You have to admit that this kid is quite cute and fascinating to say the least. However, this brings into question what it means to have respect for authority and parents to be more specific. Mateo was awarded all of the cupcakes he can stand and his family was awarded by Ellen $10,000 which I am sure any family would welcome including my own. I just wonder if this will encourage families to not correct disrespectful behavior and find it cute instead. Remember, this little sweetie is only 3 years old. We are in an age where young kids are killing and/or abusing their parents and others. So far 4.3 million viewers, is this the right message to send? What say you?
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ShannonAyersSpeaks
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I think adults need to be careful of what we are accepting as so called cute behavior. We are to teach our children and it starts when they are young. If you allow them to continue to be disrespectful and not discipline them for their behavior while they are young, you will have problems once they get older. It comes off as if I can do what I want and still get rewarded for my poor behavior. These children these days are definitely bright. Although he may only be 3, the learning process starts at this age. This needs to be taken into consideration when we overlook certain things. By no means am I saying to be a tyrant but definitely teach them what is acceptable and what is not.
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Alicia,
What parents/guardians don’t realize at times is that bratty kids grow up to be bratty adults if certain behaviors are not corrected early on. That little baby is beyond handsome, however, that behavior was not cute. Prayerfully mom and dad realize that he should be taught better and follow through. Thank you for your response. Keep reading. Your responses are a great motivation to keep on going.
Blessings and Inspiration,
ShannonAyersSpeaks
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I think it is a fine line between disciplinary action and allowing the behavior to continue because he is young and it may be a phase. I know my children tried things like that and I shut them down right away. Everyone seem to be trying to make a quick buck with no regard for their children’s ill behavior.
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I have never seen that before. I have to say I was a little disheartening when they discussed spanking. I just have to get on my soapbox and say I dislike spanking and think that it is lazy parenting. Punishment and consequences aren’t the same thing. I think that you can’t teach your kids not to hit, by hitting them. There are so many better ways to teach your children to behave, then spanking.
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I am torn by this clip and even more torn by adults reactions. What seems to be the issue is where is the line between cute and the making of a problem? Not to mention, I feel that it is not my place to police another woman’s child, especially one that is not directly linked to my life. I have mixed reviews, that’s all.
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This boy is so cute
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Ladies, I hear you loud and clear! From a man’s perspective, this little brother needs a “man’s” touch. Unfortunately, there was no presence of a man in the entire scenario. I know that good mothers of all races and socio-economic status enforce proper discipline and guidance on their children daily, but I think a strong, conscientious male in the house would have put that conversation in check quickly. This little fellow needs an intervention while he is still impressionable enough to be trained up the right way. Without passing any judgement on the mother in the clip, I hope that this one episode is not indicative of how he is allowed to act normally. Some cultures allow this type of parenting; yet, it is still painful to contemplate what any kid who behaves like this might grow up to become. My prayers are with little man and his family. Late in the midnight hour (or by his next birthday), God can still turn it around!
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A Brother Speaks,
It is vitally important for a father or father like figure to play a significant role in the lives of our youth. I most certainly do agree. As cute as this little one is, I pray that someone is getting a hold on him and molding him in a way that he will grow up with a much better representation of respect for authority. It just bothers me that this type of behavior is being glorified based on how attractive a kid may be. As they get older, believe me, it is no longer cute!!! Thank you for your input and for supporting ShannonAyersSpeaks.com.
Blessings and Inspiration,
Shannon Ayers Speaks
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Though many felt that this little boy was adorable and just expressing his needs in a childlike fashion, I found him to be in need of an intervention. I could not agree more, A Brother Speaks, in your analysis. I happened to see the mother on the Ellen Show and she said that he does this quite often as the crowd laughed. Shannon said it right, what is cute right now fails to be when he is a young man or adult.
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Can’t kids just be kids? I don’t believe he meant any harm nor understood what he was saying. He simply was mimicking his parents or the adults in his house. Even then, I don’t think there is a budding problem.
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I must say this little guy is something serious. It was funny but terrible all in one breath. I am sorry but if Mateo was my son, we would not have gotten through the first 10 seconds of the video because the camera feed would have been interrupted :). I really pray that his family teaches him, that it is unacceptable to behave this way.
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Absolutely!!! It is really unfortunate that disrespectful and disobedient children are being glorified because they are “cute”. My prayer is that we would go back to a place where it is okay to tell your child NO and they understand without a need to go into a long explanation. Sometimes it is healthy to explain to children “Why?” However, there are times when they should just do what they are told and understand that there is a reason for authority and obedience. Thank you very much for your response and for checking out ShannonAyersSpeaks.com.
Blessings and Inspiration,
Shannon Ayers Speaks
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Little man is cute and the family, $10,000 richer; however, I sure hope that mom and/or dad will instill within him the importance of respecting and obeying authority.
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Indeed!!!! Sometimes being cute should take a backseat to proper direction and discipline when it comes to our little ones. Most of the time what we see is a miniature interpretation of our adult selves when kids behave this way. Without the right direction this can be a cause for greater concern as they get older. Thank you for your response and for taking the time to check out ShannonAyersSpeaks.com!!!
Blessings and Inspiration,
Shannon Ayers Speaks
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I fear that rewarding a family money for the “cute” yet disobedient behavior of their son only promotes this behavior on Youtube. Many little children, some obnoxious/some genuinely cute, have seen brief moments of fame due to television shows showing their Youtube antics to a larger audience. Our almost obsession with self promotion is equally as concerning as the actions displayed.
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