I tell you what I wouldn't fight his ass now look like he would knock you out with just one punch but I respect this dude he been a man for a long time now God bless his life
Isn't that sad. The step-dad has that "I'm going to break you" attitude. This type of guy has the 'You OWE ME respect!' What is this? Boot camp? You EARN respect. Not demand it.
Can tell this is an old episode man but I know this young man has turned out to be a fine gentleman. Carrying your self like this at 15. As a father I would be proud
nothing breaks my heart more than seeing a child tell their mother “i need you to choose me” cause it should NEVER come down to that. STOP PUTTING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS OVER YOUR CHILDREN.
Yes girl! And also, I will never forget this 🤣 my friend met a guy and he had kids, and My friend is...well, she is, to say 😅 and she question the guy why he wanted to spend time with his kids instead of her..🙄 Im like bitch what 🤣 a patent should NEVER choose a relationship over their children and people that wants to be chosen before someone kids, no, not that either, I would never demand someone to choose me before their kids
@@skylarobrien4766 my mom abandoned me in my teens for some dude she met online and still to this day refuses to acknowledge the abandonment. now she’s always telling me how i left her because i don’t reach out to her. it’s ridiculous haha
@@kjc5513 it’s a lot harder then right or wrong because of the role models in his life have obviously not done anything to help him but he clearly knows right and wrong and he clearly regrets those types of actions it’s also an extremely intense situation where he’s making his mom (for her own good) pick him or her abusive bf
Nah his face looks 15-16 but his body makes him look older and how mature and grown up he is makes him appear older. If I didn’t know he was 15 I’d probably guess like 17-18.
The feeling of not wanting to go home hit hard. I spend 90% of my time in my car because of feeling that way. Staying out late every night gets so exhausting. I hope she actually chooses her son.
Same. When I turned 18 & got to college I would stay away from home as often as I could. All my parents did was argue and fight & sometimes I would end up being involved. I couldn't take it and every offer I got to go out with friends, I took it
Same for me. I had the chance to move to my grandparents and just visit my mom on weekends so I did. Then I had the chance to move out of my grandpa's so I did. My family all have similarities but with that makes whatever differences big and our reactions to it bigger. It also didn't help that my brother was very violent. And then everyone else started becoming violent and sadly at that point I learned violence too. Now not living together, we have a great relationship. But what happens around you as a kid definitely changes you. As a kid, I spent so much time at friends' houses or in highschool I had so many extracurricular activities and I was barely home. I remember asking a friend to stay over because there was a huge fight going on at my grandparents between them, mom and her bf, and my brother due to what my brother did. It wasn't safe for me my grandma told me so she drove me over to that friends house. My mom's last two ex's were trying to hide the bs they put my mom through. But towards the end of both relationships, it started to slip and they'd try doing it to me. And around that time my mom finally had enough and left. I hope this mother does the same. I'm a little worried bc she was making excuses on stage as to why she stays. While they are valid concerns, Steve's there to help them with such things. She should never pick a man over her kids and I hope she truly does pick her kids.
Same I used to play basketball, softball, run cross country, track, and wrestle. Also chorus and steel drum band and theatre. I did everything I could to stay away from home because I hated it so much
That was the only reason I remembered this episode. I knew this was the episode where the kid stood up for his mother and it made Steve proud and me as well
@@ripeager9338 He's not waiting. That man has been TERRORIZING Freddy since he was a small child. He only recently stopped beating on him. Plus it's the mental abuse that does the long term damage. 😔 The physical abuse is nothing.
it's a tactic abusers use often. when we ask "why do women stay with their abusers" it's because they became dependent on them. just like the mother here and countless women in the world, the abuser is the one that owns the home and the victims are afraid to get help because they ask themselves "where are we going to live after?"
This is a prime example of why you shouldn’t depend on a man, spouse, etc. All she kept saying is “where are we gonna go?”. So now she’s stuck having to take all this just so her kids can have a roof over their head but the roof is filled with chaos and abuse.
@@dr.aquafresh58 I literally just bought a house with my significant other lmao. There’s a difference between dependent and CODEPENDENT and that’s what that mother is.
@@dr.aquafresh58 I never said that. If my significant other moved out today, we would both sell the home since we BOTH own it. If my significant other moved out today, I’d have no trouble finding a smaller place to live on my OWN. My significant other and I do depend on each other but we are not codependent to the point that we cannot survive without each other. He makes more money than I do, but I can easily live on my own which I did for three years prior to even meeting him at less than what I make now. This woman has made multiple children and is now so codependent on that man that she cannot even remove herself and her kids from an abusive situation without ending up completely homeless with nowhere to go. In fact, it’s a tactic abusers use to make sure you can’t leave them! They isolate you, make you think you can depend on them completely and that’s when the abuse begins. That’s why, no matter what, you always have your own. Even if it’s just a back up.
@@chelseagrace1000 I agree. You are completely right. That is failing. I just know that most people in America would be financially strapped if they were in a similar situation. Maybe the same exact situation is just digging your own hole.
That 15 year old is going to make one hell of a father figure to his younger siblings. 1- Teaching no tolerance for abuse 2- Being honest 3- Stand for what’s right
I’m doing the same for my younger siblings. Sure I may not have been the perfect older brother to one of my sisters. Being told that she was on drugs, me getting on her case about that, then her telling me she’s clean and sober. I don’t know what to believe. I want to believe my sister because she’s my baby along with my 2 other younger sisters and my younger brother.
That 15 year old "child" had 50 times the maturity his stepfather had, and a lot more sense than his mother did. He had courage and I pray he has a great life now, and so do his Mom & siblings!
