Blockade the child

Mrs. Mai brought her grandchild some boiled corn and saw her daughter, Kim, walking out on her motorbike. Behind her was Anh, carrying a backpack and a bundle of clothes. She ran into the room to grab the pillow and blanket. Mrs. Mai asked her daughter:

- It's almost dark. Where are you two going?

- I have a night shift at the infirmary today. I have to supervise Anh when she goes out there. I can't leave her at home. It'll be ruined, Mom.

Mrs. Mai worried:

- What's wrong? What's so serious?

Kim let out a breath:

- Anh recently violated the rules and was called up by the school. She posted a clip of her friends going to the restroom. The school has banned the improper use of phones at school. She didn't film it, but her friend Kien filmed it and sent it to her. He posted it on Facebook and then commented on it, cursing each other. I went to school and met the head teacher. She's been slacking off in her studies and hanging out with naughty friends. From now on, I won't let her participate in any group activities. Now that I'm on duty at the station, I'll let her go out and sleep there with me, and come home early tomorrow.

Mrs. Mai asked again:

- You cut off all of Anh's activities?

- Cut it all out. Except for school. At home, under the watchful eyes of parents.

- What was Anh's attitude when the school called her mother?

- Well, he made some promises. But after two days home, he stole his parents' phone to play and surf the internet. It didn't work.

Mrs. Mai said gently:

- I think your strong measures are not good enough. It is true that she violated the rules and should be strict, but you do not let Anh participate in dance practice, and occasionally go out to meet friends in the neighborhood or village, which is too secretive. When a child is naughty, you gradually correct it. If you do that, she will be isolated, bored and will like to chat online with bad friends. She is only in 8th grade, do not restrain her too much, let her be sociable. If you forbid her too much, it will be like blocking her, and then "the last straw" will happen without you knowing. Gradually find words to teach her.

When Anh heard what she said, she said:

- I was dancing happily in the team, but now my mom is forcing me to stay home and do the class team. I'm missing a leg, so I'll lose the competition.

- Then don't do bad things anymore so I can trust you!

Anh bowed her head and whispered:

- Yes. I know I was wrong. I promise!