent, I always judged kids and parents who couldn’t do what was necessary. But now I realize, sometimes moms just need support.

[@talonapex9775]

@@krystalgardiner5591 that is unfortunate to hear. your 17 year old should support his mom.

[@eleanorcooke7136]

@@talonapex9775 yes, he could support but it's not obligatory for him. She can't demand it but it would be nice for him to.

[@ashleyritchie7159]

Amen to that

[@tinasteer2507]

I bet his siblings absolutely hate him. He takes up so much of mums time.

[@1985LISS]

mom not mum, she is not a mummy lol

[@tinasteer2507]

This is SPARTA It depends what country your from. If it was based as to how mother was spelt it would be funny as it would be “mot not mom” . Where I’m from it’s mum . So where does that come from because mother does not have a “u” in it.

[@ainsleykrajsek7836]

This is SPARTA actually I’m different places in the world they say “mum” personally, I say “mom” but some people say “mum”

[@lisamurdock933]

This is SPARTA right. idk everyone says mum it’s MOM

[@manchestertart5614]

@@1985LISS They are an English family so it's Mum or mummy.

[@thequeendeleconomato6255]

For everyone judging here, being a parent is not tea and laughs, I can see everybody saying they would do better, but the thing is that everybody just try their best.

[@geohopkings3666]

Sometimes your best is just not good enough everyone can do better!

[@HlavacKristina]

@@geohopkings3666 this comment is so discouraging to people who try and do their best. Yes we can all strive to be better, but never tell someone their best is not good enough whether it’s parenting or whatever else in life.

[@sashababyxxx3234]

@@HlavacKristina totally agree with you ✨

[@blairariavanderkamp3405]

Yes but she can absolutely do sooo much better than that!! How on earth can you allow a 6 year old to control you???

[@treacherousviper]

@@geohopkings3666 not all kids are the same....and not all adults are the same either. Not everyone is equipped the same. Sometimes people just need help. Sometimes its just needing guidance.

[@novadelacruz4506]

I will never allow my child to disrespect and over dominate me as parents.

[@nzimanyaka5608]

Problem is that these parents don't wanna be disliked by their kids..it makes them feel like they're bad parents

[@thegirlinquestion]

@@nzimanyaka5608 if that's why they can't control their kids, because they want to be liked by them, i have no sympathy for the parents. never heard such rubbish.

[@__eganista6372]

These mothers need to start being parents and not friends to their kids.

[@TM2U]

Marina D Lol, I was never a friend to my children, nor did I hit them. Discipline is learned by respect and it begins with parents respecting their children. Far too many adults believe they are entitled to belittle, bully and make fun of their children, then of course as the children grow they realize what losers their parents are and have zero respect for them, teachers, authority... Eventually, most survive it though they are not better off for having experienced such treatment. Mental health issues in this country have been exasperated by abuse. Depression, substance abuse and low self esteem are often born out of such experiences. Hitting children is a worn out concept. Educate yourself if you don’t know how to treat infants and children. No excuses anymore, all of the information is available to anyone who cares to learn.

[@lordtirek2181]

Marina D OK

[@cherylwatkins588]

I have 1 son and 4 daughters aged between 26 and 36. I adore my children and we have an amazing relationship. We have a lot of fun, joking, banter, laughing etc. However there is a line. I am their Mum not their friend. They are all very respectful towards myself and their Dad but "The Look" from me notifies them of crossing that line. That rarely happens but they know when to back down. Love my kids so much ❤

[@cheenimuo878]

You should instead say they should first understand their children before changing their bad habits

[@jpf77302]

The best parenting advice I ever got was from my college boyfriend’s mother. She always said “I’m not their friend I’m their mother. They have plenty of friends but only one mother.” My mother was very young when she had me and was a single mother and she over shared with me, tried to be my friend and often relied on me to be the responsible one because she “never got to grow up because of me.” She often said that I raised her, which really isn’t funny. I swore to do it differently with mine and I did. It’s not like we never had fun together, because we did, but I never blurred those lines. Now, they’re all respectful, successful adults that were crazy proud of.