When there's a word 'step' in front of mom dad, etc. You're still technically a parent to their kid. Whether or not they like it. You're still a parent to the biological kids. For example, a stepmother. The mother isn't related to dad bio kids but still a parent to them. Another one step sibling. You see here. The siblings aren't related by blood, but they are still technically sibling blood or not. So when he said, "That's her son, not my son," it shows you he isn't capable of being a real stepfather who loves the kids no matter what step kids included. But yeah, he ain't a real father, let alone a real stepfather. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
You can’t put a man above your children and that’s all she’s done . I feel for them kids . At least the son isn’t taking no shit anymore . He has a great head on his shoulders. Hopefully she really stays away and it’s not for the camera. Idk why she’s leaving now when she could’ve done left this whole time. I wish he would’ve updated this episode I know it’s older
Hate the fact that THE MOTHER called the show because her son was "out of control" the audacity this woman has to still be called a mother. Her son is more of an adult then she is
@@Saintsrow1824 bruh if I was the mother I would've kicked the husband out, your supposed to protect your child at all costs not force him protect himself
@@Saintsrow1824 it's not talking shit you don't choose anything over your kids let alone that fat peice of shit say he's gonna kick his ass when turns 18. I'm not a parent and wanted to talk some sense into and beat that fat fuck within an inch of his life. Don't beat people, don't threat to or attempt to beat up kids period. What's your response to that I'm waiting.
this one hit way too close to home for me. the son sounded like me. when my folks split up when i was 5 i suddenly became 15. always knew i had to watch out and protect my mother even if was only a child. i hope his mother wised up and left this joker, and i hope the son is doing well today
Hit close to me too. My parents never split up, but my dad was emotionally abusive and my mom was convinced that wedding vows of till death do us part had to be taken literal no matter how unhappy the marriage and household is. I was that 15 year old standing up for myself and my mother. My mom was always all about "keeping the peace" and I said screw that. Sadly my mother passed at young age and my dad finally has seen the error of his ways and forgiveness and healing between my dad and I have began to happen 15 years later.
They clap at the part where Steve gets on the boy for calling his mom names, but not at the part where the boy is talking about that he’s had enough and that he finally is sticking up for himself. Yeah this audience was atrocious that day.
One thing my mom always told me growing up "when a man lifts his hand and hits you you walk away and take the kids with you because he will do it again"
@@syuriidistic exactly it's so annoying when the women says she is scared but doesn't even defend her children when she is the one who brought the danger in the house to begin with now days all the stuff u see likes this keeps me single
That’s crazy I went to elementary school with Freddy and he would always have angry outburst in class.. you never know what someone is going through when they get home. I pray Freddy is doing good today!!
He's clearly a good kid. Protective and proactive, trying to mitigate an abuser while also trying to manage big relationships which clearly seem complex for a 15 year old boy. I hope he is okay
This young man is very inspirational. He made changes to make sure he could protect himself and his family. This woman needs to grow up and get rid of this pos.
woah. The fact that he is only 15 and he HAD to lift weights to protect himself, his other siblings and his mother is just heartbreaking. But still I have to say that is a good son right there wanting to protect his mother from an abusive monster and scum bag like that. I would do the same for my mother. Protect her with everything that I have in my life
I have a second husband who came into the picture at the same age, my daughter was 3 and I made it clear that if he so much as looked at her sideways, there would be serious consequences. This child is being beaten by this stepfather? Wow. I would be in jail if that were me, because no man will put his hands on my kid and survive. As parents, we set the expections for how others treat our children, including the other parent, biological or not. We teach respect by showing respect to our spouses AND our kids.
@J. H. Guess what, it isn't always the WOMAN'S fault. My ex beat the shit out of me AND cheated on me. HELL NO, I wasn't staying with that TRASH! But my SECOND husband treats me like a queen. Loves and respects, not just me, but my daughter as well. So much so, that when she turned 18, her DEADBEAT father who made ZERO effort to be a part of her life, lost HIS RIGHT to tell her WHO got to be her dad, and she CHOSE my husband to be her dad, doing an adult adoption for father's day! THINK WHAT YOU WANT, BUT MOST OF THESE MEN GET WHAT THEY DESERVE! Keep ASSuming without all the facts, you may end up one of them.
Freddy seems like a terrific kid, knowing this is an older episode I just know that he's grown up into a mature protective man, I just know that he's gonna be a awesome father to his future kids.
I really want to give Freddy a hug, he's well-intended and learning, I'm not upset at him for his previous frowned upon actions because his "father-figure" taught him this. It's really touching to see his situation, and the step-dad was so immature and unlikeable i genuinely cant stand him
His stepfather isn't a real Man and I question what kind of "father" he ever was to him and his brothers and sisters. He may have been dog shit but at least he showed our guy what the opposite of a real man is. Freddy knows what not to be. And by the way he carried himself at 15 I dint think we need to worry about him. The kid stepped up.
You can tell from this story that the mother is one of those women who knows that her son is hitting a raw nerve in the truth when it comes to it. However the mother is so afraid of being alone and starting over from scratch that she would rather stay in an abusive relationship and tell her son to fall in line then to just basically do her own thing and be in a healthy environment for her and her children. This is one of those situations where the sun is either going to have to apply for emancipation or just go no contact with everybody in that household when he turns 18. Even though this was an old episode I hope he either got out of that house through emancipation or just literally through no contact at 18
I must say that it's not always the fact a woman is afraid to be alone, but the abuse will cause self esteem and self security issues. As an abuse survivor, my ex made me feel like I couldn't do anything without him, and it didn't happen overnight, but over a long period of time. He made me question everything I saw and heard. Watching this, I see all the signs... We're not always afraid to leave because we'll be alone, but because we're afraid of what he will do. When he hits you, you believe it when he threatens to harm others....even worse when the law system has already failed you, and you don't know who to trust for help.
