Don’t Mess with Mom: Read a Mom’s Tough Ultimatum For 13-Year-Old Son

Moms are fierce protectors of their babies. That maternal instinct is imprinted on their DNAs. What most people don’t realize is that they will also go to any lengths to keep their kids in line.

Here is one such incident where a single mom who goes by the name Estella Havisham, which she says is to protect her identity, as a domestic abuse survivor, was angry about her son’s disregard for her rules. She said her 13-year-old son lied about his homework, said his mom wasn’t the boss of him and even claimed he could pay his own way, with his earnings making videos on YouTube.

Not willing to put up with his attitude any longer, Estella penned the note below, telling her son that if he wanted to act like an adult, he’d have to pay his way like one.

Here is the letter :

Dear Aaron,

Since you seem to have forgotten that you are only 13 and I’m the parent, and that you won’t be controlled, I guess you will need to learn a lesson in independence. Also, as you threw in my face that you are making money now, it will be easier to buy back all the items I bought for you in the past.

If you would like your lamp/lightbulbs or access to the internet, you will need to pay your share of costs:

Rent: $430

Electricity: $116

Internet: $21

Food: $150

Also you will need to empty the trash Mon, Wed & Friday as well as sweep and vacuum those days. You will need to keep your bathroom clean weekly, prepare your own meals and clean up after yourself. If you fail to do so I will charge you a $30 maid fee for every day I have to do it.

If you decide you would rather be MY CHILD again instead of a roommate, we can negotiate terms.

Love,

Mom