My Spoilt Daughter Gets Whatever She Asks For | Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance | Real Families

This Week, Supernanny Jo Frost helps with a young girl who is being enabled by her parents to continue being bossy and spoilt. Jo also meets with a boy who spends more than 80 hours a week playing video games, rather than with family or friends.
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From: Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance S1 E2
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[@Maya-ln1os]

Kudos to the woman who mentioned a cardboard box as a perfectly fine play thing. It fosters imagination in children when they use their mind to create. Especially when you spend time with a child, they'll enjoy playing with you with just rocks!

[@sarahlantto8913]

I always laugh because we have a couple of bins of outdoor toys, and my kids end up playing with sticks and rocks!!! Lol! Seriously… imagination is the best !

[@bethanyb7283]

@@sarahlantto8913 nothing better than smacking your sibling with a stick in the backyard lmao builds character 🤣

[@Tarotlynx]

Imagination is a great tool kids need to be encouraged to use.

[@samanthawoodruff4032]

I was a military brat and Always had cardboard boxes. I loved making spaceships and cars out of the them for days!

[@deadpossum6826]

One of my fondest childhood memories is actually painting rocks with my mom lol

[@angelmarie7423]

Kids are what parents make them. Stop trying to be your kids friends and actually parent them

[@user-gk5we8pv8i]

@Ronin Rief OMG I SEARCHED IT UP it's Spiderman and Elsa having ***

[@persona5305]

being a friend to your child is important but that's just supposedly a secondary to being a parent. the importance of being your child's friend is that they get to tell you their secrets (like their new crushes etc). they are more comfortable to open up to you with their struggles in school.. i've seen the good effect of it to my former neighbor who parent and befriend their children. I used to envy it and wished that my parents would treat us the same. their kids today are extremely successful in career and family life. role model to me

[@angelmarie7423]

@@persona5305 people take being friends with their kids to the extreme and don't parent them. That's why there's so many brats, they're not taught and their parents are scared to make their kids upset by saying no. My parents were my parents growing up and we became friends once I grew up🤷 that's how it is in my household as well

[@jamiestrand1007]

This is the worst statement I've ever heard

[@angelmarie7423]

@@jamiestrand1007 that's your opinion. I'll not have brats because I'm my kids parent

[@shelbywebb7933]

Madison's mother is a massive part of the problem. She provokes her into snapping back. Change your mood and it will be better? Really that was some unwanted back talk from you mom and you taught her that. She was doing the chores just shut up, so what if she wasn't smiling and singing while she did them.

[@julielocken6927]

Love this response OMG. You are spot on. She seemed to be all punishment and baiting her daughter. She needed a lot more love in her tone of voice and go more slow with changes.

[@Anna-mn8rf]

My thoughts exactly!!! She provokes her !

[@phae1574]

Absolutely. She’s antagonistic.

[@jessicacharlton7347]

I know. The mom said, "Fine. Don't have a hug." then punished Madison for responding, "I don't care." If you don't want your kids to be "cheeky" then don't act that way towards them. Kids learn by example.

[@MsJubjubbird]

I agree. Madison says some of those things to get a reaction and her mother falls into it. There should be no argument as the parent is in control. I get Madison is a brat who thinks the world revolves around her and she needs to learn to speak to people. But Madison is ten and she needs some space. If she's in a bad mod let her be in a bad mood and just exclude her from things.

[@nashisheep1451]

"Is that a mood?" "No, it isn't a mood." "Is that answering back??" gurl... I hate to break it to you but... you asked a question. Thats how communication works. Would you rather she walked off while ignoring you??? My brain just did three backflips cuz of that bs wtf

[@Amanda-en5el]

IKR??

[@consciousobserver629]

The mom wanted someone to fight with I swear. Like imagine how you would want your mom to raise you and make you feel.. then do that. Constant badgering and negativity is a killer. If she does not change, her daughter will have serious issues.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

That wino is a shrew Madison the scapegot "JonBenet' wanted her childhood transitional object not 5k worth of clothes (which shrink daily...)

[@xero9758]

I legit don't understand tho why the girl was punished like that over the fact she just didn't want a hug- everything else was necessary, but I don't think parents need to take it so personally when their kids just don't want to be hugged.

[@pfifltrigg]

Yeah, the mom went from one extreme to another. Don't refuse a hug, don't mope, don't talk when I'm talking, etc.

[@kristykaisersmith1825]

@@pfifltrigg right! mom and her girls will have to find their equilibrium.❤

[@jacquelynroe9036]

Yeah I think it was more that she sassed her mom afterwards, but it was not a clear line. Kids should definitely be allowed to decide when they hug or not.

[@persona5305]

she's clearly upset about new rules. she should have given her a space and then ask about it it later when she's ready.

[@urmamasmamasmama]

Don't force kids to hug , just don't.

[@emilydominko]

Madison is literally a real-life Veruca Salt; and Bailey is like Mike Teevee in real life! I wonder if they received the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory yet?

[@itsdixie6544]

lol

[@tmnch]

Omg yes

[@possumfriend2335]

And just like in that story they were that way because their parents

[@bigb853]

At least Veruca Salt's Dad is minted and could afford it!🤭😂

[@bdlimea7018]

Lol perfect 👌

[@whyohwhy9679]

This woman is living vicariously through Madison. She is so concerned with how her kids Look and her daughter winning pageants. In the opening scene she is wearing a tank top "emeralds, rubies, and diamonds, woo hoo." That's about all you need to know to figure out where the problem lies.

[@jessicacharlton7347]

Madison was perfectly fine with getting normal clothes and hand-me-downs from her sister for school. That makes me think it's only the mom who cares about expensive, brand name clothes.

[@oooh19]

@Marina Marina kids also can outgrow activities

[@pinktypewritter5380]

@@Asphyxia612 both.. actually

[@weeniehutjr9977]

madison’s mother doesn’t know to interact with her child. madison honestly isn’t that bad. there’s a real lack of communication here. the mother has an attitude from the getgo and her child is just mimicking it. madison is clearly attempting to do what is asked of her.

