A Reddit post detailing the harsh punishment faced by a student after receiving a 57.4% score in the CBSE Class 12 exams has gone viral, igniting discussions about toxic parenting in India. The student reported that their father not only smashed their laptop but also took away their bed, forcing them to sleep on the floor. This reaction came shortly after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced results on May 13, where 17,80,365 students registered for the exams. The student expressed experiencing verbal, physical, mental, and emotional abuse since the results were announced. The Reddit community responded with empathy, urging the student to focus on their studies and break the generational cycle of abuse. Many commenters reflected on their own experiences and criticized the punitive measures taken by parents, suggesting that such actions only perpetuate a cycle of trauma. This incident has sparked a broader conversation about the need for change in how academic failures are addressed within families, particularly in the context of Indian society.