A Mom’s Response to Her Daughter’s Bullying Sparks Debate — Psychologist Reacts

can teach compassion through a punishment built around embarrassment, loss of control, and public exposure.

The girl’s hair was connected to her appearance and sense of identity. Removing it while she cried may have made her feel powerless, which is one reason some people described the punishment as abusive.

Critics also noted that the punishment mirrored continue reading …