[@tammypatton4182]

Madison never had boundaries....

[@bloodyrose1995]

I was thinking the same thing. Instead of communicating what is wrong with the girl and why she’s upset, the mother immediately jumps on her. I understand that the attitude needs addressing, but the mother isn’t really handling it well…

[@D-me-dream-smp]

I feel like there’s an element of the mum enjoying playing the martyr victim- it’s all woe is me look how bad I’m treated. She keeps goading the kid to misbehave rather that genuinely trying to effect a positive change.

[@yikes2540]

I honestly felt really bad when her teddy got taken. I understand taking away privileges from her, but I think that was too harsh, it functions as a comfort for her and that’s important for a child. I agree with the rest of the comments here, there needs to be more communication.

[@sasak369]

I also feel like “attitude” and “cheek” are very very blurry categories. A child sulking and saying “I don’t care”, honestly, does not strike me as that severe an issue. Drawing a line at yelling or cursing is understandable, but this seems to be punishing the child just for expressing her discontent, and that doesn’t seem fair at all.

[@glitches_get_stitches2002]

Just because a kid is not smiling and being happy 24/7 doesn't mean that they have an attitude.

[@homeschoolmum45]

Mum of Bailey what a gal! She didn’t try to blame it all on her son she realised she needed to change as well. Now a lovely happy family.

[@TheMerFree]

Uninvolved fathers have no idea what single mothers and children go through. Women are totally on their own attempting to fulfill every parental role and duty while working full time to provide financially. It's a ludicrous amount of work for one to balance and virtually impossible to do perfectly all the time. Grow up, dads. Get the help you need to fix yourselves and get involved with your children! They're more than worth it!

[@RainRemnant]

Ugh so many deadbeat "dads", isn't helping society as a whole either

[@bareszko]

Men have been hearing for ages that women know everything better. Girl power...etc. I am not surprised at all. Women have raised these men too.

[@charmed092]

Well said. I'm ensuring my son grows up being respectful towards others regardless of gender and to treat me being his mother along with future a girlfriend/wife with respect and to be an active parent if he wishes to have child/ren and to make sure he does make others feel cared about & loved so he doesn't turn out like some of the trash scum i've ended up with where those guys weren't raised right & had been super disrespectful, not there when they should be & to act right

[@thatsonyou6093]

@@bareszko theyre not going to pick you Barbara

[@bareszko]

@@thatsonyou6093 Thanks. I am happily married raising two children and my main goal is to raise them as dutiful strong adults

[@zephyrr914]

Bailey is an incredible child! What a great boy. His mum is probably depressed and seems exhausted.

[@Crazycatlady71]

I agree! He's an awesome boy. He wasn't addicted, he was bored with nothing else to do bc his mom was so involved with the little girls, plus feeling sorry for herself. U have to deal with what life throws ur way, especially when u have children. Bailey was totally ignored. I'm happy Jo got her on a path that brought fun, love and laughter to the entire family.

[@TheJimmie42]

Bailey is such a beautiful boy ,you can see it ,and he is not one bit cheeky he loves his mum and his sister's, it's not easy being a single mum and we do get tired with little ones who are close in age , I think mum did really well and I praise her for getting up and taking the children out , I think they are a beautiful little family Mum looks so much happier and so do the kids ,keep up the good work and remember know one is perfect 💕💕💕

[@DLM440]

I agree. The father of the children should be shamed. It’s always the mothers baring the brunt of things.

[@MsJubjubbird]

They seem like lovely people. The mother is just overwhelmed and needed someone to point her in the right direction and tell her she could do it

[@franceskronenwett3539]

Bailey was a nice kid. He was just bored as Jo discovered. Putting his meals in front of the computer did not improve things at all. He should have eaten at the dinner table with the others.

[@dezlinglife]

Let Maddison be in a mood and be angry. For God's sake she had the intelligence to go to her room and the mom puts oil on fire. Why?

[@Mariana-ud7dw]

I agree. The mum seems to be looking for confrontation at any opportunity. Taking a calm while no nonsense approach, is what's needed here. The mum has just turned into her daughter.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

I sense the mother has quite an immature skewed outlook on life and that has impacted how she related to her children. A bit of positive enjoyable interaction with her mother is way more valuable than all that designer stuff. She is teaching her child to fill an emotional void with material objects - that poor indulged child is terribly unhappy and dissatisfied with life because mum hasn’t taught her healthy ways to find intrinsic reward.

[@dinastergiou709]

Reality show with script and director, that's why...

[@Shiba_Draws]

Ikr,she literally did the smart thing and went into her room to calm down

[@passionpictures9414]

I don't think it's right for Madison to be punished just for sulking or not hugging her mother. She should be allowed to feel how she feels. The mother just keeps picking fights. "You're not being nice to me, so why should I be nice to you?" Um, because you're the adult and should be setting the example.

[@consciousobserver629]

It teaches her that her feelings don't matter, that she should allow constant harassment and negativity into her life, that she doesn't deserve better. Poor thing. The mom needs therapy. Be NICE is rule #1.

[@kiwimusume]

Yeah, you can’t hold your kid accountable for the times YOU didn’t speak up. She should have taken ONE toy for the smart mouth and set it as a precedent going forward.

[@phae1574]

Madison’s mother is so antagonistic. Literally going after her child every chance she gets. She has no room to even feel or express her frustration or disappointment or hurt. Every emotion is a problem for her mom if it’s not a smile or a hug. It’s so sad. She didn’t even ask her about her feelings, just straight to reprimanding her for having them. Not to mention punishing your child for them setting personal boundaries and not wanting someone to touch them. We need to respect a child’s boundaries so they feel comfortable setting them with others. It was just so sad to watch. You mess up your child and then antagonize them when you finally decide to try to get your stuff together? A mess.

