Being a parent to a cocky, disrespectful teenager is far from easy, and different parents have different approaches to get their children to behave.
One mom, Heidi Johnson, wrote a handwritten letter to her son, Aaron, and shared it on Facebook. She didn’t intend for the post to go viral. She didn’t even intend to make the post public. It was supposed to just be for friends to see, but she does not regret her post or the fact that it’s public.
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 have someone bear witness to their experience by listening and opening up and sharing a piece of myself in return.”
APPARENTLY SHE HAS A NEW BOYFRIEND, THIS IS WHO THE FAMOUS SINGER ADELE WAS SPOTTED WITH ON A DATE
Adele had no inkling that she would find herself in paparazzi snapshots, inadvertently revealing her new partner. Following a tumultuous divorce, it appears that she has discovered happiness in her personal life.
As widely known, Adele went through a divorce with her husband. However, it seems that she has moved on and is content now. Recent paparazzi shots captured Adele dining at a restaurant in Malibu in the company of Rich Paul, an American sports agent.
Adele looked impeccable in a stylish all-black ensemble comprising an oversized shirt and loose-fitting trousers. She added a touch of sophistication to her appearance with a Hermes Birkin handbag.
Walking side by side, Adele and Rich appeared to be in high spirits, both wearing smiles that reflected their cheerful mood. Adele’s outfit exuded her trademark elegance, while Rich sported a bright green hoodie paired with blue jeans.
After a three-month hiatus, Adele decided to resume her touring schedule, much to the delight of her fans. During her performances, she candidly discussed some of her recent challenges. These included developing a fungal infection from excessive sweating during concerts.
Adele openly shared her experience dealing with ringworm and itchiness in the groin area, which came as an unexpected ordeal for her. Despite these difficulties, Adele expressed that she still feels immensely gratified when performing in front of her devoted fans.
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