[@claireymac2666]

My mum used to say “I brought you in to this world, I will take you out” 😂 NEVER would my sisters and I even THINK of disrespecting our mum, let alone raising our hands.

[@Saltboi1823]

Call cps please that is a death threat

[@diannjordan6358]

My dad said that to me alot

[@crazyplayer1000]

Every second day :-). With the final addition "sure as the sun goes up every day". Aw, memories...

[@lelechim]

My mom used to say "I made you, I can destroy you"

[@RebellionWarrior]

lelechim Then your mother just simply gave birth to you in order for her to simply apply her dominance and control over you. (Maybe she did it out of love) but it can simply because according to her she just simply wanted to show you “whose boss.” Maybe that can be considered a form of toxic parenting as well. I really do hope that you are okay now and wishing you all the best with everything.

[@thamieklybodonmi]

"Don't ever allow your child to do something that will make you hate him." Jordan Peterson

[@Hmfirestormz]

Has helped me a lot since I heard him say that

[@bornagain1589]

Exactly , she is the problem.

[@elliee2801]

Anyone else notice how adorable his sister is

[@harleyserpa8334]

That broke my heart when she said that she loves him so much but she hates him sometimes because of they way he makes her feel.

[@taniya4907]

Same

[@ifeomadorisdivine373]

So soorry, pls forgive him. He will change.

[@rachelmm05]

Yea thats sad she raising a complete monster and she knows it

[@jamesbraden7561]

I can understand that...

[@infinitylux197]

It's her own fault she never showed him to respect adults and allowed him to be violent. Even Jo said she has never set boundaries and discipline so she is the problem. Kids are not stupid they know who they can take advantage of.

[@Peace-lr7mt]

I think I'll now watch something a little less stressful. Like an autopsy or a good serial killers documentary.

[@cjleaman8648]

Hmmmm good idea!

[@nidhalsormali3051]

Serial killers doc is way more stressful bud..

[@reginaoke2360]

Omg I thought I’m the only one

[@martinemillettjohnston313]

Or a death row documentary

[@evelynneufeld7610]

Like Forensic Files LOL

[@carolbell8008]

Nanny Jo is amazing, what a huge difference! These kids really do crave discipline and boundaries.

[@evelynperrot358]

HE MAY TRY TO HIT ME ONCE BUT NEVER A SECOND TIME.

[@elizabethrodriguez351]

Boy, if I had ever hit my Mom like that l, I would have had to make funeral arrangements for myself beforehand!!!!!!

[@vm_lifetraveler3502]

Same here.

[@bornagain1589]

Exactly!

[@ferrypatford4743]

You are mine too 💟 I w

[@grenseiffertlevy6249]

That, if I had hit my mother like that spoiled child does it, I better not have been born.

[@nykv9101]

Lmao, I got Asian parents so if I did this, I’d be dead.

[@marrietacruz3175]

Nykko V. Yep, he’ll get it fast. No way Asian parents will allow that.

[@loribenvenuto4679]

This kids needs love and positive attention not a non stop battle. This mother should not go down to his level.

[@loribenvenuto4679]

She's horrible. Give that kid a hug!!!

[@SweetHeart-mm8bo]

Hit it’s work

[@anisah1435]

Same

[@iknowwhereyoulive8012]

To all those who are judging the woman. Shut up. Raising kids isn't a stroll in the park. She is doing her best. She wants a better life for her and her son. That's why she's asked for help. That alone makes her a great mother. You on the other hand has absolutely no right to judge her.

[@mizzmention8555]

6yrs old?? 6 YEARS OLD?? NOT IN MY HOUSE SONNY BOY!!

[@moth34356]

XD

[@legadillo]

I’d be in prison for child murder.

[@ShatteredExisistance]

Same 😂

[@Sleepdeprived10983]

But I arent UwU

[@blackscreen5562]

@@Sleepdeprived10983 I wonder why William Afton watched these....

[@Kim-vs4vb]

Me too, the behavior of this kid 🙈

[@naname6675]

Me too

[@hummingnectarbird]

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

[@jovana2018]

Amen 🕊️

[@myrescuecats3028]

It’s a bit late for that now.

