Teaching Her Kids a Valuable Lesson

I have to admit, I might just be the meanest mom ever. It happened when I took my kids to Dairy Queen for dessert after dinner. They eagerly ordered their treats, and we waited patiently for our number to be called. Finally, the young lady, who couldn’t have been more than 17, handed each child their ice cream. But what shocked me was their behavior.

Not one of my kids looked her in the eye. Not one of them said thank you – not to her, and not even to me. It was a wake-up call for me as a parent.

Taking Matters Into My Own Hands

I decided to take a stand and teach my children a lesson about respect and gratitude. As they happily indulged in their ice cream, I counted to 10 in my head and observed the young lady’s bewildered expression. She must have thought I was hearing things! But I had a plan.

I quietly followed my kids outside while carrying their barely-touched ice cream. And then, in front of their eyes, I threw the desserts into the nearby garbage can. Their reaction was pure shock and horror. They couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

The Lesson Learned

With my kids in a state of mass hysteria, I remained calm and composed. When they finally understood that I had something important to say, they quieted down. I sat them down and had a heart-to-heart conversation.

I explained to them that one day, they might find themselves working a job similar to the young lady at Dairy Queen. It is a job that deserves respect and appreciation. I emphasized the importance of acknowledging people, looking them in the eye, and saying thank you.

At the ages of 8, 7, and 5, my children are at an impressionable age where they need to exercise good manners and basic human decency. They should never go through their days without expressing gratitude or treating others with kindness.

The Meanest Mom – But With Good Reason

Despite my children’s initial upset, they slowly began to understand why I had taken such drastic measures. As their mother, I want them to grow into empathetic and well-mannered adults. By teaching them this lesson, I hope to instill in them the values of respect, gratitude, and empathy.

Today, I might be known as the “meanest mom in the world.” But if it helps my children become better individuals, it’s a title I’m willing to embrace.