Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi has revealed why he chose not to beat his son after the boy broke three television sets while growing up.
Bovi said he does not believe in beating children as a method of correcting their behaviour, urging parents to examine their own emotions before physically punishing their children.
Key Highlights
- Bovi says his son broke three television sets while growing up.
- The comedian says he does not advocate beating children as a form of discipline.
- Bovi urged parents to examine their emotions before punishing their children.
- He said his son eventually became remorseful about his behaviour.
- The comedian encouraged parents to allow children room to grow and learn from their actions.
Bovi explains why he never beat his son
Bovi shared his views on parenting during a podcast appearance on The Honest Bunch, where he recalled how his son would throw objects and break things whenever he became angry.
According to the comedian, his son eventually reached an age where he became remorseful about his actions, although the family had to replace several damaged television sets.
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“I don’t advocate for beating children. You should let children be. My son dey break television for the fun of it. If he’s angry, he will throw stuff and break,” Bovi said.
Bovi reveals son broke three TVs
The comedian disclosed that his son broke three television sets, adding that he was financially capable of replacing them at the time.
“He got to the age where he got to, and I saw the remorse. At least he broke three TVs. Thank God for capacity. If I couldn’t afford another TV, then the approach would have been totally different,” he added.
Bovi said the experience reinforced his belief that parents should consider the circumstances surrounding a child’s behaviour before deciding how to respond.
Comedian questions physical punishment of children
Bovi stressed that parents should examine their own emotions before disciplining their children.
He noted that physical punishment could sometimes be driven by a parent’s frustration rather than a genuine attempt to correct the child’s behaviour.
“That’s why I tell people, most times when we hit kids, check: are you really trying to correct them, or you’re frustrated?” he said.
Bovi shares parenting advice
Bovi’s comments have sparked discussions about parenting, discipline and the different ways parents respond to children’s misbehaviour.
The comedian’s approach centres on understanding a child’s behaviour, allowing room for growth and recognising remorse rather than reacting immediately with physical punishment.
His comments also highlight the importance of parents reflecting on their own emotions when dealing with challenging behaviour from their children.