[@mylifeinanutshell6931]

You do realize that this show is edited and scripted....they do not show everything and yes they can even portray someone a certain way by what they do and do not show on tv. Mom gathered up all those stuffed animals for being cheeky at the front door after a rule was placed that being cheeky was not allowed.

[@wombofthevoid]

@@mylifeinanutshell6931 Being cheeky because she didn’t want to give her a hug? Parents need to stop trying to force their children to give into unwanted physical contact. It’s the mom’s fault for not allowing her daughter to have the space to feel her emotions. Her daughter obviously was already NOT in a good mood and trying to force a hug is only going to make it worse. And a child saying “I don’t care” isn’t something you punish them for. A child saying “I don’t care” is a sign of them repressing emotions and shutting down which calls for them to have some space and alone time. Children are A LOT more work than simply just trying to punish them for every little thing they do.

[@ElanaVital83]

She's a narcissist. She indulges her own glamour fantasies by making her do pageants, but also uses her as an emotional trashcan. And then plays victim and says the CHILD "gets in her head".

[@vanessabarneskitten2141]

It not the refusing the hug its the Attitude . There is a Polite and respectful was to go about it. Not being rude. And by letting a child know it is ok ok to refuse the hug but to not be rude to her parents. There is way of voicing feelings that isn't rude. And parents should be open to finding what works for both

[@itsalorikatpnw]

🎯 🎯 🎯

[@MsJubjubbird]

When Jo says "Let's put the kettle on" when the mother is about to cry. That is the most British thing

[@paulabrown4050]

Madison doesn’t seem all that bad. She seems like she just needs someone to talk to her and hear her out, and to stop being so spoiled.

[@squidwardwithblondehair7219]

I was disappointed at Madison’s mom taking away her comfort stuffed animal. That is something you never ever do no matter how mad you’re at someone. I don’t believe Madison is the problem, it’s her mother, her mom has been refusing and not holding up to her own words on punishing her and instead just buys her new stuff because spending is easier than punishing while it is it’s not effecting what so ever and makes it even worse because you’re rewarding them. Which is why Madison constantly acts the way she acts because she knows her mom won’t do anything and will just buy her something after.

[@janedoe7229]

Thank you for having a level head and pointing this out. I agree.

[@prtdiva]

Mom is the problem but her taking away the stuffed animal was just a consequence to correct Madison’s behavior. She’ll live…💅🏾

[@nxzeerxh]

That type of attachment to any object is unhealthy.

[@daniellepalao4089]

She was disciplining her.

[@daniellepalao4089]

@@lucy165 She was sulking because her mom was putting her foot down.

[@vivianviolet4196]

Honestly, I feel like Madison's mom is too controlling. Madison is doing all her chores but her mom is still bugging her 24/7. Madison tries to get away from her mom pestering her, but she's in trouble because she's "in a mood". She can't even have alone time in her own room.

[@alisondye7372]

I agree. She went from letting her do whatever she wanted to being too controlling

[@cierradunham4296]

I agree, her mom needs to let Madison have her freedom while making sure she behaves and does her chores

[@phae1574]

100%

[@frugivorebear]

Yeah. When mom walked into her room without knocking. That is disrespectful.

[@jessicacharlton7347]

It's not enough for Madison to do what she's told. She has to pretend to be happy while doing it. This is just teaching her that her feelings aren't important and that she'll get in trouble if she doesn't pretend to be cheerful.

[@kbf9644]

I feel like 90% of parenting issues are from pure laziness. It’s easier to buy them stuff then address the tantrums. 😒

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

That's because no is the most difficult word to say for some parents.

[@shenise1294]

Totally agree Antisocial Society & Sarah Humphreys

[@cloisereyes7752]

💯RIGHT

[@clairebear5113]

And let them stare at screens, etc. There is always a quick fix but nothing good comes easy

[@kbf9644]

@@cassandramarkland I’m 100% sure that you know 0% about me.

[@kenzieh8925]

You never take "the" comfy item off your child ever. That is cruel

[@marshmallow4646]

Yes!! It's how kids cope with sadness, and she has a lot to be upset about at the moment, it just seems mean

[@TenderKiss86]

True!!

[@KhanyisaT]

You could see how much it stressed her out. Now she's going to learn that her comfort and the right to set boundaries are things she has to "earn"

[@huuuhhhlulululul5052]

It made me cry to see

[@kurtwagner4663]

My parents did it with my stuffed animal when I was 4 or 5 They threw him in the freaking trash because they deemed him damaged beyond repair. The only thing missing was his nose. The result was me having a full grown anxiety attacks at random and nothing to cope with until my aunt took pitty on me and gave me hers (she is 2 years younger than me and it was the same one). As a result I grew overly attached to him and refused to give him to my parents under any circumstances. I had no trust towards them anymore regarding my beloved stuffed animal.

[@clairmichelle]

The mum created the spoilt behavior and then she punishes her for it? Wow

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Moya Wren was running massive debts at the time, the moral is be careful what you wish for. Pageants cost a lot of money

[@otaviofrn_adv]

@@lisamcdonald1014 children pageants are probably the dirtiest of industries. We all know that it's never the will of the kids, but of the parents (especially moms). We all know the severe damages that it causes, and yet we have suckers putting their kids through it

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Precisely, Moya Wren’s beauty salon business wasn’t going too well, and she was left penniless, had her house repossessed after running massive debts, spent £5,000 a year on beauty pageants across the world trying to turn her daughter, Madison into a famous model fit for catwalks in Paris, France and Milan, Italy

[@miranad0507]

You have to punish them for that if you don't want that behaviour to be aggravated she's punishing herself at the same time because she had to deal with being called a horrible mom which is the most thing that a mom feels slapped with and hurtful.

[@carolineroellinghoff377]

madison did not even seem like she liked it @@lisamcdonald1014

[@derwinfater9156]

Whatever happens between you and your child, you are NEVER supposed to take away their means of consolation, like in this case, Madison's Teddy. This is a very cruel act of superiority and it will only lead to the child trying to break that.

