He had recently started earning what his mom called a “teeny tiny bit of money” from his small YouTube channel. Those first few earnings gave him a newfound sense of independence, and with it came a stubborn refusal to do chores, homework, or even listen to his mother’s instructions. One evening, after yet another argument about unfinished homework, Aaron stormed out of his mother’s room, declaring that he was “a free person” because he was “making his own money.” For Heidi, it was a moment of both frustration and clarity. Instead of shouting or grounding him, she decided to teach her son a lesson he would never forget — one that mirrored the realities of adult life.Continue reading…
