Attention all moms of gamer teens! Do you find yourself constantly reminding your kid to take a break from the virtual world and hop in the shower? Well, buckle up because this mom’s story is about to take you on a wild ride! Her 15-year-old son “Mike” is a good kid, but his love for gaming has led to some seriously stinky situations. From forgetting to eat to skipping showers for days on end, this mom has tried it all… but what happens when she finally decides to stop the reminders? Get ready for a tale of teenage angst, embarrassing moments, and a lesson in personal hygiene that’ll have you both laughing and cringing!
Gamer Son Loses Track of Time… and Hygiene!

️ Forgetting to Eat, Do Homework… Sound Familiar?

Grades Slipping? Time to Take Away the Console! ❌

The Neverending Battle of the Shower

️ Mom’s Beauty Sleep Interrupted by Late Night Showers

⏰ 9 PM Shower Deadline? Nice Try, Mom!

♀️ Mom’s Had Enough! No More Reminders!

Stinky Athlete Alert!

Still No Shower… How Long Can This Go On?!

Hoodie in 100+ Degree Weather? Something’s Up!

“Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me I Smelled Bad?!”

Crush Calls Out Stinky Situation… How Embarrassing!

Gamer Teen’s Stinky Saga: Mom’s Tough Love Leads to Smelly School Humiliation!
Wow, talk about a stinky situation! This poor mom has been dealing with her gamer son’s lack of hygiene for over a year now, and despite countless reminders, he just can’t seem to tear himself away from the screen long enough to take a shower. Fed up with the constant battle, mom decides to take a hands-off approach… but little did she know, this would lead to her son going 4-5 days without showering! To make matters worse, he plays sports, so you can imagine the funk he was rocking. It all comes to a head when his crush at school calls him out on his odor and offers him deodorant. Talk about a wake-up call! Now, the question on everyone’s mind: Is mom the a-hole for letting her son learn this lesson the hard (and smelly) way? ♀️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this stinky situation!
Learning hygiene the hard way NTA’s advice

Lesson learned for teen: hygiene is important for socializing
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Lock up the gaming system. Parenting done right!

Possible explanation for forgetfulness: commenter suggests ADHD diagnosis

Son needs help with hygiene and console regulation, NTA parent.

Learning hygiene through natural consequences

Teens hygiene lesson: NTA reminds him to shower, gets embarrassed

Hygiene reminder to 15yo sparks NTA comment agreement

Critical comment on parenting and gaming addiction.

Hygiene debate turns into a family power struggle.
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Teens hygiene lesson: Video games over showering? NTA parent.

Parenting advice: Take the computer away and make him accountable
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Parenting struggles summed up in one relatable comment

Parenting advice takes a wrong turn

Teens hygiene habits questioned, commenter says NTA
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ADHD may be a factor in hygiene issues, but not excuse.

Teaching teenage hygiene: Tips for being cool and helpful

Good hygiene is key, especially when trying to market yourself

Learning hygiene the hard way.

Shower reminder leads to important hygiene lesson for teenager

Hygiene lesson for teenager obsessed with video games. NTA.

Set a reminder, not your nose! NTA comment wins.

Taking responsibility and showing remorse is key.

Teachable moment: NTA reminded teen of personal hygiene

Take away video games until basic hygiene and responsibility learned.
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Natural consequences can be a good teacher

Gaming addiction: the real problem behind body odor ♂️

Helpful advice on seeking evaluation for mental health concerns

Letting natural consequences teach hygiene: a win for parenting!

Teaching self-care: NTA comment prompts reminder for teenage hygiene routine

Learning about hygiene the hard way. NTA comment.
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Tough love for a smelly gamer. ♂️
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Parent struggles to enforce hygiene rules with teenage gamer. ESH.

Morning showers could help tackle gaming addiction and hygiene issues

Parent criticized for not dealing with bad hygiene and setting rules

Teachable moment: NTA commenter suggests letting shame teach a lesson

Morning showers are a must! NTA suggests for shower routine.

Teens hygiene lesson learned the hard way
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Hygiene lesson learned!

Hygiene vs Gaming addiction: NTA for reminding younger brother

Encouraging independence: Parenting done right
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15-year-old prioritizes gaming over hygiene, NTA mom suggests discipline

Setting limits on gaming and seeking therapy can help addiction.

Parenting advice for a teen’s excessive gaming and lack of social skills.

Parenting advice sparks YTA debate on gaming and discipline
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Helping a teenager with executive dysfunction and hygiene struggles

Addressing executive dysfunction issues with visual schedules and tools. #NTA

ADHD may be the cause of poor hygiene habits

Life’s lessons are repeated until learned. NTA.

Powerful funk and hygiene shaming. NTA wins this round.

Hygiene advice for teenage boys. NTA for addressing it.

Parent suggests ADHD or depression evaluation for son’s rude behavior.

Parent seeks help for son’s gaming addiction.

Hygiene and video games: Parenting challenges in modern times!

Understanding possible reasons for hygiene issues, including neurodivergence and body-image

Teaching responsibility without being an enabler

Time to grow up and take control of personal hygiene!

Parent called out for enabling teenage tantrums and poor hygiene

Public humiliation is the best medicine for bad hygiene!

Personal hygiene is no one’s responsibility but your own.

Video game addiction concern raised amidst family conflict

Empathy for misunderstood behavior: mental health matters

Harsh criticism of parenting skills, encourages better hygiene habits.

Parenting fail? Commenters call out bad parenting in this section

Avoiding hygiene is a stinky mistake. Not the a**hole.

No sweat! Commenter deems hygiene skills age-appropriate.

Designated non-video game hours for showering and family time

Daily showers are a must! NTA’s advice is spot-on.

Could ADHD be the reason for poor hygiene?

Parent sympathizes with teaching basic hygiene to teenagers. NTA

Hygiene is a must! No one deserves to smell that.
