Finding out that your child is being bullied is never fun for parents, who want nothing but the best for their kids. But what about finding out that your child is the bully? How would you respond? What would you do if you found out that your child was picking on other kids? The truth is, anyone can end up being a bully. But it's what we do about it when it's our own child that makes all the difference.
One mom overheard her son teasing some of his classmates because they shopped at Goodwill. So she took it upon herself to teach him a lesson that would last a lifetime.
The mother had received a note from her son's school detailing his bullying behavior. She called her son downstairs to read the note aloud, expressing her disappointment. "I want you to know that I am very ashamed of what you have done, son," she said. "Your father and I did not raise you and your sister this way. Just because you have money doesn't give you the right to trample on other people. It doesn't matter if you have a $50 T-shirt or $100 shoes, you're not superior to anyone. Just because a kid wears clothes from a store like Goodwill it doesn't define them as a person or a student. You're equals."
The boy held his head in shame, as his mom had never spoken to him with such disappointment. He apologized for his actions, but his mom wanted to find a way to make him realize the seriousness of what he did. After sending him to his room and doing some reflecting, the mom decided to take him to Goodwill to teach him a lesson. She made him spend $20 of his own money to buy clothes to wear for the entire week.
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Though at the time her son was not happy with his punishment, he eventually learned the valuable lesson in it. He apologized to all the kids he had teased and even started participating in campaigns against bullying.
People in the comments commended the mom for her actions.
"The mother handled this very well and I really like the way this kid turned out," one comment read. "He's well on his way to becoming a very good person."
While we can’t verify the facts of the story told here, we think you’ll be delighted with its heartwarming outcome. We could all use a break from the cycle of negative news. Enjoy!
