I don’t believe it’s an effective option. But I’m by no means a perfect parent, so try not to judge unless it’s obviously over the line. I think it’s just too easy to get carried away or hurt your relationship with your kid.

However, I firmly believe every teenage boy needs at least one moment where their father has to physically remind them who’s in charge. I once thought I was bigger and badder than my dad. He calmly and quickly proved me wrong by picking me up by the shirt, and I’m not a small guy. Put me right in place 🤣