My mom was like this with my Dad and her ex. I’m not mad at her for it but, she passed away recently because of her exes actions. I feel so much anger and hatred.
This is my mother with her boyfriend, staying in a volatile and toxic relationship because she doesn't want to be alone. They swear that they love each other, but they get along as well as rivaled siblings.
Trauma bonds are real things in abusive relationships, and it takes a long time for you to be able to justify leaving, and once you do it all hits you, like what are you doing with your life. I hope that her son helped her see the truth of it all so that they can all start over together. They’ll be all the better for it.
I don't think it's only the matter they won't leave because they don't wanna be alone. I think they also think that no one else would ever want them because like in this case, the female is overweight, probably drinks and do drugs, got no intention of ever having a job, got nothing to offer in terms of outdoors activites and healty lifestyle. Like what man would wanna marry her after she divorce? No man wants a lazy wife that spends her day eating and doing drugs.
I knew him personally growing up, I used to live on his block and we went to school together. Jeff recently just passed away and his mom died in 2011 from cancer. I'm still friends with him facebook and he seems to be doing better now. There was always a lot of screaming and them yelling at the kids. It was pretty much a broken home.
Never ceases to amaze me that people choose strangers they've known for a short time over their own children. Props to all the parents that take immediate action to protect their children on the show.
Normally, I don’t excuse bad behavior. However, this young man had a reason to have a disposition towards his stepfather. The way he came out on the set, I see why he acts the way he does towards that a**hole.
Feel so sorry that he had to grow up so fast. People should let there children enjoy childhood while they can, it's bittersweet that he will be a great man. God bless and protect him xxx
I'm 16, and I've gone through exactly what Freddy's has gone through. It only stopped in July of 2023. I can relate so much to this kid because I was in the exact same situation. It's crazy to see how similar children who have gone through the same treatment end up being, mature too early, mental health struggles. I've had to fight for my mother the same way he had to, and I hope for him all of this bs has stopped. Never ever should a parent put a relationship before their children. If a step-parent is not ready or mature enough to take care of kids, then hell, he shouldn't be around in the first place. Adults make their choices, choices that affect kids. My step-father is in prison today, and I am still recovering. I have scars, anxiety, panic attacks about everything that happened. No kids or teenager should have to go through that. I am praying for my recovery and his because this is truly traumatic.
I get that’s his mom but how can Steve say he shouldn’t act like that towards his mom when she’s not protecting her kids. Her son shouldn’t have had to do all this to protect his family. That was her job. He’s not really abusing them in front of the son because he knows he wouldn’t stand and watch anymore and he could beat him now.
It's the old school way of thinking even if your parent allows you to be abused or mistreated by their spouse or long-term partner they still expect for you to treat them with respect even if they are in the wrong. And the sad part about it is most of these parents don't realize that until the children had just had enough and called them out of their names
I think it's because Steve sees that she's a victim of that man's abuse too. He encouraged her to be strong for her kids and leave, and for her son to be respectful and kind to his mom.
@@Kendra12 nobody encourages somebody to be respectful to someone who allows their children to be abused there's no way you expect a 15-year-old boy to take the moral High ground and be respectful to his mother who not only is being abused by the same man who's abusing him but also is enabling the abuse there's no way
She's pathetic! Full of excuses as to why she can't leave him & pointing blame at her beautiful son. 😡 Freddie, one day you will raise your own family the RIGHT way. Bless you. 🥰
My heart breaks for her son. Parents , please chose your kids! FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE DAMN BACK, PLEASE CHOSE YOUR CHILDREN! When all these “spouses” leave , they’re the only ones who will be there.
I'll never forget that dude. I thought he was a grown man when I first saw the episode, but was shocked when I found out that he was only 15 at the time I hope he and his mom are doing better since then
This mother should know that respect is earned - not given. Just the fact you gave birth to him doesn't mean you're entitled to respect, especially when you choose the abuser over your kids!
It's hard for me not to get angry when I see this. All 3 of my grown sons KNEW they came first in my life. What is wrong with this mother? The son is more mature than the step-dad. I'd die for my children? Prediction....no matter what door this woman chooses...she'll go back to this guy. I've seen it so many times.
His partner in the future would be very lucky, if he chooses to have one. I hope he gets therapy too because too much violence affecting him might get to him one day if he's stressed enough.
The stepfather is a nasty piece of work! a bully and blaming it on his wife and stepson!..disgusting...and the son acting out cussing out his mum?..has learned that from his stepfather..l feel it for the mum..but no one would be putting their hands on my kids...EVER!..
I love how brave the son was to stand up for his mom,and protect her and get her away from this man….I pray that he and his mom can work on the mother and son relationship.
@Eminem Exactly right. I'm not the kid's parent and I feel horrible for him and want to protect him. It's hard to see how any parent could feel any differently
I'm proud of him stood up to your mom and making a stand and it took guts, so I new it was like, and I realized that It's the father's fault for coming home and arguing, so you should be thankful that you mother trying to save the son from this reckless behavior.
