I think the mother might have made some important decisions that influenced the game's plot.
In the fanfic, her mother taught her various skills such as cooking and sewing. She also imparted wisdom about handling relationships and making the right choices in life.
It could be that she was under extreme stress or had suffered abuse from her mother, leading to such a tragic act. Or perhaps there was some external factor that influenced her actions.
One major challenge was the lack of resources. She was trying to help a vast number of extremely poor people, but she often had very little in terms of money, food, and medical supplies. Another challenge was the social and cultural barriers. Some people in the communities she served were resistant to change or the help she offered.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many stories with that name. It might be a game story related to motherhood, like a game where you play as a mother and experience various challenges and joys in raising a family.
The mother should firmly but gently tell the son that this is not an appropriate topic for them to discuss. She can redirect the conversation to more positive and appropriate topics like family values or school experiences.
Maybe she had some serious psychological issues or was under extreme stress that led to such a tragic act.
I don't know the exact performance of 'Her Story' at The Game Awards 2015. But it was a great game, so it might have done well.
This is a very serious and inappropriate situation. The mother should immediately seek professional help, such as contacting a family counselor or a psychologist. They can guide her on how to handle this complex family dynamic and ensure the well - being of both herself and her son.
She should firmly refuse. It's not her place to discipline someone else's child in such a physical way. And spanking is not a good practice anyway.