Is it a crime to let your kid walk to the store? Apparently, in some places, it is. This Monday, Tamron Hall wades into the murky waters of modern parenting with a daytime exclusive interview featuring Brittany Patterson, the mother whose arrest for allowing her 10-year-old son to make a solo trip to the store sparked a national firestorm. Was it neglect or a reasonable exercise of independence? Hall aims to get Patterson’s perspective on the incident that transformed her into a reluctant symbol of the anxieties surrounding child safety in today’s world.
But the hour isn’t all hand-wringing and parental paranoia. Hall also shines a spotlight on two young people whose quick thinking and bravery saved lives. A 12-year-old boy, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure, rescued his mother from a car wreck following a seizure. And in a story ripped straight from a heartwarming after-school special, an 11-year-old Girl Scout, armed with recently acquired CPR skills, came to the rescue of her father. Talk about earning those merit badges.
This episode of Tamron Hall focuses on real-life situations that have captured public attention through viral videos and online discussions. It’s a formula designed to resonate with viewers glued to their social media feeds, offering a mix of controversy and feel-good stories, all neatly packaged within a one-hour block of daytime television.
Tune in to Tamron Hall this Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM on ABC to see the full interviews and discussions.
