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ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a mother is under investigation by the Department of Social Services after writing “bad” on her son’s head, dressing him in women’s clothes and parading him around a Wal-Mart store as punishment.

The Herald of Rock Hill reports that officers were called to the Rock Hill store Sunday evening and found the boy dressed after in a tutu, women’s boots, a women’s undergarment and a T-shirt.

The word “bad” was written in marker on the back of his shaved head. The mother told police she was punishing her son for fighting and making homophobic remarks.

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