[@hisword1296]

@CrossingtheRubicon Amen & Amen-!!

[@karebear395]

Amen! Not too late for me. He can still learn.

[@brownin329]

Uh. Explain BTK killer and the rest?

[@sharri5412]

This generation of adults are too emotional and wishy washy and think that they are their child's friends. They push boundaries for you to create stronger ones. It's unfair for these kids to have mothers who don't create stability and give them structure.

[@bunzer.of.wunzerton2235]

They were raised by divorced parents who couldn't get their own lives together enough to raise them. It kinda makes sense((I'm not giving them excuses)) but my only real good parent friends are the ones who came from good homes.

[@partsbill2003]

You can't even spell "their" correctly. Do that before giving advice.

[@sharri5412]

@@partsbill2003 Thank you for the correct. Have a lovely day .... hugs

[@sapiasultankuraat2130]

Bro, this is the daughter of this account, and I was raised under a good STRICT mom. Don’t you dare call her emotional and wishy washy. Unless you didn’t mean it.

[@ASdA-pe2iu]

Eric cartman

[@nickbrock1940]

Got to love the thumbnail of him acting like he's holding a cross up to dispell a demon

[@lynnsjourney8198]

Disciple without love is abuse. Still love without discipline is foolish. By time you realize you did it wrong it is sometimes too late.

[@jovanapit9208]

So true, they touched on something similar in my Circle of Security course. As a parent, you need to be Bigger, Stronger, Kind. If you are only Bigger, Stronger without the Kind, you become mean. Kind without the Bigger, Stronger, you become a pushover. Parenting is about finding a balance of all three.

[@micahfranklin4560]

Exactly which is why parents have to think about the pros and cons on how they’re doing parenting tactics will affect they’re kids physically , mentally , spiritually and emotionally

[@Isajohe]

lynn's journey Thats what happened with my brother. My mom rarely disciplined him and he would get whatever he wanted. He became very angry and aggressive. He still does once in a while. He even tries to take advantage of me by finding my weakness. He 13 and I’m 17. I honesty can’t wait till I go to college

[@lynnsjourney8198]

@@Isajohe that's so sad. I'm sure you will blossom and find your peace in college. Try to forgive him without letting him take advantage of you further. CONGRATULATIONS on college

[@narcissaissaved8979]

Disciple without love? welcome to the south.

[@adogonearth9519]

If I ever made my mom cry when I was a kid I would probably start crying from the guilt

[@rimshamamoon9507]

So true. I love my mom and cannot see her cry

[@DiamondQueen-eu6yd]

I hate seeing my mum cry it breaks my heart!💔

[@dianebays5484]

Me too. It would have killed my soul to hurt my mom.

[@kalijohnston561]

same. My parents never really had to discipline me because as soon as i realized they were upset or disappointed i would burst into tears and swear not to do it again

[@Kiwi_2050]

I’d never disrespect my mom

[@ellen5245]

I can’t understand how the mothers have so much patience. I would lose my temper if my child was treating me like that.

[@rosos1188]

13:49 when he said he didn’t want his food to get cold then reached out to it when he was on the stairs that got me 😂

[@colinhadley300]

He'll put her in hospital when he gets into his later teens.

[@andrewbarchenger2010]

Agreed. She should never have let things get this bad. When he gets older and stronger the only recourse will be jail or foster care.

[@joswanell9672]

I agree. This kid's just an out of control manipulator. I wonder what he's like now when Jo & the camera crew doesn't show up.

[@l4in44]

I agree or he needs more therapy then Steven ( from Steven universe future you may not know the cartoon )

[@dpflack1744]

Jo Swanell good morning 😃☀️🌞 how are you doing this morning I hope 🤞 you have a great 👍 I love ❤️ all of your episodes

[@Euphoftoday]

I don't think so now, he's a more well behaved and content child. If his behaviour had carried on then yes he would have turned into a very aggressive teen and adult.

