The Griswold Family

'''DANGER: This episode and Mike Ruggles would like to remind NEVER drink underage it can lead to a HANGOVER or DEATH. If you want to drink Alcohol you need to do it in moderation and you need to be over the age 21. The actions of the 16 year old girl is wrong And is not Promoted or advised.'''

'''WARNING: The Episode Contains. Mild Swearing, Realistic Violence, Child Abuse and Alcohol/Beer and Drug References. Viewer Discretion is Advised.'''

Episode summary
In this special, Supernanny Mike Ruggles meets Allen (39) and Roberta Griswold (40). They have two daughters, Brianna (16) and Lauren (11) and two sons, Joe (7) and Alex (2).

Roberta is unable to gain control over her kids. Joe rules the household, as he is out of control, runs around the supermarket, pushes his siblings around, writes slurs and foul words on the supermarket freezer doors, and breaking bottles and jars in the aisles. She handles the kids by venting out her frustration (and "time of the month") with her negatively on the children which is breaking their spirits. Allen has a short fuse and can't stand the chaos So he has resorted to Corporal Punishment. Brianna has an underage drinking problem, partly due to hanging out with college kids and the parents' lack of authority.

Mike is determined to get to the bottom of the negativity in the house, which he feels is the root of the family's problems. Roberta gives up and Allen breaks into tears. Can he help?

Behind the Scenes
This episode was filmed in July 2009.