Being a parent to a cocky, disrespectful teenager is far from easy, and different parents have different approaches to getting 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.”
20+ Stunning Red Carpet Outfits That Caught Everyone’s Attention
As soon as a celebrity hit the red carpet, their outfits are all over the Internet. But sometimes you have to look closely at every little detail to appreciate their fascinating gowns.
Margot Robbie showed up to the Oscars after-party in a playful vintage corset embellished with tiny beads.
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Thanks to the unusual cut of Emma Stone’s dress, it seemed that the actress was wearing one dress on top of another.
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Rosamund Pike hit the red carpet carrying roses, but they were in the pockets of her fancy dress.
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Nicole Kidman looked like a fairy tale bird in this intricate feathered dress.
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Blake Lively’s jumpsuit was so long that it looked like having 2 trains at once.
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Valentina Ferrer’s dress seemed very chaste. But as soon as she turned sideways, it wasn’t anymore.
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Sharon Stone’s classic pantsuit might well have been overlooked if it wasn’t for the big flower brooch.
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At the Vanity Fair party, Diane Kruger wore one of the hottest trends — knee-high socks.
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Anne Hathaway’s dress design made it look like she descended straight from the clouds.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s outfit looks quite ordinary at first glance. But when you start to look at it closely, you’ll spot see-through inserts and a bare belly.
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At the Swarovski shop opening, model Ashley Graham sparkled with thousands of crystals.
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The skirt of Sidney Sweeney’s outfit was decorated with a huge bow. And if you look closely, you can see a similar accessory on her hair.
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Naomi Campbell’s intricate collar has taken over the spotlight.
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The mesmerizing pearl inset on Lily James’ dress draws attention like a magnet.
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For the Vanity Fair party, Heidi Klum opted for a gold dress with multiple slits all over the length.
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Kate Hudson was simply irresistible in a dress that resembled a bouquet of flowers.
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Chrissy Teigen also looked like an exotic flower thanks to the quirky decor of her dress.
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Halle Berry’s gorgeous gown was spiced up by a daring double slit.
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Sienna Miller’s dress, inspired by the ’20s style, had an unexpected twist when she turned around.
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Carey Mulligan delighted everyone with a gorgeous two-color gown featuring a flowing drape from back to bottom.
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At the premiere of Dune: Part Two, Zendaya caused a sensation by appearing on the red carpet dressed in armor.
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And here is a compilation of unique celebrity outfits that made a stylish splash.
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