[@imsmutsbutt2]

How do people not understand if they DO NOT stay consistent with children, that this is the result 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cascadestars]

its the most vital aspect of parenting

[@imsmutsbutt2]

cascadestars yes it is!!! & it’s just sad that people fail their children....these children have no coping skills what so ever

[@nikitaheredia416]

Children don’t come with a manual, she hadn’t failed them, each child is different and she’s struggling with them. There needs to be parenting classes and child psychology be made more available.

[@imsmutsbutt2]

Nikita Heredia & throw a common sense class in there as well....because that’s what she lacks

[@gloriagehring8676]

They're doing the best they can.

[@senyuki5833]

This is pure horror to watch... i have 4 children... but i would NEVER let them hurt me (or me hurt them). I nearly cried when the mother cried cause of the pain...

[@lp0740]

My Mum and Dad hardly hit or raised their voice at me or my Brother when we were younger. I don’t know how some kids turn out like this. I’m 13 and personally I think i’m really mature and always have been. It boggles my mind how different kids can be with the same amount of punishment.

[@essamohmed7258]

I know right? I was good,my sister was crying a lot when she was younger but she wasn’t bad as of this boy! And tbh this generation has been very different this time!

[@essamohmed7258]

However,not all kids are like this; so please don’t take it to heart if you have read my other comment :)

[@jolinazylstra6043]

I think it‘s not all about raising and punishing a child but about character as well!

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

@@jolinazylstra6043 Yes you're right. They have definite personalities from birth. Some people are nicer than others. Some people are just nasty. It's how the world is, unfortunately.

[@gwendolyn0515]

Leave that boy with my mom and he will behave like an angel in no time.

[@savannahsimonsen6786]

Cristhine J how would your mom make him behave?

[@gc8024]

@@savannahsimonsen6786 a dame belt

[@savannahsimonsen6786]

G C that’s not good parenting!!

[@k4g4mine]

Karina Simonsen it works tho 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@brandiprice3538]

My mom would get the built, a switch, are what ever she had in her hand and I am 40 years old.

[@cyclone4279]

Whenever i think about having kids, i watch this show, and im set back on the right track.

[@roelidani]

😂

[@Arazhul12]

You will miss alot

[@larajhilton]

Were you like that as a child? You understand that this is an unusual situation.

[@cyclone4279]

@@Arazhul12 im gonna miss my freedom. Id rather travel the world than change some smelly diapers

[@cyclone4279]

@@larajhilton with modern kids this is buisness as usual

[@tiahnalorin9167]

*The Mother:* “Yeah it’s been great, I’ve been lost with my evening’s because he’s been asleep by about half 8 quarter to 9 every night, no questions, nothing.” *Jo:* “What do you mean when you say that you’re lost in the evening?” *The Mother:* “Because obviously my evenings have been taken up by....” *Jo:* “Oh you mean you’ve got free time!” *The Mother:* “I got free time yeah!” *Jo:* “I’m so pleased!”

[@masia1950]

Jack needed consistent reinforced discipline. As a parent you have to say what you mean & mean what you say, that's how you maintain control. Dealing with Jack was exhaustive.

[@aliward1646]

One of us would be crying and it wouldn't be me.

[@poppykok5]

L O L O L...Hi Ali, my father was a very scary & mean, unpredictable man as we kids grew up...If one of us had ever DARED raise our voice to him &/or talked back, we probably couldn't go to school for a couple days...I still get the "heebie-jeebies" 50 years later remembering his hotheaded temper...& I'm the one with red hair...HaHaHa... * : )*

[@Beautiful-pd8sb]

Facts

[@clarinedenis4590]

@@Beautiful-pd8sb .

[@chandramarie8134]

Lmao😂😂😭

[@anuski7717]

Lmaooo

[@pygiana16]

Jack darling I need you to get down, Jack you need to get down for mummy. Me: GET DOWN!!!

[@tiffanyharris9957]

Me: u got 3 seconds to get tha bumbaclart down n that's on periodt Pooh.

[@jacobstorrie4922]

Unacceptable

[@sortathesame8701]

You don't even need to raise your voice if they have been raised to understand that you are the parent and they are the child and that means YOU are in charge! No abuse needed, no anger needed, no yelling needed.

