Mom Cancels Beach Trip Over Son’s Cruel ‘Joke’

Being a parent is tough, especially when it comes to disciplining your child. A 36-year-old mom found herself in a difficult situation when her 14-year-old son played a cruel joke on a girl at school. With her ex-husband undermining her efforts to discipline their son, this mom decided to take matters into her own hands. But did she go too far? Let’s dive into this story and find out! ‍

The Struggle of Co-Parenting ‍♀️

“Cool Dad” vs. “Evil Mom”

A Much-Anticipated Beach Trip ️

A Cruel Joke Takes Its Toll

Mom Confronts Son

Priorities: Mom vs. Cool Stepmom ‍♀️

Beach Trip Cancelled!

A Forced Apology

A Necklace and a Lesson

Son’s Embarrassment

Beach Trip Still Cancelled ❌

Son’s Frustration

Ex-Husband Chimes In

Pressure to Reconsider

Tough Love or Too Harsh?

This mom found herself in a tough spot, trying to discipline her son after he played a cruel joke on a girl at school. With her ex-husband and his wife undermining her efforts, she decided to cancel their much-anticipated beach trip and make her son apologize to the girl in person. Despite the girl accepting the apology, her son and ex-husband believe she’s being too harsh. Is she doing the right thing, or should she reconsider her decision? Let’s see what people think about this situation…

Kudos to the parent for teaching accountability and empathy ❤

Supportive comment suggests family counseling and custody changes.

User praises OP for canceling beach trip over son’s joke.

NTA. Tough love is necessary for spoiled brats

Necklace as a reminder and beach limitations for cruel son. NTA.

Parenting win! Setting boundaries is important.

Teaching consequences for cruel behavior. Ex’s parenting questioned.

Parenting done right teaching consequences and empathy.

Teaching consequences for cruel behavior.

Teaching consequences: NTA mom cancels beach trip over son’s joke

NTA and a lesson in parenting to prevent adult a**holes

Parenting done right . Don’t blame yourself, you tried.

NTA. Good on you for holding him accountable.

Serious consequences for cruel ‘jokes’. NTA parenting win

NTA. Commenter praises parent for standing up to son’s bad behavior.

Supportive comment applauds mom for holding son accountable for misogyny

Bullying can have long-lasting effects. Grateful for supportive parents. ❤️

NTA commenter hopes son learns from potential future consequences.

Ex and stepmom enabling bad behavior, karma will catch up.

Supportive comment, encourages mom to stick to her decision.

NTA. Hard parenting choices are necessary for raising well-adjusted adults.

A supportive comment about parenting and a helpful suggestion

Canceling the beach was the right consequence for a cruel ‘joke’

A heartfelt advice from a father who faced a similar situation ❤️

Savage suggestion for OP’s son, but justified. NTA

Bullying is no joke. You handled it well

NTA! Good call cancelling the trip. Consider custody agreement change.

Parent praised for teaching empathy, ex-partner criticized for behavior

Parent seeks advice on how to handle son’s bullying behavior.

Suggesting therapy for the son’s cruel ‘joke’ at 14

NTA commenter calls out bad behavior, warns of future consequences

Empathetic commenter suggests summer program to redirect son’s energy.

A friend shares their experience with enabling bad behavior. NTA.

Concerned commenter suggests therapy for OP’s son’s relationship with ex.

Grandma’s tough love taught a valuable lesson. NTA.

Good point. Poor behavior can have consequences in sports teams

Bullying scars can last a lifetime. NTA did the right thing.

NTA. Punishment fits crime. Stay firm, don’t give up on him

Teaching kids empathy: How to deal with an ‘a**hole-in-training’

Parenting conflicts arise as mother punishes entitled teenage son. NTA.

Parenting advice: Increase discipline and structure, consider therapy together. ‍

Teaching son accountability, consequences, and not to be a douche. NTA

Teaching empathy to children is crucial. NTA for parenting.

NTA commenter advocates for responsible parenting and accountability.

Concerned commenter suggests revisiting custody arrangement for son’s behavior.

Supportive comment applauds mom’s decision to cancel beach trip.

Empathetic parenting wins! NTA, keep it up

Holding kids accountable for their actions can prevent future harm

Teaching empathy and consequences is important

Mom receives support for standing up against son’s bullying behavior

Teaching empathy to kids is crucial. NTA, stick to it.

Consistent discipline is key. Good job, mom!

Supportive comment applauds mom’s decision to cancel beach trip.

Single mom teaches son respect, spares him from becoming a**hole

Chillax on the couch with Netflix. NTA!

Curious commenter challenges son’s ‘joke’ in canceled beach trip.

Empathetic commenter supports OP’s parenting, praises accountability.

Parenting is about shaping a decent human being. NTA

Teaching son a lesson and encouraging positive role models.

Standing up against misogyny and cheating, cool mom vibes

Supportive comment applauds mom for standing up to son’s cruelty.

NTA’s punishment suggestion is both fair and humorous

Supportive comment encourages accountability and standing firm.

Encouraging comment applauds mom’s parenting and hopes for son’s growth

Teaching empathy is crucial. NTA, son needs to learn it now

NTA for standing your ground, but punishing other kids unfair

Holding your kid accountable for cruel behavior. NTA

Parenting done right , even if it means being unpopular

Parenting done right! Standing up for your child

Parenting is tough, but setting boundaries is important

Ex’s parenting is ruining their 14-year-old, NTA for cancelling.

Great parenting Mom for cancelling beach trip over son’s joke

Teaching values: A mother’s responsibility ‍

Parent suggests creative punishment for son’s cruel ‘joke’