Bihar shocker: Mother forces daughter to carry brick-filled bag, assaults her in public

In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly forced her daughter to carry a bag full of bricks while abusing her in public.

The incident is said to have occurred in the state of Bihar's Muzaffarpur.

A journalist, Piyush Rai, shared the video on X, saying, "Who is this psycho woman who bundled her daughter's school bag with bricks and is seen slapping her in the middle of the street?"


Reacting to the tweet, Bihar Police tagged Muzaffarpur Police.

In the video, the mother can be seen slapping and kicking the child even as people recorded the incident. Many tried to intervene, attempting to take the bag away and shield the child, but the mother prevented them while challenging them to call whoever they wanted.

When confronted, she continued hitting the child despite several people trying to protect her.

The horrific video has since gone viral, with many condemning the mother for her behaviour.

Why hitting a child is not the answer

Using physical punishment may appear to stop a child’s behaviour temporarily, but it does not address the underlying issue. Instead, it can create emotional and psychological harm while failing to teach meaningful lessons.

1. It creates fear instead of understanding

Physical punishment makes children focus on avoiding pain or punishment rather than understanding why their behaviour was inappropriate. As a result, they may comply out of fear, not because they have learned the right values.

2. It encourages aggressive behaviour

Children tend to imitate adults. When they see violence used to resolve conflict or enforce discipline, they may adopt similar behaviour in their interactions with others.

3. It weakens trust and emotional safety

Parents and caregivers are meant to provide security. Physical harm from a trusted adult can damage that sense of safety and strain the emotional bond between parent and child.

4. It affects confidence and self-worth

Children who are physically punished may internalise the experience, believing they themselves are the problem. This can lead to feelings of shame, anxiety, and reduced self-esteem.

5. It fails to teach positive behaviour

Punishment alone does not guide children toward better choices. Constructive discipline helps them understand consequences and develop self-control.

Healthier alternatives to physical punishment

• Calm communication: Explain clearly what the child did wrong and why it matters.
  
  
• Logical consequences: Allow safe and appropriate consequences that relate to the behaviour.
  
  
• Cooling-off time: Give both the child and adult time to calm down before addressing the issue.
  
  
• Encouragement: Recognise and praise positive behaviour to reinforce it.
  
  
• Consistency: Maintain clear rules and predictable responses to help children feel secure and guided.