Tutor vs. Rude Kid and His Mom: Who’s Really at Fault?

In the world of online tutoring, things can get a bit dicey. Our tale today revolves around a tutor, let’s call him ‘the Scholar’, and his struggle with an 11-year-old student who was more interested in video games than in Latin, Greek, or Italian. The real drama, however, unfolds when the kid’s mother enters the scene, sparking a fiery feud over a missed lesson and a refund. Let’s dive into this intriguing saga of online lessons, forgotten appointments, and the battle for respect…

Meet the Scholar and the Rude Pupil

The Ungrateful Student

The Missed Lesson ⏰

The Waiting Game

The Refund Drama Begins

The Mother’s Demand

The Scholar’s Stand

The Scholar’s Retort

The End of the Tutoring Relationship

The Mother’s Revenge

The Aftermath

The Scholar’s Dilemma

A Tutor’s Stand Against Rudeness: Justified or Over the Top?

In this digital drama, the Scholar, a dedicated online tutor, finds himself at odds with a rude 11-year-old student and his forgetful mother. After the student misses a lesson without notice, the mother demands a refund, ignoring the agency’s policy. The Scholar, who had even delayed his dinner for the lesson, stands his ground. He refuses to refund, sparking a fiery feud that ends with him cancelling all future lessons with the boy. The mother retaliates with a scathing 1-star review, damaging the Scholar’s reputation. But was the Scholar’s stand justified or too harsh? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Tutor followed policy, mom thinks working for money is selfish.

Clear case. You’re not the a**hole. Policy followed.

NTA. She was disrespectful and didn’t control her kid.

NTA. Tutoring time is valuable and should be compensated fairly.

NTA: Tutor criticized for working for money, but it’s obvious!

NTA: You had an appointment & sat there waiting for an hour, they didn’t follow the cancellation policy or offer a reasonable reason for missing. You’re totally in the right. It sounds like you weren’t a good fit together anyway, so you’re better off spending that time with a student that wants to be there.

Latin lesson sparks debate. Who’s the real a**hole here?

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set the record straight!

NTA: Entitled mom doesn’t understand the value of hard work

Teaching languages for money? NTA! Rude mom was ridiculous.

Tutor stands their ground against entitled mom and uninterested kid

Policy followed, mom ignored. NTA for standing your ground.

Formal wording may be off-putting, but NTA for following policy.

Fighting a bad review: Persistence pays off!

Tutor stands their ground against entitled mom and rude kid. NTA

Lost money? Fight back with a small claims lawsuit!

NTA: Tutor stands up to rude kid and entitled mom.

Not the a**hole! Let’s find out why!

NTA. Your company supports you, so don’t stress about it!

NTA, but that mother sure the hell is.

NTA. Oblivious to cell phone reminders?

NTA: Agency removed 1 star review, wish I could review!

Tutor takes the high road, but who’s to blame?

Mom forgets, gets rude, and ruins tutoring experience. NTA.

NTA. No shred of you being wrong.

NTA: You followed the rules, she didn’t. Case closed!

Not the a**hole. Who’s really at fault?

Not the a**hole. But what happened? Tell us more!

NTA seeks justice and reputation restoration after false accusations.

NTA: Working for money vs. educating fine young minds

NTA, but set shorter lateness window and require email beforehand.

NTA: Mom’s poor communication and planning, not your problem

NTA: Firing this client is long overdue!

NTA. Set boundaries and don’t tolerate disrespect for too long. ⏰

Responsible mom values punctuality and respects others’ time.

Not the a**hole. But what happened? Tell me more!

Demanding “flexibility”? Not cool. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA, warn others about both mother and son’s behavior!

NTA: Your time is valuable, find someone who appreciates it!

Not the a**hole. Let’s find out what happened!

NTA, but employer should respond to negative review with support.

“NTA. She wasted your time. No excuse. You fought back.”

NTA…Bad mom. Be cool and live long.

NTA. Set boundaries and cancel entitled clients to avoid bitterness.

“She made it all about money when she asked for a refund.”

NTA. Karenia eunt domus.

NTA: Moms behaving badly? Let’s discuss the double standard.

NTA. Entitled mom disputes tutoring fees for ADHD son.

Not the a**hole. Who’s really at fault?

Not the a**hole! Let’s find out who’s really at fault!

Mom and kid clash with tutor, but who’s the real a**hole?

Demanding flexibility, playing video games – NTA, terrible parent

Entitled people everywhere! NTA for standing your ground.

Lol! The nerve of her! Money makes the world go round!

NTA. Entitled parent gets a reality check.

NTA. Rude mom’s teaching her kid to be entitled and rude

NTA: Standing up to rude clients and encouraging positive reviews

A clear NTA comment, let’s find out what happened!

NTA tutor stands up to rude kid and his entitled mom

NTA! Stand up for yourself and share on r/choosingbeggars!

Not the a**hole. But what happened? Tell me more!

NTA: Your time is valuable, and it deserves recognition!

NTA. Standing up for yourself is never a**hole behavior!

Guidelines followed, attitude received. NTA.

Mom and kid are dreadful. Who’s really at fault?

Demand respect! Don’t let rude kids and parents walk over you.

Not the a**hole! Let’s find out what happened

“Making money is the main point of work.” NTA!

Teaching nightmare: NTA tutor deals with rude student and mom

Engaging with 1-star reviews can be a game-changer for businesses!

NTA. Boundaries maintained.

Tutor stands up to entitled mom and her unruly kid

NTA. Bratty kid and mom make for a perfect match!

You’re NTA! You did your best, but entitled mom…

Stand your ground! You know your worth.

NTA, accommodating tutor handles rude kid and mom gracefully.

Not the a**hole at all.

Being nice backfired, they took advantage of my kindness.

NTA: Rude kid, rude mom. No show, no apology, poor rating.