Here is a revised version with a suspicious and interesting opening to make the story more engaging:
Wesley had a plan. Great plan. Was tired of doing homework for free while his parents got them everything. Why should he work without reward? He was thinking about it for days and he would finally stand up this evening.
Demanded payment for everything he made around the house. And if his parents refused? Well, he had his arguments ready. There was no way they could say no.
“I know Mom, I’m so sorry,” Wesley whispered, and his eyes were filled with tears.
Wesley pushed the plate.
“I want to eat meat,” he complained. “Can you do nothing else?” Asked his mother.
Surprisingly, his mom looked at him. “Yesterday we had baked chicken, the burgers the day before, fish on Friday …”
Wesley mockedly sniffed. “Yeah, yeah … anything!” and got up from the table.
“Wesley,” his mother said. “Please rinse your plate and put it in the dishwasher.”
“Why should I?” I’m not your slave! ”
(And the story continues …)
Price of liability: gratitude lesson
“I know Mom.” I’m really sorry, ”Wesley whispered, tearing his eyes.
Previously, Wesley frowned hiat s plate away.
“I don’t want that.” I want meat, ”he complained. “Can’t you cook anything else?”
His mother looked at him in surprise. “We had roasted chicken yesterday, burgers the day before and on Fridays fish …”
“Yeah, yeah, anything,” Wesley murmured when he got up from the table.
“Wesley,” his mother called behind him, “please rinse the plate and put it in the dishwasher.”
“Why should I?” I’m not your servant! ”
“Servant?” His mother repeated, shocked. “Helping at home does not make you a servant.”
“You don’t pay me?” Wesley argued smugly. “Work without reward is slavery.”
His father, Rick, frowned. “We provide you, son.” You have home, food, clothes, and education – everything because we love you. ”
“That’s your responsibility as a parent,” Wesley shot back. “And the law says you have to do it.” But I don’t have to do anything! ”
Rick remained calm. “So you want to be paid for doing your work?”
“Yes! I meant it. Pull the garbage – $ 1, washing dishes – 2 $, walking with a dog – $ 4, cleaning my room – $, and working in the garden – 10 $. And honestly, you should pay me back for all the unpaid work I have done.”
Wesley’s mother gasped after her breath, but Rick just smiled. “Okay, Wesley.” We will pay you for your work as you demanded. From now on, we will treat you as an independent young man. ”
Wesley lit up. “That sounds perfect, Dad!”
His mother turned to Rick, horrified. “Do you mean it?” She’s lazy, selfish and disrespectful! ”
Rick’s smile turned with knowledge. “Don’t worry, Martho.” I have a plan. Our son is going to learn a valuable lesson. ”
Reality is set up
Next afternoon, Wesley returned home after football training, exhausted and starved.
“Hey, Mom!” What is for dinner? “He asked eagerly.
“Turkey pot with sweet potatoes and peas,” she replied with a sweet smile.
As he walked past the fridge, he noticed on the wall. He immediately grabbed the pen and indicated that he went to the dog and cleaned his room. Later he pulled out the waste.
That’s already $ 9! He thought and smiled. I will be rich!
At that moment, the stomach grumbled. “Mom!” Called. “You didn’t tell me the dinner was ready!” I’m hungry! ”
Instead, his father replied. “Well, Wesley, now that you make your own money, you will have to support yourself.” If you want your mother to cook for you, you will have to pay her. ”
“Pay her?” Wesley screamed in disbelief. “That’s ridiculous!”
“Well,” his mother said, still smiling, “then you have to use your own money to buy food elsewhere.”
Wesley was frustrated, Wesley attacked up and ordered a reluctantly pizza. It cost him $ 15 plus delivery and tip. Being independent is expensive! He realized.
The hard reality of self-sufficiency
The following morning, Wesley woke up to the oral scent of bacon and eggs. He entered the kitchen and inhaled deeply.
“Morning, Mom!” He said sweetly. “Can I have your eggs easy?”
“Of course!” She said with a warm smile. “It will be $ 6 for breakfast.”
“Are you charging me for breakfast?” Exclaimed Wesley. “That’s so unfair!”
That evening, Wesley came down for dinner and looked llostHis parents were already at the table and enjoying the food. The delicious smell caused his stomach to rattle.
“Mom, Dad …” he hesitated. “Can we talk?”
His father nodded. “Of course. What do you mean?”
“I just wanted to say that I really feel sorry for how I acted.” I think I have never realized everything you do for me without expecting anything in return. ”
His mother’s face softened. “We were hoping to arrive at that time.” Everything we do for you is for love, not because we have to. ”
That night, Wesley sat down to dinner with his parents and felt more thankful than ever. He learned one of the most valuable lessons – forced his parents to provide love and take care of contributing to the family.
Conclusion
Wesley’s experience taught him a valuable life lesson – independence comes with the responsibility, love, and care that his parents provided was priceless. He realized that being part of the family meant contributing without expecting rewards, as well as his parents, for him every day.
Through this experience with the opening of the eyes, Wesley has not only gained new recognition for his parents, but also learned the importance of gratitude, respect, and responsibility. From that day, he understood that help at home was not about payment – it is a supportive and loving family member.