[@jessicacharlton7347]

But she didn't pretend to be happy while doing her chores, she didn't want a hug, and she responded to her mom's sarcastic comments with sarcastic comments of her own. Children must never show negative emotions and should ignore adults who antagonize them.🙄

[@rachelkizior7403]

I agree that she pushed too far, and responded to anger/yelling with anger. (I do that too much too and am working on that myself so no judgment) But she gave that consequence and needed to stick with it, but could have also given Madison the chance to earn Teddy back. If she told Madison to calm down, listen and apologize and then she could EARN the teddy back. That would've been more middle ground. She had already taken the dolls and DS in the same punishment. Totally agree with the chores thing, she doesn't need to smile the whole time. But if mom left her alone a little, showed her some confidence she could do it, and tried to make the chores more fun or positive (maybe play some music or have a conversation of what they could do when done) it would've gone better

[@MsJubjubbird]

Madison has a lot of material things and she doesn't appreciate them. She can earn it back and she won't die. Madison's mother should by all means discipline her when she's rude. But only once. When Madison tries to escalate it then her mother should ignore her bad moods though and include her when she's in a good one. Madison will realise good things happen when she's in a good mood and she gets nothing when she is being a pill. She needs some space to work it out.

[@haileyharper7296]

she wasnt going into foster care or surgery, she was screaming at her mom next to thousands of dollars in merch… holy moly donut shop… (ive never hit or grounded my 4 kids 13-24, now…if they like me and their home i provide, they will let me be king or they can go get adopted. they believe me. i am consistently honest.)

[@ahnhyungseobhaveyoulearnth8286]

seriously. she didn’t ask for anything else BUT the teddy bear after getting backhanded comments from her mum all day. you seriously shouldn’t take away what makes a child feel safe or calm.

[@peggyhurley5367]

Parents are parenting out of guilt & pity and the BIGGEST problem is? They are looking for their child’s approval. Child quickly catches on and begins manipulating & demanding. The child becomes extremely insecure & dissatisfied with life because they NEED a break from parenting their parents! Looking for someone who can guide with confidence & love & set /. teach / model healthy boundaries!

[@amichaels8346]

Extremely well said! Thank you💙

[@kimessex4011]

EXACTLY AMEN 😃

[@pamfink4052]

My niece let's her 3 yr old get by with being a brat 99% the time, yells but doesn't actually deal with the behavior until she's fed up, then spanks him. We were in the store the other day, he grabbed a toy, opened the package even after being told no, so mom bought the toy and gave it to him. Same child decided he didn't want to hold our hands walking to the car, jerked away and threw himself on the ground in the middle of the parking lot then had a screaming fit! He tells at her, hits her, throws stuff at any adult who dares tell him no about anything. His dad tries to make him mind, mom gets on him for it. He's still in diapers, takes it off and plays in his poo, smearing it on beds, walls, etc but she's too unmotivated to even attempt potty training. Little girl is almost 2, still on the bottle, both kids want their milk heated or they won't drink it, most meals they refuse to eat, waste more than they eat. He tears the feet off of his Sonic toys, mom buys him more the next time they go out!

[@katholeenloveit8923]

That girls wardrobe cost more than my entire family's wardrobe. My own, my daughters, my mothers, my grandma's, my aunt, my two sisters, and her kids. MY GOODNESS!!!

[@Fidi987]

15:14 This is bullying IMHO. They are both cornering the daughter, she doesn't do anything and is reprimanded for her facial expression. Is she not allowed to feel shocked, angry, at a loss, insecure etc. due to suddenly being confronted with the idea that the life she knew is now labelled lazy and spoilt? It was she life she was used to, she was brought up to expect! You should not reprimand someone for their FEELINGS, should you?!

[@CarlonaH.]

I know for sure you're not Caribbean but its not of not being allowed to have feelings but when parents are speaking to you its disrespectful to react a certain way....she seems annoyed they're speaking to her thats why they reacted the way they did 🙄💀

[@irsinium]

Is not about how you feel. It is about how you express your feelings. Just bcz someone is sad or angry doesnt mean this person should be violent or dusrespectful. I observed that not only to entitked kids but at some of my teachers. I hate it when they will uoset us all just bcz they had a bad day.

[@seanb.1296]

Yeah

[@thiccynikky3805]

i understand where your coming from but i feel that they are being so uptight and strict to show her that they are as serious as can be. Any slight disrespect will not be tolerated at all.

[@708Chrystal]

Do you have children

[@stevendow2606]

Jo Frost should receive a royal recognition for her work. Honestly, she fully deserves it!

[@danielitajosue2008]

"Im gonna have to sell my house to pay it" omg, they're in urgent need of an adult there

[@annnorby4429]

The older daughter seems sweet.

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

Indeed! Very mature and calm

[@lisamcdonald1014]

My twin sister has the same name

[@marinafathy7]

If jo made the same fitness test for kids of 2020 she will be shocked and say that 2009 kids results were really good 😁

[@brandyjacobs9330]

Yes

[@joyasaxena9976]

Omg true!

[@lorimckenzie6217]

Punishing your kid cause they dont want a hug and have you make a comment at her expence, then expect her to not make a comment, poor child didnt understand why she was being punished, this is the kind of stuff that gets kids to not understand the bounderies they have about their bodies, not having them respected or being punished for setting them up in the first place. The kid has an attitude problem, but with the little comments the mom makes constantly, we can see the apple didnt fall far from the tree

[@NyxieMayn]

I couldn’t agree more. It is so sad that these parents don’t see how much their actions really affect their child s life in many aspects

[@soniamfc671]

No one should be punished for not wanting a hug, AND taking a child's comfort items is NOT a good punishment at all

[@pauljordan4452]

Confiscation of something is appropriate.

[@Nika-ig9zi]

​@pauljordan4452 She could have taken away something else, like toys or her pretty dresses. Or at least let her have one teddy, no need to take them all.

