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Jan Leeming's 'Train Kids Like Dogs' Remark Sparks Outrage
8 Feb
Summary
- Former newsreader Jan Leeming suggested training children like dogs.
- Her comments sparked intense debate online and offline.
- Leeming later backtracked, calling her remarks a joke taken seriously.
Former newsreader Jan Leeming recently faced backlash for her controversial parenting comments. Speaking on Times Radio, the 84-year-old suggested that parents should train their children 'like a dog' to ensure they are socially acceptable, citing instances of children running riot.
Her remarks followed a personal complaint on social media about a screaming child spoiling her lunch. Leeming initially expressed frustration at being treated as the one at fault when she 'remonstrated' with the child's guardians.
However, Leeming has since backtracked, attributing her comments to a poorly received joke. She apologized for her remarks, stating that her intention was for children to be trained for social acceptability, not to directly compare them to animals.
The mother at the center of the restaurant incident defended her family, stating the restaurant was child-friendly and that any intolerance should lie with those who dislike children's presence.
Leeming's initial comments drew both criticism and support online, with some agreeing with her sentiment while others felt she was being overly dramatic and intolerant.
