Supernanny Dad Investigated for Child Abuse

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A family recently featured on the hit reality TV show Supernanny is being investigated for child abuse.

About Supernanny

Supernanny features British nanny Jo Frost, as she travels around the country helping families deal with their children's behavior in positive and functional ways. On the February 13th episode, the family requesting Frost's help was Phil and Debbra Davis, and their five children, whose ages range from 14 to 2.

Mistreatment of the Children

Mr. Davis was shown on camera spanking his children with his hands and with a belt, belittling the kids and his wife and horrifically, slapping his young daughters in the face on more than one occasion. According to news reports, calls have been flooding in to the Florida state Department of Children and Families from concerned viewers.

The department is now investigating the situation and has said that if they believe the children are in danger or are being abused, it's possible that they will be removed from the home for their safety.

Counseling and Anger Management

Supernanny producers have said that Mr. Davis and the rest of his family are seeking counseling, and recommended that Mr. Davis attend anger management classes. Authorities are looking into these claims to ensure that the family is getting some kind of help so that this type of behavior doesn't continue. There is also the possibility of criminal charges being filed against Mr. Davis.

During the show, Frost was blunt and almost forceful with the Davis', in an effort to show them that they are breaking their children's spirits and risking serious injuries.

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