[@Fidi987]

Madison is going to learn that nothing is hers, nothing is safe, everything can be taken from her anytime. Won't that breed some insecurities? Like taking the one stuffed animal she needs to sleep teaches her that she deserves no comfort at night. The mother really comes across as a bully Madison is made to feel as if she should swallow all her feelings, never show them, just function. So, basically, to emotionally detach from her mother?=

[@ElanaVital83]

And to make herself feel like LESS of a bully, she buys the little girl gifts. Such a confusing way to grow up

[@clairejw]

Agreed. Punishing a child because she didn’t want a hug is disgusting. This made me so angry.

[@bluedragon5320]

That's the way I was raised my mom would take my stuff whenever I talked back or argued with her I learned to never stand up for myself or I would be punished with doesn't help me as an adult

[@valeriaproductions]

She'll learn that things need to be earned. The value of work and reward is more important than a teddy

[@sofiabravo1994]

She needs affection from her mother not an object and she rejects her mom’s affection with a nasty attitude. Sorry letting her keep her toy is a form of coddling. She can earn things back but she shouldn’t need to earn human affection she’s entitled to that because she’s the child but she needs to learn attitude is everything. Her mom needs to first change hers or it won’t stick.

[@tashray633]

I love the way Jo reacts when ever she hears "I don't like Jo Jo" but when she was snickering on the stairs....perfect 😂

[@marias1609]

The part with the stuffed animals made me really sad. When i was that age i still needed them for comfort. On the other hand i had an anxiety disorder, but still

[@rogue7723]

I was that with my iPod when I was in my teens.

[@roxannasonora3275]

I think even as adults we still need that comfort because we learn anxiety during the most crucial times and unfortunately she doesn't have a mom that can comfort her this is a lifetime abuse that this child is going to have to live with it doesn't just go overnight

[@runningwild.flowerxoxo6296]

That's the point I could watch this anymore, it's just a terrible punishment.

[@ecohobo1021]

Jo... Wasn't it dr. Frankenstein that created the monster? So mom is Dr. Frankenstein and her little wannabe honey boo boo is the monster.

[@walqqr1]

i lost it at wannabe honey boo boo lmao

[@kimessex4011]

HAHAHA HAHAHA HILARIOUS , BUT SO TRUE 😂😂😀

[@marias1609]

I mean giving a child a shirt with "model with an attitude" written on it just shows the extent to which the mother tolerated the behavior for far too long and encouraged it even

[@jyfy7926]

The Nanny was absolutely correct.

[@cordeliaface]

Re: Bailey...I was reading books ~80 hrs a week at his age. It was how my ADHD brain got dopamine. Is perhaps Bailey's brain getting the dopamine it needs from the video games? "They know he can do the work, but he won't do the work" is often feedback ADHD kids get/hear.

[@user-jl5ho8pb4f]

Interesting correlation. I think you have a great point here

[@mariadelmarillescasdelgado7974]

100% agree. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 32, but as a child and teenager, books (and games, to a lesser extent) were my go-to. My (still undiagnosed, but more severely affected) sister literally lost years of her life to League of Legends and was always the "has the brains, but she's too lazy. if only she made an effort..." student.

[@walqqr1]

Wow that girl was spoiled rotten, but like Jo said: the mom made that happen. Sad.

[@Fidi987]

The saddest part is, if you grow up like that, of course you never FEEL like you were spoiled, it is just your normal way of living. So, if budgets are cut down and you suddenly receive only what average children receive, of course you feel deprived.

[@walqqr1]

@@Fidi987 even average kids can be spoiled if their parents just let them have tv and electronics without limits or rules, or act like their maids doing everything for them.

[@clairmichelle]

Please do not call your children "bad" that is toxic and not helpful! The girl had behavior issues because of you, and the child was not "bad" the behavior was not acceptable but never refer to your child as being "bad".

[@alexishemeon]

I work at a school and I see the same thing with some of the teachers. They refer to some kids as "the bad kids," and the kids hear them say this. Well of course they will keep having bad behavior, because they already think they are bad kids. It's a self-fulling prophesy. You'd think that educated adults would know better :/

[@sofiabravo1994]

We are all born bad🤷🏻‍♀️

[@clairmichelle]

@@sofiabravo1994 speak for yourself.

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

@@sofiabravo1994 🤣 I wouldn't say opportunistic and naughty, not necessarily bad lol

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

When I realized the family lives close to the beach… I’d be with them there all the time!!!!

[@LoveMeAsBigAsTheUniverse]

Jo is such a sweet beautiful soul!🥺❤️ She really truly is! If I was there or one of these families she has helped, I’d get together with all the other families she has helped and do something big & nice for her!!!!❤️🥰🙏 At this point jo is considered “family” to all the families she has helped and saved! I love her so much!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🏻💕🙏❤️

[@carriee.9712]

Jo really is an angel. She is never there to make people feel bad; she’s only there to help and break down barriers. Healing begins with a conversation and sometimes it takes a lot to start that conversation. Parents put so many pressures on themselves, so it’s important to address those pressures and accept that sometimes we need help. We’re all just people trying to survive. 💜

[@honeyand_sunshine]

Poor Madison. Yes, she had some attitude problems, but her mom really just keeps going after her for having emotions. Her screaming and crying that she wanted her teddy back was heart wrenching and her mom just kept going back in her room and starting fights. Mom’s the one who needs to control her emotions (anger) before she lashes out at Madison for an ‘attitude’ (sulking is such a normal thing for a girl her age and talking through why is always going to turn out better than yelling at her for doing it)

[@nunahhtingzz9670]

That's exactly why my kids gonna grown up playing outside like kids suppose to , not have electronics at a young age . That's what's wrong how

[@nunahhtingzz9670]

Now

[@walqqr1]

True

[@patriciawatkins9539]

Our son did not get a cell phone until he entered high school. No computer allowed in his room until this year as a junior. He survived and so will your kids. Good luck. 👍

[@MysticLuxray]

I was brought up the same, got my first console when I was 9 and my first laptop and phone when I entered highschool, and I'll do it to mine. Kids really don't need electronics. Everytime I see a 2 year old using a massive tablet yet don't know how to hold a crayon I cringe dude

[@saracornish7575]

There should be a happy medium. Especially because the whole world is all electronic now. With school, work ect. It's insane.