I don't know how many times I heard that exact line growing up. My step dad at the time was 6'4 and around 400 pounds. I Wasn't even half his height and around 100 pounds. My mom would get mad at me for defending her. I never understood that. They used to split up almost every year till I was about 14 almost 15 when they spit up again and then My mom dropped me on my father's doors step so that my stepdad would come back. He said I was the problem. This clip hit me hard that I expected it to. My step dad never did fight me he was to fat and lazy by the time I was 18 and I wasnt around. I turned 18 In Massachusetts 600 miles away from them
That's a BIG 15 year old.. as in burly and healthy. It's incredibly sad that he had to bulk up in order to protect himself from his step father. This whole story is just really sad. He's a very handsome dude, I hope he and his family are doing okay now.
😭😭😭😭 OUT OF EVERY STEVE SHOWS, REALLY THIS ONE IS TOUCHING MY HEART. I FELT VERY SAD AND CRIED ALL NIGHT. BECAUSE AM IN THIS SITUATION, MY PARENTS DIVORCED, GOT REMARRIED AND IT REALLY TOOK A TOIL IN MY UPBRINGING. 😢😢😢😢 YES MOTHER'S LOVE IS SOMETHING ELSE. HE DEFENDING HIS MOM AND SIBLINGS REALLY BROKE MU HEART 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
This happened to me and my siblings abused in every way possible all through childhood we were terrorised and lived in fear we were threatened not to tell anyone and couldn't speak about it nobody heard nobody saw and nobody cared and we are messed up for life this was in the 60s and 70s and we have never spoken about it even to each other but it shaped my life for ever and I consider myself strong to have survived my heart goes out to anyone experiencing this it really does.
It’s already sad the fact at 15 he HAD to lift weights to protect himself and his mother… I’m so sorry!!
I tell you what I wouldn't fight his ass now look like he would knock you out with just one punch but I respect this dude he been a man for a long time now God bless his life
Smol Chad, Imma be right beside him in battle
@@rion7088 I feel you on that bro
He's probably stronger now
Isn't that sad. The step-dad has that "I'm going to break you" attitude. This type of guy has the 'You OWE ME respect!' What is this? Boot camp? You EARN respect. Not demand it.
Can tell this is an old episode man but I know this young man has turned out to be a fine gentleman. Carrying your self like this at 15. As a father I would be proud
That's so sweet...And I agree
He has qualities. And protective at such a young age
He's a good kid
I'm so glad that he did what he did and fought for his mom that's just respect
Just by the aspect ratio alone you can tell that it's old
nothing breaks my heart more than seeing a child tell their mother “i need you to choose me” cause it should NEVER come down to that. STOP PUTTING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS OVER YOUR CHILDREN.
Yes girl!
And also, I will never forget this 🤣 my friend met a guy and he had kids, and My friend is...well, she is, to say 😅 and she question the guy why he wanted to spend time with his kids instead of her..🙄 Im like bitch what 🤣 a patent should NEVER choose a relationship over their children and people that wants to be chosen before someone kids, no, not that either, I would never demand someone to choose me before their kids
My mom did that….told me at 13 years old that her kids weren’t her number 1 priority anymore and that it was her relationship with my stepdad
@@skylarobrien4766 my mom abandoned me in my teens for some dude she met online and still to this day refuses to acknowledge the abandonment. now she’s always telling me how i left her because i don’t reach out to her. it’s ridiculous haha
Family comes first every son loves mom takes raise and make a son and bring to the world
i agree kay children always comes first before everything else if i'm correct
when the son calls his mom names and pushes her, he is exhibiting learned behavior
Exactly. And how can he not when his mother is choosing an abusive man over him
Exactly my thoughts
Ding, ding, ding, sadly, we have a winner. It's tragic, what some kids learn as acceptable behavior
Bruh no he’s 15 he should know better he’s saying what the dads doing is wrong 😑 then does the same how the fuck.
@@kjc5513 it’s a lot harder then right or wrong because of the role models in his life have obviously not done anything to help him but he clearly knows right and wrong and he clearly regrets those types of actions it’s also an extremely intense situation where he’s making his mom (for her own good) pick him or her abusive bf
Freddy is 15 going on 35. I would have never in my life guessed he was 15 if he didn’t say it.
And that 'father' is forty going on 2
acts like a toddler
I thought he was like 20
its crazy
Nah his face looks 15-16 but his body makes him look older and how mature and grown up he is makes him appear older. If I didn’t know he was 15 I’d probably guess like 17-18.
@@ltshaw1140 his face is that of a 15 year old, more like 18
The feeling of not wanting to go home hit hard. I spend 90% of my time in my car because of feeling that way. Staying out late every night gets so exhausting. I hope she actually chooses her son.
I hope she does 2
Same. When I turned 18 & got to college I would stay away from home as often as I could. All my parents did was argue and fight & sometimes I would end up being involved. I couldn't take it and every offer I got to go out with friends, I took it
stay strong
Same for me. I had the chance to move to my grandparents and just visit my mom on weekends so I did. Then I had the chance to move out of my grandpa's so I did. My family all have similarities but with that makes whatever differences big and our reactions to it bigger. It also didn't help that my brother was very violent. And then everyone else started becoming violent and sadly at that point I learned violence too. Now not living together, we have a great relationship. But what happens around you as a kid definitely changes you. As a kid, I spent so much time at friends' houses or in highschool I had so many extracurricular activities and I was barely home. I remember asking a friend to stay over because there was a huge fight going on at my grandparents between them, mom and her bf, and my brother due to what my brother did. It wasn't safe for me my grandma told me so she drove me over to that friends house. My mom's last two ex's were trying to hide the bs they put my mom through. But towards the end of both relationships, it started to slip and they'd try doing it to me. And around that time my mom finally had enough and left. I hope this mother does the same. I'm a little worried bc she was making excuses on stage as to why she stays. While they are valid concerns, Steve's there to help them with such things. She should never pick a man over her kids and I hope she truly does pick her kids.
