Recently, a Japanese junior high school boy's "secretly hidden Switch was discovered by his parents and was immediately smashed", sparking heated discussions on social platforms. Many netizens pointed out that his parents were "toxic parents" (parents who cause physical and mental harm to their children). This student also posted on April 6 that "it's the first day of junior high school and I have to go to school." But just one day later (April 7), he updated: "I was finally discovered by my parents. Thank you for your company all the time. Switch... I will never be able to play games again."
He later added that this was not the first time that a game console had been destroyed.
The incident quickly spread on Twitter, and most critics believed that directly destroying children's belongings was an obvious excessive act. Some netizens bluntly said: "Parents who can only rely on smashing things to discipline their children are really inappropriate."
Some people even said: "Even parents have no right to destroy their children's personal belongings at will." "This is close to mental abuse." "Smashing things will not solve the problem, it will only make the children resentful." "Many parents will wonder afterwards why their children are no longer close to them." From a practical perspective, some people also suggested that the student plan for an independent life as early as possible, such as choosing to study abroad, and even keeping evidence to prevent future rights protection.
But there are also a few voices who hold different views: "Although the approach is extreme, should children also reflect on it? Is it because addiction to games affects learning?"
Do you think it’s too much for parents to smash their children’s game consoles? When you were a child, did your parents smash a game console or confiscate a mobile phone? Welcome to chat in the comment area.
