The Steve Wilkos Show Season 1 Episode 139 I Burned My Baby
- May 14, 2008
I Burned My Baby is the emotional season 1 episode 139 of The Steve Wilkos Show, a talk show that focuses on family and relationship issues. In this episode, Steve talks to a young mother named Aisha, who is accused of burning her baby's hand on purpose.
Aisha's baby was just a few months old when the incident happened. Aisha's sister, who is also present at the show, claims that Aisha burned the baby's hand with hot water because she was frustrated with the crying. Aisha adamantly denies the accusations, stating that she accidentally spilled the hot water on the baby while trying to wash dishes.
Steve begins the episode by reading out the accusations against Aisha, which include allegations of neglect and abuse. Aisha becomes emotional as Steve presses her to explain what happened. She insists that she did not burn her baby on purpose, but that it was an accident. Aisha's sister, who is sitting next to her, shakes her head in disbelief.
Steve then brings out an expert on child abuse, who explains that burns are a common type of injury in child abuse cases. The expert points out that burns are often inflicted on parts of the body that are easily accessible, such as the hands, feet, and buttocks. Aisha becomes more and more agitated as this discussion goes on.
Steve then brings out the baby's father, who seems to be conflicted about the whole situation. He admits that he doesn't know what to believe, but that he wants to get to the truth. Aisha's sister insists that Aisha is lying and that she did, in fact, burn the baby on purpose.
As the show continues, Steve tries to get to the bottom of what really happened. He tries to clarify the timeline of events leading up to the burn and asks Aisha to demonstrate how she was washing dishes when the incident occurred. Aisha becomes increasingly frustrated and emotional, insisting that she did not do anything wrong.
As the episode draws to a close, Steve offers to send Aisha and her baby for counseling and urges her to be honest about what happened. He also reminds her that if she did abuse her child, she could face serious consequences. Aisha breaks down in tears, declaring her innocence again, while her sister continues to insist that Aisha is not telling the truth.
I Burned My Baby is a powerful and emotional episode of The Steve Wilkos Show that deals with a serious and sensitive topic. The episode does not provide any definitive answers, but it sheds light on the complex nature of child abuse cases. The show's host, Steve Wilkos, is empathetic and compassionate towards Aisha, while still pushing her to be honest and transparent. The episode underscores the importance of seeking help and counseling when dealing with family and relationship issues.