Ep 2. When Good Kids Go Bad

In Modern Family season 3 episode 2 "When Good Kids Go Bad," the focus is on the relationships of the Dunphy family and their struggles with disciplining their children.

The episode begins with Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil (Ty Burrell) discovering that their son Luke (Nolan Gould) has been in trouble at school. They struggle to enforce consequences for his actions without appearing too harsh or too lenient. Meanwhile, their daughter Alex (Ariel Winter) feels ignored and left out of the family drama.

Gloria (Sofía Vergara) and Jay (Ed O'Neill) also have their hands full with their son Manny (Rico Rodriguez), who begins to rebel against their strict parenting style and experiment with drugs. They struggle to find a balance between being authoritative and understanding.

Finally, Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) deal with their adopted daughter Lilly (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) misbehaving at preschool. They face criticism from other parents and teachers and must navigate the complexities of parenting a child from a different culture.

Throughout the episode, the characters grapple with how to discipline their children while also balancing their desire to be good parents and protect them from harm. They learn that effective discipline requires understanding, empathy, and communication.

"When Good Kids Go Bad" showcases the relatable struggles of modern families and their efforts to raise well-behaved children in a complicated world. It explores the challenges of parenting from different perspectives - from the overprotective mother to the tough-love father - while highlighting the importance of love, patience, and forgiveness.