[@childofthemighty1341]

Me: Give him the African mother look!

[@kimberlyarrington5721]

Sophia Murugi omg can you please teach me that lol

[@chioniwilliams8]

The mom's face when jo came back you could tell that she was happier. Mom's skin was alive because she finally got some proper sleep. Good for her

[@thenon-stopdad601]

Well done to Jo and the Mum but where on earth is the Father? The problem with the majority of family problems is the lack of decent Fathers. The poor woman was doing all this on her own.

[@christyluv21]

INDEED!!!

[@brontecolgan531]

This is why I love Jo, she gives these parents confidence and helps heal problems in families, leaving them so much happier Well done to mummy for staying strong, jack seems so much calmer and happier

[@abbynormal8564]

I LOVE JO!!! She is really a great and loving help to these parents.

[@judithjones3372]

My son thought I was a terrible mom for setting limits until he got his own kids.

[@StreetCornerFilmsAndTV]

Damn I can relate

[@Anak-ie2pn]

True

[@dalondabaker2121]

Becky!?😏

[@saakshishetty7899]

@@dalondabaker2121 she isn't Becky.

[@brownin329]

Isn't that how it works?

[@annawarner1078]

Can you imagine being sister of this guy? What a horrible memories from the childhood.

[@gina4196]

I love when jo shows up and starts the day with the new change and hands it to the kids!!! Their faces don't faze her she's like try it!!!

[@blazebeads]

I don't know her personally, but I met a mother whose son was hitting her. He did it in front of me and I went off on him and explained why he shouldn't hit his mom. A short while later, the mom came running to me to tell me the dad had hit her. I called the cops. She ended up being upset with me. I do think for some kids, this kind of behavior is learned.

[@celiabrown153]

Your right, sometimes it is learned and if they don't put thier foot down they never get anywhere. It's sad

[@KrissyRoseAnimallover]

Brittani Kellogg what do you called the cops because her husband Hit her???

[@Catabanchio]

@@KrissyRoseAnimallover to report the abuse??? She called the police on him. Why wouldn't she?

[@saharkasraie8624]

some women actually live off the abuse they secretly enjoy it.. because every time someone wants to help them or protect them they become bitter towards that person... my point is they come and tell u to play as a victim and get attention but she doesn't want help

[@m0m055]

Sahar Kasraie Can we have the facts please. The statistics, the studies about this subject.

[@okimawilcox1550]

I would have gotten eternal time-out with Jesus.

[@kayanclarke5216]

True dat

[@Solitude11-11]

😂

[@krunk842]

😂😂

[@gaynorgregory2528]

Yeah except you know he’s only 6 y/o right? Mum is responsible, because she has never given him any discipline.

[@novletmills9244]

Lol. Amen to that!

[@amughe3323]

No child does such in my Africa without receiving a cane.

[@neverdowifeydutiesatgirlfriend]

U try to hit your parent and your entire extended family is summoned

[@vivianmabenge9065]

@@neverdowifeydutiesatgirlfriend 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you had me rolling on the floor... bury me already, i just died laughing

[@k.m512]

Singashona 🙅🏾‍♀️

[@tinadelmar415]

Yeah, and that hasnt brought Africa much further. Look how much violence there is. If parents don't use non violent communication, how will their children?

[@gracytoyschultz4416]

@@neverdowifeydutiesatgirlfriend haha

[@adrianaboga8361]

She'd better get her power back or he'll become a criminal. I have seen that with my own eyes, sadly. Parents, wake up, for your own good and that of your child.

[@davidridgeway83]

A look was all I needed from my parents when I was a kid

[@mrs.reeves1006]

A stern look and a raised hand would have had me blinking like I had trash in my eyes trying to anticipate that lick coming my way.

[@lamar9331]

YYYEEESSSS The "look" had a big impact on us kids. We knew....

[@sortathesame8701]

That is because they didn't wait until you were six to instill a healthy respect for their role in the family! If you had been allowed to get tons of attention for bad behavior until you were six years old, it would have taken a lot more than the look to get you back under control!

