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Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of discipline methods do you think parents use today?
Do you think disciplining teenagers is harder than disciplining small children? Why?
What do you expect from a comedy clip called “Disciplining Children”?

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Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

A surprising WhatsApp message (00:00 – 01:45)

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1. How does the speaker tell their family about the gig?

They send a message to the family WhatsApp group.
They call each family member one by one.
They tell them face-to-face at dinner.
They post it publicly on social media.

2. What does the speaker worry about after reading their son's message?

That the son is moving away soon.
That the son is failing school.
That the son forgot about the gig.
That the son has joined a gang.

3. How does the speaker reply to their son?

By sending a voice note.
By ignoring the message completely.
With a long explanation about the gig.
By writing in ALL CAPS and saying it’s his mom.

Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

Small kids vs. big kids (01:45 – 03:08)

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1. According to the speaker, what is a big downside of having a very small child?

They are always asleep.
They are expensive.
They are impossible to communicate with.
They are very boring.

2. What saying does the speaker quote about kids and problems?

“Kids will be kids.”
“Like parent, like child.”
“Small kids, small problems; big kids, bigger problems.”
“New kids, new rules.”

3. Why does the speaker say disciplining kids is stressful for them?

Because they think discipline never works.
Because their kids never listen to anyone.
Because their idea of discipline from India is not acceptable where they live now.
Because they have no parenting experience.

Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

Action, consequence, and techniques (03:08 – 04:06)

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1. What is described as the “big thing” parents do here?

They teach kids about action and consequence.
They let schools handle discipline.
They punish kids by taking away all toys.
They avoid discipline to protect kids’ feelings.

2. In the speaker’s joke, what earns a child a star?

Getting top grades at school.
Not kicking the parent in the face that day.
Cleaning their room perfectly.
Sharing their toys with a sibling.

3. What is the “naughty step” in this clip?

A place where kids write an apology letter.
A rule that kids must do extra homework.
Being told to relax on the staircase after bad behavior.
A step outside the house where kids must stand.

Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

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1. What is the main purpose of the clip?

To explain how to use WhatsApp safely
To criticize teenagers for using slang
To give a serious parenting lecture with expert advice
To tell jokes about parenting and cultural differences in discipline

2. What contrast does the speaker make about disciplining children?

Discipline is the same in every country
Only fathers should discipline children
The discipline they grew up with is seen as unacceptable/illegal where they live now
Discipline is easier for teenagers than for toddlers

3. Which idea about parenting runs through the final part of the clip?

Letting kids decide their own rules
Never using rewards because it spoils children
Rewarding small good behavior and giving consequences for bad behavior
Punishing children without explaining why

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Disciplining Children With Sindhu Vee | Live At The Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

Do you think rewards like a “star chart” help children behave better? Why or why not?
How do you feel about parents using humor when talking about stressful topics like discipline?
What slang or expressions do teenagers use in your language that adults might misunderstand?
What are some “action and consequence” examples that could work for teenagers (not small children)?