Do you ever feel like the world is losing its manners? Well, this mom certainly did, and she decided to do something about it. She took her kids to Dairy Queen for a sweet treat after dinner, but what happened next left her stunned.
As they waited for their number to be called, the young server handed each child their ice cream. But what shocked the mom was that not one of her kids looked the server in the eye or said a simple “thank you”. Not to her, not even to their own mom.
In that moment, the mom decided to take action. She calmly watched as her kids happily devoured their ice cream and then followed them outside. With a determined look on her face, she grabbed their untouched ice cream cones and threw them into the nearby garbage can.
You can imagine the chaos that ensued. Her children were in complete shock and started crying and yelling. But the mom stood her ground. She patiently waited for them to calm down before she began to explain her actions.
She told them that one day, if they were lucky, they would work a job just like that young lady at the ice cream shop. And when that day comes, she hoped that people would see them. Really see them. She wanted them to experience what it feels like to be appreciated and acknowledged for their hard work.
The mom made it clear that they were not too young to learn about manners and basic human decency. Even at their young ages of 8, 7, and 5, they had a responsibility to treat others with respect and gratitude.
As her kids listened to her wise words, they began to understand the lesson she was teaching them. They realized that their mom wasn’t being mean, but rather showing them the importance of kindness.
From that day forward, the mom’s children started saying “thank you” to everyone they encountered. They looked people in the eye and acknowledged their presence. And slowly but surely, they began to understand the value of manners and empathy.
So, this mom may have temporarily earned the title of the “meanest mom in the world,” but she also became a hero in her children’s eyes. She taught them a valuable lesson that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Let’s remember this story and be inspired to show kindness and gratitude to those around us. It’s never too late to make a difference, no matter how old we are.
