A teen is wondering if he is the a**hole for telling his mom that she embarrassed him while they were out shopping. What started as a simple mistake by the cashier, turned into a heated argument between his mother and the store staff. Read on to find out more about what happened and whether or not the teen is justified in feeling embarrassed by his mother’s actions.
Shopping with mom and sister, what could go wrong?

Mom argues with cashier over $12 blouse, teen feels embarrassed

Mom embarrasses teen by arguing over cashier’s mistake

Mom argues with cashier over return policy, causing embarrassment for teen.

Mom’s argument over cash embarrasses teen at store

Teen feels embarrassed by mom’s argument with cashier

Mom causes a scene over $60 mistake at store
A routine shopping trip with his mom and sister takes an embarrassing turn for this 16-year-old teen. After a movie, they stopped at a clothing store where a mistake in pricing caused a dispute between his mom and the cashier. The teen felt ashamed as his mother argued with store employees over $60, eventually getting her way. But was the argument necessary? The teen seeks advice on whether he’s the jerk or not. Read on for some interesting takes on the situation in the comments.
Mom stands up to sketchy store, commenters agree YTA.

Mom fights for her rightful $60 and teaches an important lesson
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Mom argues for rightful $60 refund, commenters relate to principle.

Commenter defends mom’s right to demand refund from shady store ️

Mom stands up for herself and fights for what’s right

Commenter defends OP’s mom; criticizes store employees, YTA.
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Defending mom from unjustified criticism

Defending the value of hard-earned money

Debate over overcharges and ownership of money causes embarrassment

Teen called out for judging mom’s argument with cashier

Mom stands up for herself against unprofessional store, but embarrassed teen.

Commenter defends mother, argues against scam accusation with evidence

Commenter calls out OP for lack of financial responsibility

Mom was rightfully upset over unfair charges and no returns policy.

Standing up for yourself is more important than feeling embarrassed

Mom was right to argue about overcharging, store policy sucks

Defending against ‘Karen’ meme and suggesting a solution
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Mom stands up to sketchy cashier

Teen thinks mom is wrong for standing up against cashier.

Don’t be embarrassed – your mom is a strong fighter

Defending mom’s actions in cashier argument

‘Not embarrassing to wait for wrongfully taken money’

Don’t let embarrassment cost you big bucks YTA

Commenter defends teen’s mom in store dispute overcharges

Stand up for what’s right

Standing up for yourself is important, even if it’s uncomfortable

Defending mom’s argument with cashier, don’t be naive

Defending mom’s rightful anger: YTA called out

Teen gets called out for being ungrateful towards mom ❤️

Defending mom’s actions against cashier’s scam accusation ️
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Mom stands up to scam, but daughter feels humiliated

Defending mom’s argument at the store

Don’t be ashamed of standing up for what’s right

Defending mom’s argument over company’s error in overcharging $60

Mom argues with cashier over store policy. Commenters side with mom

Mom stands up to potential scam, daughter embarrassed for no reason

Commenter defends mom’s entitlement, calls OP YTA. ♂️

Store policy causes overcharge, commenter supports mom’s refund request.

Commenter defends mother’s actions and encourages assertiveness.

Debating the Karen label: Is it overused or justified?

Mom stands up against store, comment defends her actions

Former cashier validates mom’s right to demand refund

Defending mom’s argument at the store

Cashier defends mom against Karen stereotype

Teen gets roasted by commenter for being entitled

Double charged, wrong price, no refunds? Store’s absurd policy.

Commenter reassures teen that they’re not the a-hole.

Commenter calls out OP for siding against their mom

Commenter calls out OP for privilege and lack of understanding

Retail manager defends mom’s right to demand her refund

Don’t be embarrassed, your mom was fighting for justice!

Commenter defends mom’s argument over $60 overcharge at store.

Standing up for yourself and your money is worth it

Mom stands up for herself at the store.
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Commenter defends mom’s argument with cashier over 60 cents

Sometimes making a scene is necessary to stand up for yourself

Commenter lectures teen on money and respect for mom

User calls out OP’s poor behavior towards their mother.