Same I used to play basketball, softball, run cross country, track, and wrestle. Also chorus and steel drum band and theatre. I did everything I could to stay away from home because I hated it so much
8:19 Steve's mic picking up him saying, "I like this kid." I hope hes doing well now, this was some time ago!
That was the only reason I remembered this episode. I knew this was the episode where the kid stood up for his mother and it made Steve proud and me as well
Yeah Steve is right! I like this kid!
I hope that kid is protecting himself and his siblings
Freddy's mum should protect her kids and leave that man. .. How can any mum stay with a man who threatens to beat a kid when he turns 18.
At least he's willing to wait
@@ripeager9338 but he didn't wait. He abused him before he turned 18.
@@ripeager9338 He's not waiting. That man has been TERRORIZING Freddy since he was a small child. He only recently stopped beating on him. Plus it's the mental abuse that does the long term damage. 😔 The physical abuse is nothing.
This is from 2010 Freddy's 27 now but I agree
it's a tactic abusers use often. when we ask "why do women stay with their abusers" it's because they became dependent on them. just like the mother here and countless women in the world, the abuser is the one that owns the home and the victims are afraid to get help because they ask themselves "where are we going to live after?"
This is a prime example of why you shouldn’t depend on a man, spouse, etc. All she kept saying is “where are we gonna go?”. So now she’s stuck having to take all this just so her kids can have a roof over their head but the roof is filled with chaos and abuse.
Obviously, you've never been in an adult relationship or you would understand that is what living with someone is all about, Depending on each other!
@@dr.aquafresh58 I literally just bought a house with my significant other lmao. There’s a difference between dependent and CODEPENDENT and that’s what that mother is.
@@chelseagrace1000 so, if you're significant other moved out today, you'd be fine at home with all of your incurred expenses?
@@dr.aquafresh58 I never said that. If my significant other moved out today, we would both sell the home since we BOTH own it. If my significant other moved out today, I’d have no trouble finding a smaller place to live on my OWN. My significant other and I do depend on each other but we are not codependent to the point that we cannot survive without each other. He makes more money than I do, but I can easily live on my own which I did for three years prior to even meeting him at less than what I make now. This woman has made multiple children and is now so codependent on that man that she cannot even remove herself and her kids from an abusive situation without ending up completely homeless with nowhere to go. In fact, it’s a tactic abusers use to make sure you can’t leave them! They isolate you, make you think you can depend on them completely and that’s when the abuse begins. That’s why, no matter what, you always have your own. Even if it’s just a back up.
@@chelseagrace1000 I agree. You are completely right. That is failing. I just know that most people in America would be financially strapped if they were in a similar situation. Maybe the same exact situation is just digging your own hole.
That 15 year old is going to make one hell of a father figure to his younger siblings.
1- Teaching no tolerance for abuse
2- Being honest
3- Stand for what’s right
You're damn right! He's got a good head on his shoulders & I hope he's doing amazing now.
Yes indeed he is. It sounds like he does know what's right and what is wrong
And a hell of a Tight End lol 💪
His experience made him a Man 🙌❤️
I’m doing the same for my younger siblings. Sure I may not have been the perfect older brother to one of my sisters. Being told that she was on drugs, me getting on her case about that, then her telling me she’s clean and sober. I don’t know what to believe. I want to believe my sister because she’s my baby along with my 2 other younger sisters and my younger brother.
That 15 year old "child" had 50 times the maturity his stepfather had, and a lot more sense than his mother did. He had courage and I pray he has a great life now, and so do his Mom & siblings!
I understand the law sees him as a “child”. However childhood is done with once you have gone through/started puberty, biologically speaking.
“That’s her son not my son” what a sick dude.
When there's a word 'step' in front of mom dad, etc. You're still technically a parent to their kid. Whether or not they like it. You're still a parent to the biological kids. For example, a stepmother. The mother isn't related to dad bio kids but still a parent to them. Another one step sibling. You see here. The siblings aren't related by blood, but they are still technically sibling blood or not. So when he said, "That's her son, not my son," it shows you he isn't capable of being a real stepfather who loves the kids no matter what step kids included. But yeah, he ain't a real father, let alone a real stepfather. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
You can’t put a man above your children and that’s all she’s done . I feel for them kids . At least the son isn’t taking no shit anymore . He has a great head on his shoulders. Hopefully she really stays away and it’s not for the camera. Idk why she’s leaving now when she could’ve done left this whole time. I wish he would’ve updated this episode I know it’s older
Agreed but this show is from 2010 so Freddy is 27 by now. Hopefully the mom eventually left the scumbag
Hate the fact that THE MOTHER called the show because her son was "out of control" the audacity this woman has to still be called a mother. Her son is more of an adult then she is
Oh yea it’s easy to talk shit when you’re not in the situation of the mother
@@Saintsrow1824 bruh if I was the mother I would've kicked the husband out, your supposed to protect your child at all costs not force him protect himself
@@Saintsrow1824 it's not talking shit you don't choose anything over your kids let alone that fat peice of shit say he's gonna kick his ass when turns 18. I'm not a parent and wanted to talk some sense into and beat that fat fuck within an inch of his life. Don't beat people, don't threat to or attempt to beat up kids period. What's your response to that I'm waiting.
