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One of the toughest parts of parenting little ones is the public meltdown. Nobody likes to contend with a screaming, flailing toddler, especially someplace highly visible, like the middle of Target. That’s when every mom faces a tough decision: Do you discipline your child, knowing prying eyes are watching, or do you appease your little monster with a candy bar until you can find some privacy?

Charlize Theron found herself in a similar situation Thursday while picnicking with her boyfriend Sean Penn and her 2-year-old son Jackson. Apparently, Jackson was acting up, so Charlize decided to put him in a time out, causing him to scream in protest. A female hiker in the area heard the racket and…well let’s see if you can guess what she did to “help.”

Was it:

A) Asked if everything was okay

B) Offered assistance

C) Whipped out a video camera and starting filming

Find out at mom.me…

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