A man has sparked widespread reactions online after recounting how he allowed his son to physically retaliate against his sister during an argument, saying it was meant to teach her a lesson.

Sharing the story on , the man explained that the incident happened just a day after he had advised his son not to hit his sister first, but to report any form of aggression instead.

According to him, the situation escalated while they were driving, as the siblings began arguing over the colour of nearby mountains. He said the boy reacted immediately, delivering what he described as a “resounding slap,” which left the girl crying for the rest of the journey.

The account has since generated mixed reactions online, with many questioning the appropriateness of the father’s approach to discipline.

“One time, I told my wife that if God calls her before me, and our kids are not yet adults, I may marry her cousin. My wife did not say no to what I said,” he stated