@@Saintsrow1824 parents who don't protect their children from abuse do not get a pass period point blank
I have a suspicion, might be a crazy one but what if that guy manipulated her into doing it
I wish there was an update. I would love to hear the outcome of this story. What a strong young man, hope the mother chose right.
this one hit way too close to home for me. the son sounded like me. when my folks split up when i was 5 i suddenly became 15. always knew i had to watch out and protect my mother even if was only a child. i hope his mother wised up and left this joker, and i hope the son is doing well today
I'm really sorry to hear that. That's a tough life.
@@ShilasSpellboundCreations thank you. But it did make me the man I am today
Hit close to me too. My parents never split up, but my dad was emotionally abusive and my mom was convinced that wedding vows of till death do us part had to be taken literal no matter how unhappy the marriage and household is. I was that 15 year old standing up for myself and my mother. My mom was always all about "keeping the peace" and I said screw that. Sadly my mother passed at young age and my dad finally has seen the error of his ways and forgiveness and healing between my dad and I have began to happen 15 years later.
They clap at the part where Steve gets on the boy for calling his mom names, but not at the part where the boy is talking about that he’s had enough and that he finally is sticking up for himself. Yeah this audience was atrocious that day.
Exactly.. like wtff big deal with their stupid condescending looks
somebody in the background said “i like this kid” lol. he’s a great kid. 😂💪🏽8:20
If you bring a man into your home that MAN IS NEVER ALLOWED TO HIT YOUR KIDS FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO HEAR IT !
Right!
100% facts!
One thing my mom always told me growing up "when a man lifts his hand and hits you you walk away and take the kids with you because he will do it again"
@@syuriidistic exactly it's so annoying when the women says she is scared but doesn't even defend her children when she is the one who brought the danger in the house to begin with now days all the stuff u see likes this keeps me single
@@karn1m.680 Are you sure *this* is what keeps you single? Are you sure it's not something about you that makes you undesirable to other people?
That’s crazy I went to elementary school with Freddy and he would always have angry outburst in class.. you never know what someone is going through when they get home. I pray Freddy is doing good today!!
Lame answer. Blaming his wife and son. Pathetic. I feel so sorry for his mom he’s only 15 years old!
This is from 2010 so Freddy's like 27 today, hopefully the mom dumped the bitch ass step dad by now
I feel sorry for all the children
So much respect for Freddy👏🏾
He's clearly a good kid. Protective and proactive, trying to mitigate an abuser while also trying to manage big relationships which clearly seem complex for a 15 year old boy.
I hope he is okay
This young man is very inspirational. He made changes to make sure he could protect himself and his family. This woman needs to grow up and get rid of this pos.
She obviously doesn't see the irony in her begging her son to respect her when she's been displaying nothing but men that don't respect her
I feel for the lad he should be living in peace and love so should the mum. Let that man go.
It's from 2010, but hopefully she did eventually
woah. The fact that he is only 15 and he HAD to lift weights to protect himself, his other siblings and his mother is just heartbreaking. But still I have to say that is a good son right there wanting to protect his mother from an abusive monster and scum bag like that. I would do the same for my mother. Protect her with everything that I have in my life
I have a second husband who came into the picture at the same age, my daughter was 3 and I made it clear that if he so much as looked at her sideways, there would be serious consequences. This child is being beaten by this stepfather? Wow. I would be in jail if that were me, because no man will put his hands on my kid and survive. As parents, we set the expections for how others treat our children, including the other parent, biological or not. We teach respect by showing respect to our spouses AND our kids.
@J. H. Guess what, it isn't always the WOMAN'S fault. My ex beat the shit out of me AND cheated on me. HELL NO, I wasn't staying with that TRASH! But my SECOND husband treats me like a queen. Loves and respects, not just me, but my daughter as well. So much so, that when she turned 18, her DEADBEAT father who made ZERO effort to be a part of her life, lost HIS RIGHT to tell her WHO got to be her dad, and she CHOSE my husband to be her dad, doing an adult adoption for father's day! THINK WHAT YOU WANT, BUT MOST OF THESE MEN GET WHAT THEY DESERVE! Keep ASSuming without all the facts, you may end up one of them.
what about a man is meant to kept? you a walking red flag
@J. H. something wrong with you! Seriously!
You are completely right!!!
@@ms.munchkin8264 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That man has the maturity level of a teenager. Seriously thats pathetic when you're 40.
This is an older episode sure but I hope this guys grown into a good young man. Hope he is safe and happy.
Freddy seems like a terrific kid, knowing this is an older episode I just know that he's grown up into a mature protective man, I just know that he's gonna be a awesome father to his future kids.
I really want to give Freddy a hug, he's well-intended and learning, I'm not upset at him for his previous frowned upon actions because his "father-figure" taught him this. It's really touching to see his situation, and the step-dad was so immature and unlikeable i genuinely cant stand him
Step Dad cheated on his mom with several woman
His stepfather isn't a real Man and I question what kind of "father" he ever was to him and his brothers and sisters. He may have been dog shit but at least he showed our guy what the opposite of a real man is. Freddy knows what not to be. And by the way he carried himself at 15 I dint think we need to worry about him. The kid stepped up.
i still love that you can vaguely hear Steve say "I like this kid" around 8:19
You can tell from this story that the mother is one of those women who knows that her son is hitting a raw nerve in the truth when it comes to it. However the mother is so afraid of being alone and starting over from scratch that she would rather stay in an abusive relationship and tell her son to fall in line then to just basically do her own thing and be in a healthy environment for her and her children. This is one of those situations where the sun is either going to have to apply for emancipation or just go no contact with everybody in that household when he turns 18. Even though this was an old episode I hope he either got out of that house through emancipation or just literally through no contact at 18
I must say that it's not always the fact a woman is afraid to be alone, but the abuse will cause self esteem and self security issues. As an abuse survivor, my ex made me feel like I couldn't do anything without him, and it didn't happen overnight, but over a long period of time. He made me question everything I saw and heard. Watching this, I see all the signs... We're not always afraid to leave because we'll be alone, but because we're afraid of what he will do. When he hits you, you believe it when he threatens to harm others....even worse when the law system has already failed you, and you don't know who to trust for help.
