It seems like Bode Miller's latest parenting decision has been a rather controversial one. This week, Bode shared a video of his son running hills as a "consequence" after he decided to quit his soccer team, and people have a lot of opinions about what he should have done.
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Bode's son quit the soccer team after the first game
One person called it "bullying behavior"
And, even more harshly, another tweeted, "Tell me you're abusive without telling me you're abusive." Yikes!
As an Olympic gold medalist in American alpine ski racing, it's clear that Bode takes his athletics seriously — not just for him but for his children, too.
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Others thought it was the right move
"I commend you Bode — he was part of a team & others were counting on him, especially during the game. There are consequences in life — we don’t always get what we want," another commenter wrote on his Instagram post, via People. "He may not like it now — but we will learn responsibility."
It's clear that Bode loves his children
He and his wife, Morgan Miller, have a pretty big brood. In total, they're parents to Nash, 7, Easton, 4, Asher, 3, Aksel, 3, Scarlet, 1, and daughter Emeline, who tragically died in an accidental drowning when she was 19 months old. Bode also has two children from a previous relationship: 14-year-old Dace and 9-year-old Nate.
From what we have seen in his other Instagram posts, it looks like these kids are well loved. Sometimes, sticking it out and being a part of the team is worth it, but other times, it's better to walk away. Hopefully his son made the right choice for him!
