Namely, her son Mike was married before. He and his ex-wife welcomed a son together, Tommy.

Tommy was born with Down Syndrome and shortly after his arrival into the world, Mike left him and his wife. What’s more, he refused to see his son or have any contact with his now ex-wife. He never provided for the boy.

Mike’s family was angry at him for turning his back on his son, so when his mother learned that he was marrying another wife, she decided she needed to do something about it. The mom didn’t care if Mike would start a new family, she just wanted him to take responsibility for Tommy.

So, on the day of Mike’s wedding, just as he and his wife-to-be were about to say “I do,” his mother entered the church carrying Tommy in her arms and shared the truth about Mike and how he neglected his son.

Mike’s fiancée was listening with confusion. It was obvious she was in a state of shock after learning the truth about the man she was about to marry.

Moments later, she threw her bouquet at him and she and her family left the church.

Mike’s mom left shortly after and the following day her cousin Liam told her how Mike was raged and showed a range of emotions in front of the confused guests.

“Now I’m not sure if my choice to ruin the wedding was the right one,” Mike’s mom posted. She added that it wasn’t her intention to ruin her son’s wedding in the first place, she only wanted to teach him a lesson and make him take responsibility for Tommy and his actions, but that she doesn’t regret that the wedding didn’t take place.

“It may seem like I went too far, but I think it was important to bring attention to how bad Mike’s neglect was,” the woman wrote.

“I hope this interruption wakes him up so he can change his ways and be there for Tommy as a dad,” she concluded and asked Redditors AITA.

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The Father asked his Son, “What is this?” The Son replied “It is a crow”. After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, “What is this?” The Son said “Father, I have just now told you “It’s a crow”.

After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time, What is this?” At this time some expression of irritation was felt in the Son’s tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff. “It’s a crow, a crow, a crow”. A little after, the Father again asked his Son the 4th time, “What is this?”

This time the Son shouted at his Father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this?”

A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary :-

“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times. I did not at all feel irritated I rather felt affection for my innocent child”.

While the little child asked him 23 times “What is this”, the Father had felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed.

So If your parents attain old age, do not repulse them or look at them as a burden, but speak to them a gracious word, be cool, obedient, humble and kind to them. Be considerate to your parents. From today say this aloud, “I want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I was a little child. They have always showered their selfless love on me. They crossed all mountains and valleys without seeing the storm and heat to make me a person presentable in the society today”.

Say a prayer to God, “I will serve my old parents in the BEST way. I will say all good and kind words to my dear parents, no matter how they behave.”

In the letter to her 13-year-old son, Johnson reprimanded her son, treating her like a “roommate.” She went on to give him an itemized bill for rent, food, etc that totaled over $700. If he was going to treat her like a roommate instead of his mom, she would do the same.

Johnson signed the note, “Love Mom,” and she truly does love her son. She followed up the post with another post explaining some backstory to the situation. She also reassured parents who were criticizing her that “I am not going to put my 13 year old on the street if he can’t pay his half of the rent. I am not wanting him to pay anything. I want him to take pride in his home, his space, and appreciate the gifts and blessings we have.”

She added that she never intended for Aaron to pay the bill. Instead, she wanted him to “gain an appreciation of what things cost.” The reason Johnson wrote the note was to make sure her son understood “what life would look like if I was not his ‘parent,’ but rather a ‘roommate.’ It was a lesson about gratitude and respect from the very beginning.”

Johnson also explained that before she wrote the note, her son had lied about doing his homework, and when she told him she was going to restrict his internet access, he responded, “Well, I am making money now.” She explained that the money he was referring to was a little bit of income he was making from his YouTube channel, but not nearly enough to pay for food and rent.

The public note has not hurt Johnson’s relationship with her son. She explained, “He and I still talk as openly as ever. He has apologized multiple times.”

Johnson has also had parents turning to her for advice since she posted the note to her son. She explains, “My post seems to have opened a door, and people feel safe coming to me and asking for advice, venting, or even just having someone bear witness to their experience by listening and opening up and sharing a piece of myself in return.”

He tells us things like, “Don’t come to my games,” “Don’t leave me right out front” and “I’ll go ahead at the mall, so people don’t think we come together.” The list goes on and on. He’s great when we buy him something or do what he wants, but lately, he’s been treating us like garbage.

A couple of days ago, I drove 40 minutes to pick him up from a school event, and he made me wait for him a block away. When he saw me, there were other kids around, he turned red and stopped. He waited for the kids to pass, then got in the car, slid down, and said, “Drive.” I’ve told him how all this makes us feel, but he doesn’t care. Well, I’ve had enough.

That night, he needed a new t-shirt for an event, so as I was driving to the store, I said, “Duck!” and pushed his head down. I then told him that I thought the person driving around was a friend from college, and I didn’t want him to see us together. When he asked me why, I told him I was embarrassed. When we arrived at the store, I got out of the car and hurried to the entrance.

When my son caught up with me, I asked him to stay a few feet back in case I ran into someone I knew at the store. He knew what I was doing. I then asked him how it felt to be treated like an embarrassment, and he said, “Not good.”

The next morning, we went to the transit office to pick up a bus pass for him (I told him I no longer wanted to be seen in a car with him and that he would have to take the bus from now on). I expressed aloud how much I regretted having to go into the office with him and that I was more concerned about how the clerk, whom I did not know, would perceive me than how I made him feel. I then asked him to stand by the door and not speak. I think he’s getting the point, but I’m still not sure.

I told my sister about this, and she got furious. She thinks I should understand that this is a phase and he will outgrow it. But I feel like I’ve given him almost 2 years, and this phase is a well-ingrained habit that I’m tired of. What do you guys think?