My mom was like this with my Dad and her ex. I’m not mad at her for it but, she passed away recently because of her exes actions. I feel so much anger and hatred.
This is my mother with her boyfriend, staying in a volatile and toxic relationship because she doesn't want to be alone. They swear that they love each other, but they get along as well as rivaled siblings.
Trauma bonds are real things in abusive relationships, and it takes a long time for you to be able to justify leaving, and once you do it all hits you, like what are you doing with your life. I hope that her son helped her see the truth of it all so that they can all start over together. They’ll be all the better for it.
I don't think it's only the matter they won't leave because they don't wanna be alone. I think they also think that no one else would ever want them because like in this case, the female is overweight, probably drinks and do drugs, got no intention of ever having a job, got nothing to offer in terms of outdoors activites and healty lifestyle. Like what man would wanna marry her after she divorce? No man wants a lazy wife that spends her day eating and doing drugs.
Steve saying under his breath “I like this kid”. Me too steve !
"I'm a monster too"
The only truth he speaks
"You wanna throw 'em too? Let's throw 'em together!"🥺
Aaww, the widdle stepdad wants to play with Steve.
100,000% agree with "you want your son you'll leave him" much respect for the young man.
I knew him personally growing up, I used to live on his block and we went to school together. Jeff recently just passed away and his mom died in 2011 from cancer. I'm still friends with him facebook and he seems to be doing better now. There was always a lot of screaming and them yelling at the kids. It was pretty much a broken home.
Rip to his mother. Glad to hear he is doing better now aswell
@@jasonolafami4528 yea he works at a car shop or something now but we talk here and there
@@jasonolafami4528 the whole neighborhood was pretty dark and dysfunctional
That's so sad to hear. But hope he's doing OK now
Is the younger siblings alright?
A lot of mothers would love to have a son like this!! God bless that young man. I pray you finally gets the support and love he deserves
Never ceases to amaze me that people choose strangers they've known for a short time over their own children. Props to all the parents that take immediate action to protect their children on the show.
“Maybe a couple sit ups here and there” LOL! Steve 🤣🤣
He's a big boy! I was kind of surprised when he said he was only 15!! He reminds me of Lou Ferrigno 👍
Normally, I don’t excuse bad behavior. However, this young man had a reason to have a disposition towards his stepfather. The way he came out on the set, I see why he acts the way he does towards that a**hole.
8:20 steve saying i like this kid under his breathe says it all
What a wonderful kind Person he is ❤
Feel so sorry that he had to grow up so fast. People should let there children enjoy childhood while they can, it's bittersweet that he will be a great man. God bless and protect him xxx
I'm 16, and I've gone through exactly what Freddy's has gone through. It only stopped in July of 2023. I can relate so much to this kid because I was in the exact same situation. It's crazy to see how similar children who have gone through the same treatment end up being, mature too early, mental health struggles. I've had to fight for my mother the same way he had to, and I hope for him all of this bs has stopped. Never ever should a parent put a relationship before their children. If a step-parent is not ready or mature enough to take care of kids, then hell, he shouldn't be around in the first place. Adults make their choices, choices that affect kids. My step-father is in prison today, and I am still recovering. I have scars, anxiety, panic attacks about everything that happened. No kids or teenager should have to go through that. I am praying for my recovery and his because this is truly traumatic.
I get that’s his mom but how can Steve say he shouldn’t act like that towards his mom when she’s not protecting her kids. Her son shouldn’t have had to do all this to protect his family. That was her job. He’s not really abusing them in front of the son because he knows he wouldn’t stand and watch anymore and he could beat him now.
It's the old school way of thinking even if your parent allows you to be abused or mistreated by their spouse or long-term partner they still expect for you to treat them with respect even if they are in the wrong. And the sad part about it is most of these parents don't realize that until the children had just had enough and called them out of their names
I think it's because Steve sees that she's a victim of that man's abuse too. He encouraged her to be strong for her kids and leave, and for her son to be respectful and kind to his mom.
@@Kendra12 nobody encourages somebody to be respectful to someone who allows their children to be abused there's no way you expect a 15-year-old boy to take the moral High ground and be respectful to his mother who not only is being abused by the same man who's abusing him but also is enabling the abuse there's no way
@@BIGEAGLEDUDE I agree with you, man, that old school mentality is really outdated if you ask me, I don't go for it
Exactly !!
"let's throw em together" poor guy just wants a friend to play with lmao
Typical narcissistic abuser . I feel sorry for the son . I hope they get rid of the evil stepfather. What a tyrant.
Kudos to him for standing up to his mother ❤
She's pathetic!
Full of excuses as to why she can't leave him & pointing blame at her beautiful son. 😡
Freddie, one day you will raise your own family the RIGHT way.
Bless you. 🥰
My heart breaks for her son. Parents , please chose your kids! FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE DAMN BACK, PLEASE CHOSE YOUR CHILDREN! When all these “spouses” leave , they’re the only ones who will be there.
I'm currently a 15 year old, this kid is one of my few roll models. He might not need a roll model, he is the roll model. What a legend.
