Being a single parent is tough, and one mom of two was especially struggling after her divorce. Despite staying on good terms with her ex,

she faced financial strain and raised her kids mostly on her own. Her 15-year-old daughter refused to help around

the house or with her younger brother, which became too much to handle.

So, the mom came up with a plan: she told her daughter that if she didn’t want to help, she’d have to start paying rent.

As expected, the daughter complained to her dad. But what she didn’t know was that both parents had secretly

agreed to stage a fake confrontation to teach her a lesson.

In front of their daughter, they argued—until the mom pretended to faint. Scared, the daughter panicked and hugged her mom,

realizing how serious things were. That’s when her dad told her she’d be living with him—and would need to take on the same responsibilities.

After the act, the parents sat down with her and explained how important it was to contribute at home. The daughter apologized,

promised to help more, and actually followed through. The change was remarkable.

This story shows how teamwork, honest communication, and a little creativity in parenting can go a long way.