The Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society is not condoning public shaming as a form of discipline.
It follows a story AM800 news told you about on Friday when a Windsor mother had her 12-year old son carry a sign on a street corner last week.
The child had been in trouble repeatedly at school for bullying and the sign read "I like to bully handicapped kids."
The mom told the Morning Drive on Friday that it was a last resort because she had tried other forms of discipline like grounding, taking things away and chores and his behaviour wasn't sinking in.
"When we look at the damage that can be done with public shaming in that matter, there are other things that a parent can do that would be more productive," says Director of Family Services Kim Broisebois.
"There are other things that can be done like volunteer work, work with people and assist him in understanding the other side."
Broisebois says even if the son learned his lesson, the disciple wasn't appropriate.
"I don't think the ends justify the means in a situation like this. Certainly it can come full circle when he is bullying and the tactics she is using, some may consider a bit harsh themselves."
Due to confidentiality reasons, Broisebois can not say if the CAS is investigating.