I'll never forget that dude. I thought he was a grown man when I first saw the episode, but was shocked when I found out that he was only 15 at the time
I hope he and his mom are doing better since then
I like what Steve said
Steve: “I like this kid”
We all want the Update, i bet he's bigger, protector and good guy.
mother should of got out of this! respected herself and protected her children!
I’m so glad she went with her son, I’m praying for them. 🙏
that dude got real scared when her son came out 😭
Who else heard Steve's comment 8:20 about the 15 years old when he was talking to his mum
When Steve said "I like this kid" I agree I agree. Great kid and I hope that he is doing well in life now
6:44
The way that young man pointed at him and said “But I’m not your kid!” Young man would whip his ass!
the fact that he's FIFTEEN and hes so much BIGGER than his step dad. jesus
This mother should know that respect is earned - not given. Just the fact you gave birth to him doesn't mean you're entitled to respect, especially when you choose the abuser over your kids!
You are so right on that, ramen to that, i absolutely agree with you, if only the majority of people understood that shit
It's hard for me not to get angry when I see this. All 3 of my grown sons KNEW they came first in my life. What is wrong with this mother? The son is more mature than the step-dad. I'd die for my children? Prediction....no matter what door this woman chooses...she'll go back to this guy. I've seen it so many times.
omg when steve says 'i like this kid' so sweet!
damn i really felt for him when he said he "hangs with friends to feel wanted"
He so fine😭😍like I know it’s a very serious issue but he so handsome😭
His partner in the future would be very lucky, if he chooses to have one. I hope he gets therapy too because too much violence affecting him might get to him one day if he's stressed enough.
righttt😭
The stepfather is a nasty piece of work! a bully and blaming it on his wife and stepson!..disgusting...and the son acting out cussing out his mum?..has learned that from his stepfather..l feel it for the mum..but no one would be putting their hands on my kids...EVER!..
I could never be as strong as this kid. To stand face to face with my abuser and not want to gut punch him. Freddie is a real man.
I’m proud of Freddy for standing up for his mother & siblings. I hope Freddy gave him a beating when he was 18. I hope the mother left him.
I love how brave the son was to stand up for his mom,and protect her and get her away from this man….I pray that he and his mom can work on the mother and son relationship.
Wait the girl @ 8:10 😍😍😍
You can't blame the kid for being pissed at a stepfather who abuses him.
You CAN, however, blame a mother who stays with a man who abuses her son.
@Eminem Exactly right. I'm not the kid's parent and I feel horrible for him and want to protect him. It's hard to see how any parent could feel any differently
"I would die for my kids!" Oh, BS. They all say that and they never do the simplest, easiest and most necessary things for their kids.
I really do, I mean, really do, appreciate STEVE'S program. It really does helps, change people's lives.
HE IS FIFTEEN? Holy crap he’s huge for such a young kid. But seems he had to grow up quicker than he should which is sad💔
You can tell the bro is afraid of Freddie 😂
kids gonna be a fucking unit.
I'm proud of him stood up to your mom and making a stand and it took guts, so I new it was like, and I realized that It's the father's fault for coming home and arguing, so you should be thankful that you mother trying to save the son from this reckless behavior.
I don't know how many times I heard that exact line growing up. My step dad at the time was 6'4 and around 400 pounds. I Wasn't even half his height and around 100 pounds. My mom would get mad at me for defending her. I never understood that. They used to split up almost every year till I was about 14 almost 15 when they spit up again and then My mom dropped me on my father's doors step so that my stepdad would come back. He said I was the problem. This clip hit me hard that I expected it to. My step dad never did fight me he was to fat and lazy by the time I was 18 and I wasnt around. I turned 18 In Massachusetts 600 miles away from them
He's not a troubled teen I can tell that he's a good kid all he wants is for his mother to be happy
That kid’s a real man.
Notice how the step-father licks his lips and how his eyes change when the son comes back out- he looks nervous af.
That's a BIG 15 year old.. as in burly and healthy. It's incredibly sad that he had to bulk up in order to protect himself from his step father. This whole story is just really sad. He's a very handsome dude, I hope he and his family are doing okay now.
😭😭😭😭 OUT OF EVERY STEVE SHOWS, REALLY THIS ONE IS TOUCHING MY HEART. I FELT VERY SAD AND CRIED ALL NIGHT. BECAUSE AM IN THIS SITUATION, MY PARENTS DIVORCED, GOT REMARRIED AND IT REALLY TOOK A TOIL IN MY UPBRINGING. 😢😢😢😢
YES MOTHER'S LOVE IS SOMETHING ELSE. HE DEFENDING HIS MOM AND SIBLINGS REALLY BROKE MU HEART 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I hope they do a update 🥹❤️
Im proud of the kid fir caring about his mum
We need an update on this
Omg, I thought he was in his 20s!! 😱😮😳😲 SHOW teach respect, be respectful and kids will LEARN respect!
This happened to me and my siblings abused in every way possible all through childhood we were terrorised and lived in fear we were threatened not to tell anyone and couldn't speak about it nobody heard nobody saw and nobody cared and we are messed up for life this was in the 60s and 70s and we have never spoken about it even to each other but it shaped my life for ever and I consider myself strong to have survived my heart goes out to anyone experiencing this it really does.
A mother showed ALWAYS choose her children over an abusive relationship.
This kid is awesome. I like this kid. 💯
I love it when Steve said I love this kid.
You're a good boy Freddy. You're a great son protecting your mother and standing up for her and a great brother to speak up for your siblings. 💞
If you say you’ll die for your children then you also have to say you’d be willing to actually live for your children too.
This boy is mature, and when he have his own family he'll be a great father
freddy built like a linebacker