Mom Cancels Beach Vacation After Son’s Cruel Prank

Being a parent is never easy, especially when you’re trying to teach your child a valuable lesson. A mother (36F) found herself in a tough situation when her son (14M) played a cruel prank on a girl at school. With a beach vacation on the horizon, she decided to take drastic action to show her son the consequences of his actions. But was she too harsh?

Son’s Behavior Spirals Out of Control

“Cool Dad” vs. “Evil Mom” Dynamic ‍♀️

Beach Vacation Plans ️

Cruel Prank on Innocent Girl

Son’s Dismissive Attitude

Mom vs. Stepmom ‍♀️

Beach Vacation Canceled ❌

Public Apology

Making Amends

Son’s Outburst

No Beach Trip

Son’s Complaints ️

Ex’s Disapproval

Family’s Pleas

Was Mom Too Harsh?

In an attempt to teach her son a lesson, this mom canceled their beach vacation and forced him to publicly apologize to the girl he hurt. Despite the girl and her mom accepting the apology, the son and his father think the mom went too far. Now, the family is begging her to reconsider her decision and let them enjoy their vacation. Did she cross the line, or is she just being a responsible parent? ‍♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA – Holding child accountable, ex is a gaping a**hole

NTA commenter suggests family counselling and custody adjustment

Commenter supports OP’s decision and criticizes ex’s behavior with analogy

Parenting done right, saying no to harmful pranks

Victim of cruel prank appreciates NTA’s empathy.

Savage reply shuts down entitled son’s beach vacation request

NTA. Parenting done right

Canceling beach vacation after son’s prank: NTA, but reconsider.

Teaching boundaries to a teenager

Teaching consequences for cruel pranks

Parenting done right! Teaching kids about consequences and empathy

Standing up for the mom, NTA comment shuts down criticism

Mom cancels beach vacation after son’s cruel prank. NTA!

Teaching consequences: NTA mom and bad dad need lessons too

Encouraging comment receives no replies. Keep up the positivity!

Commenter supports OP’s decision to cancel vacation due to son’s behavior.

NTA, parenting done right

Teaching respect: Mom cancels vacation after son’s cruel prank. #NTA

Serious consequences for cruel pranks. NTA parenting

Commenter praises mom’s tough love approach to entitled son.

Ex and stepmom enabling bad behavior, karma will catch up

Bullying has long-lasting effects, grateful for a parent like you

Commenter sympathizes with OP, hopes son learns from consequences.

Don’t let his immaturity ruin your cool mom vibes

Supportive comment applauds appropriate punishment for cruel prank

This commenter praises the parent for being a hero

Parenting advice: be responsible, not just a friend ‍

Supportive comment applauds mom for holding son accountable for misogyny

Canceling the beach vacation was the right consequence

Father shares advice on parenting and suggests therapy for son.

Parenting advice and empathy with a call for professional help

Parenting win! NTA cancels beach vacation after son’s prank

NTA. Cancelling vacation was a tough but good parenting call

Handling bullying well, avoiding blame game. #NTA

Parenting done right Stand up for yourself and your child.

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

Parent seeks advice on son’s bullying behavior. Counseling recommended.

Suggesting therapy for son’s behavior before it gets worse

Commenter sympathizes with mom’s decision to cancel beach vacation.

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

Ex and his wife need lessons in decency

Commenter shares similar experience with enabling parent, supports OP.

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

Commenter suggests therapy for son’s concerning behavior

Grandma’s tough love taught a valuable lesson.

Good point, behavior has consequences on and off the court

Bullying scars run deep. NTA stands up for victim.

Ex-spouse blamed for son’s bad behavior. NTA wins support.

Teaching consequences to prevent future AH behavior

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation

Commenters agree: son’s behavior is unacceptable

Commenter calls out ex and son for being a**holes-in-training

Parenting disagreements and enabling cruel behavior. NTA for punishment.

Commenter believes punishment for son’s bullying was not enough. Recommends therapy.

Teaching son accountability, consequences, and not to be a d**k

Teaching kids to be good people is crucial

NTA defends cancelling vacation due to son’s harmful prank.

Concerned commenter suggests revisiting custody arrangement for troubled son.

NTA’s comment condemns cruel prank and supports mom’s decision

Empathetic parenting wins! NTA, keep it up.

Parenting done right! NTA holds son accountable for cruel prank

Teaching consequences and empathy through cancelled beach vacation

Mother stands up for bullied girl, cancels vacation over son’s prank

Encouraging therapy for son after cruel prank.

Teaching empathy: Parenting done right

Consistent discipline is key . Canceling vacation is justified. #NTA

Savage revenge suggestion for cancelling beach vacation

Supportive comment applauds mom for cancelling vacation after son’s prank

Single parent teaches son respect, ex would have raised a**hole

Chill and Netflix instead of beach after prank consequences

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation

Stepdaughter wins beach trip after son’s cruel prank

Mom’s prank-cancelled vacation sparks sarcastic comment thread

Support for parent holding child accountable for cruel prank

Parenting is about shaping a decent human being ‍

Teaching son a lesson and positive role modeling suggested

Empowering response to a mom who stood up against misogyny ✌

Supportive comment, reassuring mom she made the right decision

Appropriate punishment or too harsh? NTA parent decides

Comment removed due to violation of subreddit rules.

Supportive comment encourages accountability and standing firm

Parenting struggles: Trying to do the right thing

Parenting done right Keep up the good work

Teaching empathy is crucial, son needs to learn consequences

NTA stands up to son’s prank but punishes other kids

No remorse, no vacation

Ex is an a**hole and terrible role model. NTA for holding son accountable

Parenting done right

Encouraging support for a parent dealing with a troubled child