[@nangsengkukoi6088]

Same here

[@cm9128]

Exactly! The "Evil Stare" only our moms can perfectly execute. Just laughing remembering the days we survived those stares. 🤣

[@emmawhite9892]

She is a good momma! Just needed some guidance.

[@ennymarlinahmanggor6439]

Emma White i feels sorry for her. She must be really tired 😓

[@GameChanger597]

Joe looks like any woman's best friend @12:35. She can come over to my house anytime 😂

[@beesmitty9540]

At 15:45 even Jo's blown away 😅 She can't contain her excitement. They were a team, and the kids are thriving 👏🏼

[@tackytoya]

She's kind of terrible. She's a nice person but kindness doesn't make her a good mother. That monster is a direct product of his upbringing. I feel for his school teacher and classmates. Terrible

[@annep6723]

she is not a good mother, discipline is a critical part of raising children and she is utterly clueless. loving your children includes shaping behavior, teaching respect and an abiiity to follow rules. what a wimp, that kid will end up a juvenile offender

[@dreamerintheskies]

“After an hour and a half later he finally finishes his 6 minutes in the pen”

[@LH62579]

You can clearly see that he loves his mom. He just doesn't understand what other way to deal with his frustration because his mom didn't teach him what was appropriate behavior and what wasn't

[@annab9994]

Really? He hurt and hits her and his sister! That’s how love looks like? 😐

[@vdg5346]

Love? Love at that age is nothing more than dependency and power. This behaviour of "love" will repeat itself when he grows and finds his first partner. This kid and the adult he will become need therapy.

[@bunnyboo3152]

My child would hit me once, they would NEVER hit me a 2nd time!

[@maggiee639]

Craig T exactly: some kids don’t respond discipline. Even less respond well to physical discipline.

[@bunnyboo3152]

And where exactly did I say kids were all the same or I would use physical discipline?

[@susangitau2864]

bunny boo 😁😁same here

[@WideAwake-bl7gw]

Amen to that.

[@WideAwake-bl7gw]

@@craigt8304 Quit making excuses. There is NO excuse good enough for a kid to hit their mother. PERIOD.

[@cascadestars]

Jo Frost is a god damn miracle worker. she is magic. she is an angel. 2 days and she transforms a family. god bless her!

[@danielyoung2720]

I wouldnt say she a miracle worker. I'd of broke jo when I was a kid. Like I did with most adults telling me what to do.

[@cascadestars]

@@danielyoung2720 she hasn't been defeated once, so lol

[@thesummitingfalcon]

Ikr?

[@rai2423]

@@danielyoung2720 What do you mean by breaking adults. Why did you want break the adults disciplining you as a child?

[@danielyoung2720]

@@rai2423 as in nothing she would of done to be able to discipline me. She would of gave before I would like most adults did

[@veronikas.b.5767]

Mom never give up, i'm so proud of this mom, i can't imagine if i was in that situation

[@jelkapavkovic7895]

You need to show him who's the parent ...

[@lr9376]

"You're in time out, Jack." ...... "I'm so tired." :'( I feel so bad for this mother. As someone who grew up with an out of control, abusive older sibling, I have so much empathy for this mother. She is trying her best, from what she knows, to raise her son right.

[@OopsOlliePopp]

Jo is so precious 😭 she looked so worried when the mom said she’s lost in the evenings and when she realized the mom meant she has free time her face just brightened up, she really seems to genuinely care about the families she visits and I love it ❤️

[@jaxl1931]

Ikr Ive thought the same..she sometimes gets emotional! She seems like such a good woman.

[@cynthiaferdinand6723]

Miss you have got the answer the answer is Jesus Christ go to a holy ghost church for help.no one can help you but Jesus Christ me

[@patwats8860]

LOVE Jo! She really analyzes and addresses immediately.

[@julia9.3252]

God bless this woman, you can tell that she loves her son over everything and is trying her best. I‘m sure she’ll get there.

[@xa-xiimusk3989]

At this point it wouldn't be abuse, if she hit him, it would be self-defense. 🤷🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️

[@nolamiller7461]

Lol

[@__eganista6372]

Totally!

