A father returned home to find his 12-year-old son berating his mother for not doing his laundry. He decided to teach his son a valuable lesson in responsibility and fairness.

First, he took his son to the laundry room and showed him how to do his own laundry. Then, as spring break approached, he sent his wife on vacation while he stayed home to care for the kids. He delegated household chores, including laundry and meal preparation, to the 12-year-old.

The boy initially protested, feeling it was unfair to do chores during his vacation. However, his father made him realize that both parents worked full-time jobs and managed household responsibilities. Despite this opportunity for learning, the boy complained to his grandmother, who called her son to criticize his decision.

The father explained that his son needed to understand responsibility and consequences. He even offered to let the boy stay with his grandmother over the summer if she shared stories of his own disciplinary experiences, which turned out to be harsher than the current situation.

Feeling conflicted, the father sought advice online. Most people supported his approach, emphasizing the need to teach his son about equality and not treating women as maids.

In hindsight, the father wondered if he had been too harsh, but many believed he did the right thing by addressing his son’s entitlement and misogynistic behavior.

What are your thoughts on the father’s actions? How would you handle a similar situation?