A mother is in a predicament after her 14-year-old son said his life would be better without her. Read on to find out what the mom did that caused a stir in her family. Some people are calling her a horrible mother, while others are praising her for her discipline tactics. What do you think? Is she an a**hole for not cooking for her son and making him prepare his own breakfast and take the bus to school?
When a mom stops acting like a mom to her son
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Mom tries to understand her son’s behavior in tough times
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Mom tries to figure out why son is acting out
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Son wants to act out; mom fears bullying at school.
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Disciplining a child gone wrong, read the mother’s experience
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Mother stops cooking for son after hurtful comment
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Son throws fit after mom stops cooking, eats dad’s food
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Mom stops making breakfast for son after rude comment
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Discipline debate sparks family feud. AITA?
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Mother plans to confront her son about hurtful comment ❤️
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A mother’s dilemma to stop acting like a mom to her son
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Peer pressure influences son’s hurtful comment, friends suspended for actions.
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Mother and son reconcile after hurtful comment
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Son’s hurtful comment leads to better communication and relationship
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When Reddit drama spills over to Facebook…
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Mom defends her parenting after stopping “mom role” for son
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Banned for a polite comment? AITA mods cross the line?
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Mother stops acting like a mom after hurtful comment
A mother shared her experience of disciplining her son after he made a hurtful comment. Her son had been acting out lately and when she sat down to discuss the issue with him, he said his life would be better without a mother. The mother responded by not making dinner for him that night or breakfast the next morning, and making him take the bus to school. The mother’s actions received mixed reactions from readers, some calling her a bad mother while others supported her discipline tactics. Later, the mother and son had a conversation where the son apologized and opened up about the peer pressure he was facing. They are now working on their relationship and communication, and the son has even agreed to start therapy. Despite receiving criticism, the mother stands by her actions and believes it was a good way to discipline her child.
Teaching entitled brats a lesson through actions not harm

Teaching a lesson: Mother stops being a mom to her son.

Teaching consequences at a young age is important. NTA

NTA for calling out son’s bluff on making his own meals

Teaching tough love: Mother stops coddling her son

Taking a stand as a parent can be tough ♀️

Teaching consequences and cooking skills , NTA wins parenting.

Handling hurtful comments and MILs: NTA wins parenting game

Teaching a lesson for the future spouse

Support for unconventional parenting style

Teaching self-sufficiency to a 14-yo. NTA.
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A supportive reply to a mother’s decision to stop acting like a mom with a positive outlook

NTA mom gets support for parenting tactics against disrespectful son.

Commenter shares experience of being a young caretaker. ❤️

Teaching kids consequences for hurtful words, NTA parenting.

Setting boundaries with hormonal teens: NTA mom takes charge

Teaching independence to a 14-year-old – NTA

Mother rethinks motherhood after son’s awakening

NTA! Let’s hear more about this brave mother’s story

Mom stops being a mom to teach son a lesson

Learning consequences: Teenage boys can be difficult but teachable

Encouraging words for a hurt mom ❤️

Teaching consequences with tough love

Teaching a lesson: When a mother stops acting like a mom

Son faces consequences, mother praised for good parenting. NTA

Parenting is hard, but you’ve got this!

Teaching gratitude or enabling entitlement?

OP seeks therapy for son, but where is husband in all this?

Setting boundaries with kids is important. NTA for enforcing them.

Setting boundaries and teaching respect to a rebellious teenager

Don’t mess with mama bear!

Mother stops acting like a mom to her son after hurtful comment. Son faces consequences for his words. NTA.

Setting boundaries with kids is important

Teaching self-sufficiency at 14. NTA

Teaching consequences: A reminder for young men ✔

Teaching kids to make good decisions on their own

Encouraging comment brings joy to struggling mother ❤

Parenting a teenager can be unpredictable

Parenting through tough times, setting clear boundaries is key! ✊

Treating husband like roommate made him appreciate emotional intimacy

Not petty, just parenting. NTA comment wins!

Cheers to a wholesome ending!

When real life imitates American Dad

When a hurtful comment leads to a mother stopping parenting

Teaching a lesson through tough love

Mom’s tough love gets support after son’s hurtful comment

Effective parenting prevails

A heartwarming comment suggesting a shared journal for better communication ❤️

Parenting win! Teaching self-care and appreciation

This comment section is full of positivity and wholesomeness ❤

Curious about MIL’s friends’ reactions to hurtful comment

Teaching life skills early: NTA comment wins hearts ❤️

Compliments for a great mom who did the right thing ❤️

Empathetic mom gets support for natural consequences parenting approach

Empowering parenting style, NTA for letting son learn responsibility

Parenting done right!

Commenter receives validation and praise for good parenting skills

Tough love pays off: Son apologizes for hurtful comment

Supportive comment receives validation with NTA acronym.

Raising kids with consequences pays off in the long run

Encouraging support for a mother’s good parenting

Genius response teaches child consequences. NTA

Teen puts disrespectful guy in his place with NTA comment

Mom praised for tough love parenting, grandma oversteps boundaries ❄

MIL gets called out for overreaching parenting – NTA!

Respectful parenting done right

Comment goes viral, leading to unexpected consequences

When a hurtful comment breaks a mother’s heart

Teaching consequences to a teenager: Soft YTA vs NTA

Natural consequences lead to positive outcome in mother-son relationship ✅

Mom draws the line after hurtful comment from son

Teaching entitled son respect, NTA

Valuable lesson learned without hurting anyone. NTA

Empathetic NTA mom handles son’s hurtful comment with grace ❤️
