Growing up in a well-to-do household often presents a number of challenges, especially when children face a mismatch between privilege and empathy. One family’s journey epitomized this struggle, unfolding during an all-expense paid vacation that revealed a significant problem in their household dynamic.
At the age of seventeen, the couple’s first son, Matt, was born. Their other two children were five and eight, and their son was now eighteen.
They weren’t very rich when they had Matt. But things got better over time, and when Matt was nine, they felt happy.
Since they could now afford it, they decided to send Matt to a private school when he was eleven years old. Matt’s parents thought he was an elitist because their son suddenly changed his personality when he was placed in a class full of affluent teenagers.
Matt was raised with entitlement
Concerned parents have tried to minimize this aspect of Matt over the years. But as he approached puberty, his stubbornness grew and became too much for his parents to handle.
His parents believed they had given him some common sense when he was sixteen. They forced him to accept financial responsibility by getting him a part-time job.
At first, the parents thought it was working. When he started working part-time, he was forced to face reality because his parents no longer treated him to unnecessary luxuries.
Nevertheless, the boy’s parents discovered that he had not changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple decided to take a vacation after spending months at home.
The couple wanted to honor May
They took May on all-expenses-paid leave instead of sending her on paid leave to her home country.
One day, Matt overheard his parents discussing vacation plans. They were discussing buying May and her son first class so they could experience the same comfort as a family.
Matt was horrified. He believed that since their family was paying for their expenses, they didn’t have to pay for first-class seats. “We already paid for everything. If he can’t afford first class, let him go economy,” the mother recalled her son’s advice.
The mother was taken aback. She scolded him, telling him that it was rude of him to say something unnecessary after what May had done for them.
She went on to express her gratitude for May’s help, noting that she sacrificed time with her own child to raise Matt. “It’s the least I can do,” she replied.
However, Matt pressed his case. After tiring of his arrogance, his mother told him that he would be sitting in the economy and would have to pay for an upgrade to first class if he wished. Thinking it was a joke, the boy nodded.
After a few months, everyone was ready for the trip. The mother kept repeating to her son that his ticket was for an economy seat, but he didn’t listen.
Matt was furious on the day of the trip. It dawned on him that his mother had been telling the truth all along.
Eighteen-year-old Matt began to lose his temper in the middle of the airport. He talked about how uncomfortable it would be to fly ten hours in a small economy.
His mother bluntly replied that he had been warned many times and had six months to earn the money to upgrade. Matt was pissed the whole way. He complained that having to sit in the economy was agony and that it ruined the whole trip.
Her husband agreed with her. Especially after finding out how badly their son thought of other people, they believed it was appropriate to discipline him.
However, the woman’s parents thought she had gone too far. Although she doesn’t think so, after hearing their comments, she began to suspect her actions.
Online users applauded the mother and her decision. They even expressed how lucky Matt was that his parents still let him accompany them.
A mother found herself in a difficult situation when her son Matt displayed entitled behavior over a first-class ticket for their nanny on an all-expenses-paid holiday. Despite numerous warnings, Matt’s authorization resulted in him experiencing a less luxurious flight in economy class.
The incident sparked debate within the family and among online commenters. While some supported the mother’s decision to punish her son for his lack of empathy, others felt she went too far.
Ultimately, the experience served as a lesson for Matt about the consequences of entitled behavior. Mother’s firm stance and her following showed that actions have consequences, especially when they involve a lack of appreciation and empathy for others.
While her actions were questioned due to her parents’ opinions, the mother’s decision resonated positively with many online users. Matt was lucky that his parents still let him join the trip despite his behavior. Hopefully, this incident will lead to a meaningful change in his outlook and behavior towards others in the future.
Mother did the right thing!