TikToker Recalls Creative Childhood Punishments, From Colorless Rooms to Writing Dictionary Definitions

TikTok Creator Shares Unconventional Childhood Punishments

TikTok creator @ibemakn is prompting discussion about creative forms of childhood discipline after sharing examples of punishments used by her family. In a video posted on March 3, 2026, she encouraged parents to consider unconventional consequences for their children rather than relying only on traditional forms of discipline.

The video had attracted more than 369,400 views and 119,500 likes at the time of publication. One of the stories she recalled involved her mother removing nearly all the color from her bedroom after she had done something wrong. The room was shared with her younger sister, but only @ibemakn’s belongings were changed.

“My mama took all the color out my room,” she said. She explained that her sister’s colorful belongings stayed in place while her own items were replaced with plain, neutral-colored alternatives. “I had a pink blanket,” she recalled. “She gave me a gray blanket.”

According to @ibemakn, her mother also removed books, clothing and toys from her part of the room. As an adult, she came to view the punishment differently. “I thought that was a wicked punishment until I grew up, and I was like, damn, jail would be colorless,” she said.

Dictionary Writing and Other Creative Consequences

The TikTok creator described several other punishments from her upbringing. They included folding laundry from a sock bucket and picking up yard debris one piece at a time. She also recalled an assignment from her father that required her to choose a letter and write down every related adjective and description found in a dictionary.

“I will never forget,” she added while urging parents to explore similarly creative punishments. Her account led commenters to share their own experiences with unusual discipline and lengthy writing assignments.

One commenter described telling a child that their birthday would be taken away, including the child’s age. “I told my son ima[sic] take away his birthday not just the party but his birthday,” they wrote, “he wouldn’t get older until his next birthday.”

Another commenter recalled being required to write through a dictionary as punishment. “My mama made me write the dictionary until she was tired of seeing me write,” the parent wrote. “I got all the way to L … I can’t remember what I did, but I never did again.”

A third commenter said their 8-year-old had to complete a 250-line writing exercise during a family vacation. “My 8-year-old had to write ‘I will not be disrespectful at school. I will follow directions the first time given’ 250 times,” the commenter wrote. They said the child finished the assignment on the final day of spring break while watching cousins enjoy themselves at an Airbnb.

Why This Matters

The responses show how @ibemakn’s story resonated with viewers who remembered discipline centered on repetitive work, writing or the temporary removal of valued possessions. However, the examples remain personal accounts shared through TikTok rather than independently verified reports.

The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify the events described in the video. The details reflect @ibemakn’s account as shared on TikTok, and the identities of the commenters have not been confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who shared the story about the colorless bedroom?

TikTok creator @ibemakn shared the story in a video posted on March 3, 2026.

What punishment did @ibemakn’s mother use?

According to @ibemakn, her mother replaced her colorful belongings with plain, neutral-colored items, including changing a pink blanket to a gray one. She also removed books, clothing and toys from her space.

Were the TikTok claims independently verified?

No. The Daily Dot reported that it was unable to independently verify the events described, and the identities of the commenters were not confirmed.