After a divorce, a couple decided to maintain a healthy environment for their children. The kids stayed with their mother. Being a single mother was tough, and her teenage daughter’s behavior was challenging. Despite financial support from her ex-husband, he wasn’t always available. The daughter refused to help with house chores.

To address this, the mother attempted to discuss the importance of family cooperation and suggested her daughter pay rent if she wouldn’t help. The next day, the ex-husband arrived, pretending to be outraged, while the daughter believed he’d come to help.

An argument ensued, and the mother pretended to faint. The daughter, frightened, realized her mistake. The parents decided to take their kids to their father’s house, where they would need to fend for themselves.

Shaken, the daughter apologized, promising to change. In the following days, she transformed, taking on household responsibilities willingly. This story highlights how tough love and cooperation can teach important life lessons to a wayward teenager.