[@melissaaphra3023]

So cruel to take away Madison's Teddy. It's her comfort and she clearly communicates that her only wish is to have her Teddy back. Geez this mom is so controlling. Madison seems to be a quite sad girl

[@eliz_scubavn]

No, Madison was being a little brat. Being a brat has a consequence.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

She has two daughters. What about the other one? Does she get the same attention? I don't see it.

[@CynInWonderland]

Nanny Jo is the best! I'm not a mother yet, but I feel I have such a good baseline for behavioral issues in the future from her examples. I appreciate all her experience & that she I shares it freely with the world! ❤

[@sidilicious11]

I wish there was a JoJo for every family who needs one.

[@kimessex4011]

AMEN AMEN AMEN HALLELUJAH 😀

[@amandayee906]

jo is stupid nanny what does she know she is not even a parent herself she is like a paid babysitter

[@celianunn2070]

@@amandayee906 You are either a child or have never seen jo at all 🤦‍♀️

[@amandayee906]

@@celianunn2070 i don’t care she is not a parent herself she has no experience she is just a paid babysitter u have to learn from parents if u want to be a parent cause they r the ones that r with u 24/7 not some famous stranger that just with u fora few hours or an episode

[@celianunn2070]

@@amandayee906 Shes been in the "parental arena" for 30+ years and is WAY more qualified than a "babysitter" and as it has been shown NUMEROUS times, in her shows and reality, that just because you are a parent does not mean you automatically know what you are doing!

[@learntocrochet1]

That fitness test was in 2009. Notice how most of the kids are within normal weight range. Now, 12 years later, there are so many more overweight, even obese kids; and they are even less fit.

[@marenhuwald1445]

Hugging and kissing a stranger would be a horror for me. Serving food at the computer is stupid too. Just like putting a TV set in the children's room.

[@amichaels8346]

I think beauty pageants are TOXIC & DAMAGE our kids & SPOILING them without ALLOWING them to GIVE BACK & have WHATEVER THEY WANT WITHOUT EARNING it IS a MASSIVE DISSERVICE. 🙈💙

[@bonnielogan1794]

Iv seen a few kids in pageant that ain't spoiled but most are

[@madalynnsantiago2900]

And it causes unnecessary insecurities in young children

[@supa7287]

Agree 👍😊🥰👍😊

[@janitamantel5333]

I am from the Netherland and pageants is forbitten her

[@amichaels8346]

The SECRET is once you start to put the BOUNDARIES & RULES IN you HAVE to FOLLOW THROUGH & STAY CONSISTENT then the KIDS behavior will start to change because they KNOW you MEAN WHAT YOU SAY & it CREATES STABILITY & SECURITY which is what they NEED MOST. 💙

[@kimessex4011]

EXACTLY , AMEN VERY WELL SAID 😀

[@tigeress699]

Tbh, I'm 25 and I have like 20 stuffed animals! I have 5 that I could never part with, but the rest I could give up if I had too, well 4 one of them is a doll!

[@1985bjaycat]

I'm 54 and I still have a doll and some teddy bears 🐻.

[@kaleidojess]

That's cute, I'm sure there's a good reason for that. I threw mine away to force myself to grow up.. even my dog teddy that I grew up with. I guess it's the memories that count more than the item, but it would've been nice to pass it down to a kid.

[@alanawilson6104]

I am 22 I still sleep with a teddy bear

[@Blueberryyymuffin]

Im also 25 and I have a stuffie I’ve had since I was 7

[@alisondye7372]

I’m in college and I brought my 6 South Park plushies with me, I couldn’t give them up

[@bigb853]

As a 27 year old woman who works full time...I hardly spend 2000 a YEAR on myself. Lawd, I am saving for the housing deposit.

[@kayhumph9109]

Chileeeee I’m in a america work full time tryna buy a home wheras folks are getting paid from IG instantly did I miss the memo

[@shelby8364]

same here, y'all. worked 2 jobs last year and still could barely cover rent much less any other necessities smh

[@arinzykes5715]

I don’t feel bad for Madison’s mom. I’m sorry, but that’s her fault.

[@clairmichelle]

I agree!

[@annettecabezas6697]

yes

[@RainRemnant]

No need to apologize for the truth!

[@aprilsunshine7565]

Yes I can't judge...this is me with my 11year old son. It doesn't get better..the more you buy the worser it gets ..so yes...I truly come a long way.and had to cut back..once I seen the ungratefulness ..disrespect and the horrible behavior that comes with it!!!. I'm still working on this daily..to teach him life isnt going to serve you with a gold platter...you have to earn rewards the postive way🌷🙏(please forgive misspell words here😉)

[@donnareiss124]

good luck 4 the future

[@faithnaidoo7647]

Children are raising parents now!!!WOW.OH WELL!!!

[@Tatt2ed82]

Hang in their Momma...🤗❤️

[@stephaniemucci1917]

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[@stephaniemucci1917]

Pplppplp

[@constancerussell50]

Madison's mom hoovers over this child waiting so she can open on her with rapid firing of arguing. Leave the child be woman you pick on her. The child would probably let her guard down a bit if she wasn't waiting to be screamed at

[@tm13tube]

We had to do chin-ups, sit-ups, broad jumps, runs,, high jumps, etc. It was initiated by JFK called Presidential Fitness Test and our scores were kept on a fancy card.

[@videoettaceo8900]

I had patches for being in the 100th percentile!

[@ivyrose779]

29:10 It’s called an extinction burst! It gets worse before it gets better, but if you give in it’ll just be worse next time.

[@familyof1052]

We call it detoxing lol. When our kids tracel to our in laws for a week and come back, we always say we need to detox them from getting everything they want.

[@bluebird3042]

Yes. I learnt that with dog training.

