Arnold Schwarzenegger has not only left his mark in the world of bodybuilding but also on pop culture in a way nobody has ever done. And all that can be credited to the discipline he learned as a kid and now he spares no expense to impart that education to children everywhere, sometimes through his films as well. Take the 1990s Kindergarten Cop, which in the last 30-odd years has become an unexpected source of invaluable life lessons.

One of the movie’s clips was recently shared by Arnold Sports on Instagram as the film celebrated its 33rd anniversary. The clip was a scene where the character played by the former Mr. Olympia delivered some reality checks on a group of children as he introduced himself as the “sheriff” and called his students “deputy trainees.”

Arnie’s Kindergarten Cop: An Unlikely Source of Discipline

The post caption was also inspired by the film’s dialogue, “It’s time now to turn this mush into muscles!” This dialogue sparked discussion among fans. They began comparing the on-screen discipline to real life, especially in the context of today’s generation. Of course, there is always going to be debates about parenting methods between generations but Arnie has always strongly believed that kids need to be made responsible for themselves.

The clip he shared from Kindergarten Cop is a literal example of what he means. He plays an undercover sheriff on a mission and joins a school as a teacher to find criminals’ families but he’s focused on catching the bad guys, he also takes on the role of teaching kids about discipline, something that vehemently reflects his philosophy in real life. He believes in guiding children to understand their responsibilities and become independent individuals. According to Austrian Oak, it’s not just about setting rules but about imparting essential habits that contribute to personal growth.

Meanwhile, fans also spoke about the importance of films like this.  One such comment read, “One of my favorite movies. This is why I am tough on my kids. Life should not be sugar-coated, kids need a reality check.” Another mentioned their desire to have a teacher like ‘John Kimble’ “I wish I could had that teacher growing up. Most definitely what most kids need today for sure.”

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