I remember when my best friend's mom helped me prepare for a big speech I had to give at school. She listened to me practice over and over, gave me great advice on how to project my voice and calm my nerves. Thanks to her, I did really well. Her selfless act of helping me out is a story that always warms my heart.
Well, my best friend's mom once drove all night to pick us up from a music festival when we missed our ride. She didn't even complain. She just wanted to make sure we were safe. It showed how much she cared about us, not just her own child but also me as her son's best friend.
Maybe they volunteered at a community garden. The mom showed the kids how to plant seeds, and the son and his friends watered the plants and pulled out weeds.
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.
Another friend of mom's is a great cook. She often invites us over for dinner and we get to taste the most delicious homemade meals. Her secret recipes have been passed down in her family for generations.
Her best friends could be the people she has known for a long time, like her old schoolmates. They share memories from their youth and have a deep bond.
There could be several reasons. One possibility is that they are in some kind of trouble themselves and think blackmailing the mom can solve their problems. For example, they might have debts they need to pay off. Another reason could be that they are just bad - natured kids. They might enjoy having power over someone and see blackmail as a way to get that power. Or perhaps they have some secrets that they don't want the son to know and they are using blackmail to keep the mom quiet about those secrets.
In case they were involved in something dangerous, like playing with matches, the mom has to be firm. She should explain the serious consequences of their actions, not just scold them. For example, she can show them pictures or videos of fire accidents caused by improper use of matches. And then, she should set strict rules to prevent such dangerous behavior in the future. At the same time, she should also encourage them to be more careful and think about safety all the time.
My friend's mom is an artist. One day, she decided to transform their backyard into a beautiful art garden. She painted murals on the fences and planted all kinds of colorful flowers. It was a really hot project as it was in the middle of summer, but she never gave up. The end result was amazing and now it's a place where all of us friends like to hang out and feel inspired.