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CBSE Class 12 result rage goes viral after father smashes laptop and forces child to sleep on floor
Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
A shattered laptop became evidence in a parenting fight
A viral Reddit post has ignited a fierce debate on toxic parenting in India after a student claimed their father reacted violently to poor CBSE Class 12 results. The student alleged the father smashed their laptop, took away their room and bed, and forced them to sleep on the floor, while describing verbal, physical, mental, and emotional abuse. Commenters criticized fear-based approaches that intensify anxiety and shame, urging guidance and emotional support instead of punishment when marks disappoint.
- A Reddit post shared a shattered laptop tied to CBSE Class 12 results
- The student claimed 57.4% and an Essential Repeat attempt
- Allegations include verbal, physical, mental, and emotional abuse
- The father reportedly removed the student’s room and bed
- Commenters argued fear-based parenting fuels anxiety and hides problems
- Others said marks should not be the sole measure of career potential
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