A 14-year-old in Texas took his mom’s BMW for a joyride, leading to a viral video of some old-school parenting. Liza Martinez, the mom, discovered her car missing after her son, Aaron Campero, disconnected the Wi-Fi to hide it. Aaron picked up friends and cruised around El Paso in the luxury car. Another mom tipped off Liza, and her daughter documented the unfolding events.
Liza, armed with a belt, tracked down her son, and other moms helped locate him. She ordered him to pull over, and then, in traditional Southern style, she began disciplining him right on the side of the road with the belt. The video went viral, reminding us that old-school parenting is alive.
Liza’s actions were unapologetic. She not only used the belt but also confiscated Aaron’s PlayStation 4 and electronic devices. While some may question her methods, in Southern parenting, a belt is a traditional choice for discipline.
Despite the viral video, the Texas teen gained street cred and was hailed a hero by classmates. Aaron learned that bad decisions have consequences, especially when your mom delivers them in a very public way.