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After the passing of his father, this man found himself unable to provide his mother with the care and attention she deserved. With a heavy heart, he made the difficult decision to place her in a nursing home where she could receive the necessary assistance for her daily needs. Little did he know, this would only lead to his mother’s unhappiness and a profound sense of regret.

Life took its toll, and he became absorbed in the busyness of his everyday responsibilities, making it increasingly difficult to visit his mother as often as he should have. But when he received the devastating news of her deteriorating health, he couldn’t hold it off any longer. He rushed to her side, only to find her lying motionless in her nursing facility bed.

Moved by the situation, he asked his mother if there was anything he could do for her. It was in that moment, through her tired eyes, that she conveyed her final wishes to him – requests that were born out of her declining health.

Sleepless nights plagued her as the outdated fans in her room failed to provide sufficient ventilation, causing her to suffocate. In addition to that, the refrigerator contained expired items, leaving her deprived of proper nourishment. These seemingly small desires held immense importance for her failing health.

The son was taken aback by these requests, realizing that his mother’s condition was far more critical than he had anticipated. Her message was clear – when his own children no longer wanted him around, he had to ensure that they provided better circumstances than he did. It was a heartbreaking realization for him as he understood how he had neglected his mother by making decisions without her consent.

Our role as children is to ensure that our elderly parents can truly enjoy their golden years in peace and comfort. This touching story serves as a powerful reminder of the deep and unconditional love that a mother has for her children. Let’s share this narrative within our families and among our friends, sparking conversations about the importance of cherishing and caring for our aging parents. Together, let’s encourage one another to do the same, honoring the sacrifices and love that have been bestowed upon us.

It didn’t happen overnight. Maybe if it had it would have been easier, like a band-aid being ripped off.

He used to lighten up when I would walk into the room. His tight hugs assured me that he was thinking about me when we were apart.

When we were together at home, he would follow me around, give me sweet compliments, and cuddle close any chance he got.

Over time, he stopped looking at me like I was a gift to this world. That makes sense. He is busy with sports and friends.

Then, like a knife to the heart when I went in to kiss his forehead, he pulled away.

No, this is not a break-up. It’s much worse: My son is growing up and pulling away from me.

It’s No Surprise That Parenting Tween Boys is Challenging

During those tween years, your son is going through physical changes, social issues (like peer pressure) and most importantly big changes in their brain.

Scientists have studied the growing human brain and made some amazing discoveries about the prefrontal cortex, which is the part of the brain that controls impulses, cognitive skills, and memory.

Previously, researchers thought that the foundation of the brain was developed when a child is five or six, but recent studies show that changes in the structure of the brain appear relatively late in child development.

In fact, the prefrontal cortex is still growing through the teenage years, so it’s no surprise that parenting teen boys and little kids is difficult. These young adults are going through their own internal changes and power struggles. The teenage brain is a scary place.

Part of growing up is making bad decisions. And part of parenting tween boys is understanding this.

Rekindle the Bond with Your Teen or Tween Boy

Of course, my son and I still loved each other, but that deep connection we had was fading away. The things I did in the past to connect with him stopped working, and seemed to annoy him.

I realized that if I wanted to strengthen our relationship, I would have to make some adjustments and listen to his heart.

When your teen sons are growing up, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have to grow apart from you. Sometimes, like any relationship, you just have to work at it.

This practical advice will you help rekindle the relationship with your young man.

1) Show interest in something he loves

The best way to connect with your son – join, in on a hobby that he loves.

Does he enjoy video games, hiking, or playing or watching a sport?

Pick at least one activity that your son participates in, and show interest in it regularly. Don’t just ask him about it – actively join in.

Ask your young or tween boy to teach you how to play video games, watch a show he loves, throw a baseball with him outside, or start riding bikes together.

2) Gift him Extra Freedom

It sounds contradicting to bond with your son by giving him space, but it is an important step and a good idea.

Trust is an important factor in a healthy relationship with your son. He wants to feel independent and free.

Show him that you have faith in him as a human by giving him some age-appropriate freedoms.

For example:

• Allow him to walk to a friend’s house alone (if it is safe)
• Give him tasks around the house (take out garbage, vacuum, or mow the lawn)
• Ask him to help out with younger siblings, cousins, or friends

3) Talk to Him like a Grown-up

When I would say to my son “How’s my baby boy!?”, I could see him cringe.

I had to fight the urge to talk to him like the baby that I still picture him as.

He responded so much better when I would talk to him like an adult, and ask him open-ended questions about his life, such as:

• What was your favorite part of your day?
• What would you like to do this weekend?

Remember, your boy may be dealing with low self-esteem, mood swings, and other real-world issues. Be patient if he is hesitant to open up right away.

Also, open up about your own life. Talk to him about your own feelings and things going on in your life.

4) Schedule a Mom and Son Date Night

Spend intentional quality time together by scheduling a Mom and Son “date night”. Don’t call it a “date night” though, any parents of boys will tell you they won’t like that.

Try one of these simple ideas:

• • Make a pizza together
  • Movie night
  • Go on a hike
  • Do a puzzle
  • Go bowling
  • Go to a sports game together

It doesn’t have to be anything complicated! The goal is to simply build closeness, foster trust, and make your son feel valued – while having a good time together.

5) Don’t forget to Show Affection to Tween Boys

Your son may not let you cuddle him for hours, but that doesn’t mean you should stop showing him affection.

Offer your hand while you walk by him. Give him a hug when he leaves. Even a gentle squeeze on his shoulder will help him feel love.

Final Thoughts Parenting Tween Boys

Many parents have a hard time parenting teen boys, but if spend a long time understanding this unpredictable journey you will no doubt build a strong relationship.

Win back your son’s heart with these simple steps.

Build a dynamic relationship that will adjust as your son grows older and will stand the test of time. If you put a lot of time and love into your mom-son relationship, it will pay off greatly.