[@skymeadow7762]

The hardest thing any human can ever do, take an honest look inside. Bless you Jo❣️

[@tatumcummins6]

i wouldnt say that is the hardest thing a human could do

[@oOIIIMIIIOo]

A punishment for not hugging? Wow, prepare a human being for abuse.

[@oooh19]

Well it’s about respect but you shouldn’t have to say I love you or hug or kiss if you don’t want to. It’s a relatively new view of the idea kids deserve respect and boundaries

[@ModatherAbozaid]

This test was actually conducted before smartphones and tablets. 😯 So how about now, what would the results be like 😔

[@bree6657]

Much worse

[@sarahlantto8913]

These people look pretty well-off. When you don’t have much, you have to be HAPPY (thankful) for what you DO get. You end up realizing what is truly important in life, and guess what? It’s NOT “stuff”

[@linguistacaotica]

I can't believe Madison's mother punished her for not wanting a hug - at least that's what it looked like.

[@kiwimusume]

It was a very emotion-driven, victim-mindset reaction. She wanted her nine-year-old to acknowledge what she perceives as her victimhood in this story. The problem is, she’s NOT the victim. As Jo said, if you let your kids get away with stuff, they’ll keep doing it. This mother perfunctorily accepted Jo’s criticism, but you can tell in this interaction that she wanted Madison to effectively say “you were the victim, Mummy.” Hence this reaction.

[@piiinkDeluxe]

"I take her to all her pageants." as if that was something you would do for her lol (hint: you do that for yourself!)

[@dracofirex]

"Kid spends 80 hours a week playing video games" Me: It's WoW, isn't it? "World of Warcraft" Me: Oh boy.

[@stacyr4070]

Some people should not have kids. It's not easy as you must parent which means discipline, participating in activities, active with schooling, listening, monitoring computers, phones, friends, school work and their health. It's tough.

[@RachelStormborn]

OMG, if I even remotely copped that kind of attitude with my mom as Madison does…I would be grounded for life. All my stuff would be confiscated except books and I would stay in my room except for school, dinner, and bathroom.

[@cierradunham4296]

Right? If I even get a slight to me with my parents i get told off

[@Lilaliba88]

Same here. Yet I never felt abused because the rules were clear and I KNEW I was overstepping and there will be consequences.

[@April-xq4ll]

You have good parents.

[@mirachowdhury2538]

Lmao im not saying tht i do these but actually grounding wont affect me at all . All i do is go to school read books and stay in mty room lol

[@reginalannister2262]

@@mirachowdhury2538 heh, I remember as a kid visiting mom's friends house, and her very strict controlling older father didn't like something I said, and was like: "I'll lock you down in a basement with a book". (probably worked like a charm on his grandson) Me: OMG you have books?! Can I see them please? He: .....Well, it's a very boring book. Me: Ok, it's still better than nothing! I'll try to read it. ** Never heard about the book after that.

[@Kimmehface]

I think it’s okay to monitor your kids video game playing if it’s affecting their lives in other ways but normal use, using a few hours everyday, is pretty normal. Gaming can be social too. I know people who made good friends via online gaming. Parents don’t need to be scared of video games but just be aware. Maybe even join in with your kid once in a while.

[@kawehionalani]

Supernanny contributes to Humanity and evolving humans by teaching us how to raise our children. I love & appreciate her! We need more Supernannys in this dark world.

[@deenakhoury1560]

Love Jo, so down to earth gal....bless her heart 🥰

[@KrystalMimms]

Jo must feel so good every time a family that she helped has made a 180 turn around💗Love Jo. Such a good woman💘

[@suwanto5951]

As a child rised by well, pretty strict parents,, now I know why some of my friends scream when someone told them they cant have something...

[@KM-nw7be]

"Let's put the kettle on." That's how you start a heart-to-heart talk.

[@walqqr1]

Too much screen time can be an addiction, its a real thing and can affect people's mental health at any age. That's why there must be time limits for using electronics, and find other healthy ways to keep kids entertained during their free time. Parents also should set an example by not being on the phone all the time too.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

Gotta admit I'm overdoing the Supernanny...

[@elyadefita5497]

What a great help you've done for the families. Good bless u

[@daniellepalao4089]

Her mom made her that way.

[@janeroberts5597]

Jo frost should get the Nobel peace prize!

[@thatadizon9054]

I am a mother of 2,boys..but never i spoiled them...i teach them to be contented of what we had..i teach them the value of money...that we have to spend only wisely...and i teach them to pray before eat,pray before bed time, pray after wake up...now they grown up God fearing children..loving, respectfull, generous....they are not perfect..they fight sometimes..but i always told them that its ok to fight sometimes but after u have to talk and hugs...and say sorry to each other..or else i will punish them...i teach them house hold chores when they are 10 and 8...starting in their daily routine..tidy their bed..fold their own clothes...wash their own plates...tidy thier school bags and sruff....its up to the mother how she will discipline their children..for me no need someone to teach u...as a mother u should know what to do...we love our children..so we have to teach them ,mold them to become a better person someday...i always told them to be thankfull always...respect elders,and listen and obey ....i love them so much..now they are 24 and 22...until now they always tellin me how much they love me...hugs me kiss me...always message me if i am ok....

[@caramel9600]

24:48 the mom who's given up clutching a box of cigarettes with the warning "smoking kills" self destruction in a nutshell

[@kaleidojess]

As someone who likes to shop and just in general I'm realizing all these clothes mean nothing even the so called luxurious clothes. It might seem good to spend so much on your kids but it actually amounts to nothing or even as you can see spoiling the kid.

[@janetyoung6097]

Although these clothes are expensive they look like the mom shopped at the British version of Walmart instead of Harrod's.

[@janetyoung6097]

the clothes looked cheaply maid and will only go through one washing if that.

[@lisaneptune-baker8790]

Take the computer away. Take the gaming system away.

[@kaleidojess]

Yes ! Alot of kids need that.