[@martinhouck114]

Spare the rod , and you raise another fedarail prisoner

[@TM2U]

Not true. He is a minor. There is no excuse for hitting a child.

[@TM2U]

Martin Houck Lol, I’ve never hit my children and I’ll bet they are more solid and functional than yours.

[@janicescott7338]

This just shows how children thrive with clear boundaries and structure. Honestly I did not think there was much hope for this boy changing. Glad to be proven wrong.

[@rasberryjamdoughnut2288]

I love how happy it makes it Jo to see that she made a difference

[@barbarapastwa4054]

I love how much Jo helps these folks. She is amazing

[@angelaphillips1731]

Jo Frost. What a class act. And such a beauty who CLEARLY isn’t aging! She’s like a modern day Mary Poppins: a trained nanny with years of experience, British, loved by all the children who meet her (though for some it takes a while for them to warm to her yet they always do in the end) and, of course, “practically perfect in every way” ❤️❤️❤️

[@caraperkins3711]

Yep😉

[@zondracarter3022]

I love her

[@galescott8433]

@@zondracarter3022 love No so much!!!

[@galescott8433]

Love No so much

[@user-ss5je2pw3j]

Sure it may be due to the mother's inconsistent parenting, but look how much she wanted to change. She knew it was her, and she wanted help, and by the gods she FOLLOWED THROUGH. She really loves her children, and she was probably not surrounded by parents or friends who could help her. Her tears of joy when she was successful warms my heart.

[@roxannemarie7859]

*i would've send him to a shaolin school. He'd come back 6 months later bowing before her*

[@Kelly-sy3iw]

LOL THE SISTER IS GUST CHILLING WHILLE HES GETTING A TIME OUT LOL

[@bravelizard494]

In the old days, that child would have gotten the belt.

[@TM2U]

Jojo Higher Why do you think we live in a violent world? Starts in the cradle.

[@suzannahseidel6031]

And it probably would have done him a world of good. Look at our elderly! And then compare to the current kids.... says a lot to me!

[@whynot7802]

@@suzannahseidel6031 thats exaqly what was told to our elders when they were little.adults these days are worse than kids.when u grow up u start to.realize that

[@angelahenry1511]

We ran rings round my mum...Only the threat of the ' belt from my dad kept us in place !

[@paigespalding3257]

@@TM2U 🙄 oh please...

[@gaildauenbaugh655]

He's never been taught respect.

[@marclabrie6027]

He needs a male role model to teach him respect

[@gucciflipflop2608]

marc labrie well maybe he can’t have one

[@lizcoz4714]

@@marclabrie6027 not true

[@kyaschafer7357]

@@marclabrie6027 Not really no. Not having a man in his life is no way an excuse for treating his mom like that. You respect your mama no matter what.

[@k4g4mine]

SkyesRandomDoodles idk if it’s different with you, but my father taught me everything I know about respect and working to gain it. He loves me to bits and respects me.

[@pansuwan9846]

My mom always said " I give your life and I can take it back" hahahha just in case if I raise my hand ✋

[@Leocasey1111]

“I don’t want my dinner to get cold” what a mood 😂😂😂

[@lost619]

Fair play to the mum she’s noticing mistakes and asking for help. Good for her

[@garybillings1526]

Sdtfr Street

[@catherineruiz6907]

In my house, Jack would be down to bare basics, food, water, clothes and a roof over his head. Everything in his room would be packed up and he would have to earn his playtime and toys back one at a time based on proper behavior. Tolerating all that abusiveness is beyond ridiculous.

[@Eventide215]

No 6 year old would understand this concept.. That's something you do for teenagers that start to act like everything is theirs, they don't need you, etc. A 6 year old would have no concept of having to earn things back. They'd just think you're being extremely cruel - which you are. Of course though I have no doubt that you'll reply back saying something along the lines of this is how it was for you when you grew up and/or that's how you handled it with X amount of kids. None of that makes it right though.

