It could be that the person found out something mom did wrong in the past, like accidentally breaking a valuable family heirloom and hiding it. So they use this knowledge to blackmail her into telling a story, perhaps a story from her childhood that she has been reluctant to share.
Maybe by threatening to expose some of her secrets that she doesn't want others to know. For example, if she has a small embarrassing habit, like singing really loudly in the shower when she thinks no one is home.
Perhaps the person threatened to stop doing some important chores or tasks that mom relies on them for. So in order to get the person to continue, mom is blackmailed into sharing a story. For instance, if the person usually takes care of the garden which mom loves, and they say they'll stop unless she tells a story.
No, it's never ethical to blackmail anyone, including mom. Blackmail involves using threats and coercion, which are wrong.
One way is to communicate clearly. For example, sit down with the family member who is blackmailing and firmly state your boundaries. Say something like 'I won't tolerate this behavior' in a calm but assertive way.
There are also legal consequences in extreme cases. If the blackmail involves threats of serious harm or slander, it could potentially be a legal matter. But in most normal family blackmail situations like a child blackmailing a mom for more pocket money, it's more about family dynamics and moral lessons. The family may need to have serious discussions about respect, ethics, and communication to fix the situation.
One day, a naughty kid found out his mom's little secret that she accidentally broke a precious vase but hid it. He threatened to tell dad if she didn't buy him a new video game. His mom was really angry at first but finally agreed just to keep the secret. However, she also taught the kid a lesson later about the wrongness of blackmail.
One day, a mom found out her son had skipped school to go to a video game arcade. She blackmailed him by saying that if he didn't start getting straight A's in school, she would tell his favorite teacher about his truancy. So, the son was forced to study hard to avoid this embarrassment.
One time, my friend borrowed my expensive video game without asking. I was so mad that I thought about telling his mom. I didn't really blackmail him in a bad way though. I just said if he didn't return it soon and start asking permission in the future, I would tell his mom he took it without permission. He quickly returned the game and apologized.
Once there was a mother and daughter. The daughter found out a secret of her mother's past that the mother didn't want anyone to know. The daughter, being a bit naughty, threatened to tell the whole family if the mother didn't buy her a new expensive dress. The mother was really worried and tried to reason with the daughter, but the daughter was stubborn. Eventually, the mother gave in and bought the dress to keep her secret safe.
The mom can escape by simply ignoring the blackmail. If she shows that she is not afraid and will not be intimidated, the son's friend might give up. This shows strength and confidence.
Here is a story. The son finds out that his mom has been hiding some family heirlooms that were supposed to be passed down to him and his siblings. He then tries to blackmail her by threatening to expose some old family secrets if she doesn't give him the heirlooms immediately. The mom is shocked at first but then sits down with the son to explain the real reason behind hiding the heirlooms, which was to protect them from being sold by the son's irresponsible uncle. Through this conversation, the son realizes his mistake and the blackmail attempt stops.
One way it could unfold is that the teen friends discover the mom has a hidden talent for magic that she's been keeping secret. They threaten to expose her if she doesn't give them something, like access to a restricted area. The mom initially tries to resist but realizes she has to protect her secret.