[@lynnarthur1411]

I agree. With an unruly kid, a parent needs to hit ‘em where it really hurts: Take away their “toys.” I knew of one mother whose son was getting low grades because he wasn’t doing his homework. She was told (by his teacher) to take away his computer for one month for every time he didn’t complete his assignment. His disobedience had accumulated 12 months of punishment time; so she put his computer in the garage for one year. Instead of using a PC…her son began reading more books, doing his chores, and yes…completing his homework assignments. After the year had passed (and his grades markedly improved) her son told her he didn’t care about getting his computer back! 😉

[@walqqr1]

Yes. Besides, parents should set limits. There should be a limited computer time a day, and that should be discussed before even buying the computer. Parents need to let them kids know that too much screen time can cause serious addictions and affect their mental health. It should be like 2 hours a day max. But this boy was using it more than 11 hours a day... thats insane.

[@ElanaVital83]

She was the one who made him play it because she was too tired

[@pattigaudet9894]

Jo is amazing and has insight that comes from heaven!! God bless her!

[@ScarletBrimstone]

"I don't like Jojo!" 😂 Kid, she's heard that so much, it doesn't phase her.

[@kelseyschumacher2675]

I’ve been watching Supernanny for years but this is the first I’ve seen of this show. LOVED it. Especially showing more of Joe’s personality and seems more real on both ends.

[@mariacedeno1719]

When JoJo starts laughing on the stairs was it for me LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tritae06]

I fully understand needing to show your kid you mean business and disciplining them but when Madison was upset about the bear it seemed like the mom just wouldn’t back down when it seemed like that was a comfort item as someone who has strong connections to comfort items like a stuff animal or blanket or even a song when it’s taken from you it feels like your since of security was just ripped away from you and when she said “take everything just not teddy” I could feel that must have been an item she had a big connection with I feel like when it comes to comfort items those are something that should never be taken take the tv phone toys but when it comes to a comfort item those should be the one thing that you don’t take also her mother just seems like she likes to antagonize her daughter if it wasn’t a comfort item and she took it as a punishment leave it at that take it tell them why and then leave if they are upset let them be upset don’t keep going back to argue cuz that just pushes your kids who’s even more upset because you won’t quit

[@Fidi987]

Also, it tells Madison never to tell her mom again what she values most because that will be taken away. I watched my step dad enjoying to punish my brother for random things with privileges taken away such as being allowed to go out at night, see friends, do sports etc. And I became proud not to want to do anything that could be taken away. There is a difference between privileges taken away for a day or week and the parents explaining what you did wrong and how you can do better and the feeling that parents just enjoy to disappoint or frustrate you by randomly taking away privileges. The latter seems to be the case with Madison. The result is an emotional detachment from the parent and possibly growing inactvitiy and reduced openness. You stop saying what you like, doing what could be restricted, being interested in things that could be forbidden as a form of punishment. But you might then also not open up to that parent when it is important, when you are bullied or threatened or harassed, because you have learned that your emotions are not important to that parent.

[@DGAF42069]

Another channel with Nanny Jo!! Yes!!! 💜

[@zephyrr914]

Too much approval instead of parenting. Parents don’t want to be mean like their parents were but don’t know how to parent any other way so they just give in to everything. Discipline is key and ya don’t have to be mean.

[@ivyrose779]

Exactly! It takes practice but staying calm and consistent works best.

[@walqqr1]

So true

[@jessicacharlton7347]

Alot of people don't know how to discipline without being "mean" so they either don't even try or they smack the kid when they get too angry or overwhelmed and wonder why the kids behavior doesn't change.

[@mjmallari796]

Changing lives! Thank you.

[@bdancepants5003]

woman, you need to just be loving AND firm, not completely strict all the time, with no fun at all. but fun don't have to be "presents" it could be going on a walk like they did!

[@karr1111]

I don’t understand how these parents can’t control their kids. Train them when they are babies and it will be easier when they are older.

[@drinkmorewater3904]

“Train” them? When they’re babies? Are you being serious or is this supposed to be funny

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Drink, yes, training by reinforcement which is what Jo uses.

[@mrjamila88]

@@drinkmorewater3904 in a way it’s true though. At least then when they toddlers. I’ve seen parents let their kids get away with things when they very young and continue till they older abd they wonder why they can’t calm or control their kids. Even in my own family I see my nieces like this or hit back their parents. I tell them to not let the kids hit them or control the situation but sadly the parents let the kids take control and boss the parents around. This just one example of how some parents let go of discipline and not firm with their kids

[@alyshiakroll15]

@@drinkmorewater3904 Yes, you just have an issue with the word but the context is factual, if you instill discipline, good eating habits, behaviors ect.when your kids are young it's way easier when they're older

[@oooh19]

@@mrjamila88 they say they’re just a little kid but it’s when they’re supposed to learn

[@genellecampbell5378]

It brings me SO much joy seeing families heal and thrive!!💞

[@bevybaby1000]

Jo ,you really are amazing! Your ability to listen and respect is inspiring!

[@goodstorylover]

I think the girl Leah (older sister of Madison) summed it up nicely at 29:14, this mum has a history of not being consistent so Madison naturally pushes the boundaries. Also, I do not feel any emotions from mum towards Madison, only power play, I do not blame Madison for feeling mum is not genuine. My feeling mum is sort of enjoying her power

[@yup6730]

Even if I could afford to spoil my kids…I wouldn’t. They know they have to earn/work for anything they want.

[@swaggadollent.chicago2052]

This lady is a blessing. Thank you

[@carolcornell6332]

I'm so glad I raised my kids 25 years ago

[@kayhumph9109]

AOL dial up

[@kayhumph9109]

Phone rung no internet 😉

[@kiyobot123]

Yup... I'm Glad I grew up 20 years ago.

[@oooh19]

Being a millennial I was a kid then but it’s not like our boomer parents were aware kids are our own people they viewed us as extensions of themselves

[@sofiabravo1994]

@@oooh19 generalizations