[@morganm5370]

Eventide I can guarantee you this is done with most kids who act up like this, personally I doubt it would work that well with teenagers and if your kids are still acting like this in their teens, well.....

[@Eventide215]

@@morganm5370 Just like I said, someone would reply with this. That style doesn't ever work with kids. They don't understant that concept until they get older. If a teenager starts acting like they own what you've bought for them and so on, taking their stuff away to the bare minimum teaches them. Also, ALL teens act up in some way. It's a guarantee, that's why it's called "teenage rebellion"..

[@Jessasauruss]

Yes same!! My mom whooped us too, we’re all pretty damn good adults now too

[@emmyg]

My dad put all our stuff in black bags took the door off our rooms all that was left as a mattress on the floor and a a lamp that’s it we had to earn everything else back

[@cedar418]

If i ever so mildly did something like that to my mom, boy oh boy i'd be quiet for the whole week. My mom is strict. Strict in the loving way. Im happy for the way she is raising me.

[@supersunshine22]

HEALTHY discipline💗 Jo is the BEST! Communication, warning, from the get. No teaching violence. No harming the childs sense of self. Firm rules. No going back on words. Then forgive & kisses & cuddles. Done & done. Discipline CAN be had without hitting. She proves it every time.

[@hotterone1127]

My parents raised 10 of us. My Dad hit me twice in my life for deliberately disobeying a direct rule. He rarely hit any of us but we knew the option was there if we went too far. To the day Dad died at 88yrs, he was still the Boss. He just had to look at you and he always gave one warning. Mom never touched us. All she had to say was "I'll tell your Dad" and we did what we were told. They were united in what was expected of us and with 7 boys and 3 girls they had their hands full but we all loved and respected our Parents. They instilled a strong work ethic right from the start and you were expected to become a productive member of society, yet we always knew we would be welcomed home if we needed a break. I miss my parents every day. My siblings and I often talk about Mom and Dad and funny stuff that happened in the family over the years. It was only when I started work in a big city and heard colleagues talk about their Parents and families that I fully appreciated how lucky we were with the parents we had and the family they nurtured and raised.

[@hkwhopper]

i think we lived in the same period, i put this upbringing as the reason for my success in life, it made me strong and it instilled values in me i never lost.

[@adiscourse9489]

My Dad warned my brother and I to stop hitting and fighting each other or he’d be cracking some heads. We didn’t stop. Two seconds later we were bawling on the floor holding our heads - he’d cracked our heads together and left us crying in a heap on the floor. We felt all bad for ourselves. We even consoled each other! Never did that again.

[@eloiseprobert9580]

Absolutely, smacking isn’t the best option ever like if it’s avoidable don’t do it. When I was a kid I got smacked three times only when I did something reallyyyyy bad and I never did it again. I remember each time so well😂 and that was effective. When people do it too much it’s not effective

[@eleanorcooke7136]

I was never smacked as a child and I would like to think I'm a good person but my sister definitely is a good person so it goes to show that hitting is not always necessary in some situations.

[@dawnlovett1]

No child has the right to put a parent in a situation where they dislike them because of their behaviour

[@juneplummz]

A right ?

[@alimasesay3854]

He’s 6 and a CHILD she needs to be the PARENT!

[@patriciakehaya6711]

I hate my grown childron POS they are!

[@emmaskye4681]

@@patriciakehaya6711 damn. Maybe you should pull your head out and try and be their mother. Stop taking their feelings so personal. You must understand what it's like to grow up and be un happy and go through things. Imagine knowing you didn't have your own mother to turn to because she thinks you are a pos.

[@cheriemurray6505]

@@emmaskye4681 on

[@abbyargo1050]

I feel bad for the mom being alone . Where is the dad? It never mentions that. Very sweet lady. Glad Jo helped her. I’ve worked with kids for 25 years and raised 5 of my own. You have to gain consistent control when they are young and demand respect or they will walk all over you. Loving discipline makes kids feel secure and safe. They really are wanting the parent to parent them and not the other way around.

[@cobus81]

he out with “the boys 😤🥶💯”

[@bornagain1589]

It's really the " Mums" fault for allowing him to learn to be this way!