Ever since Donovan's father started working overtime in the office he’s been disrespecting his mother and not following directions. His mom is stressed and has had enough of Donovan's foolishness. At times Donovan’s father is in the office until 12am, he doesn’t come home until about 12:15, the only time he doesn't act right Donovan's dad is never home to put him straight.ubc

“Donovan please go clean up the mess you made earlier when you were playing with your toys please” mom said. “No”, screamed Donovan. “Please honey I’m tired of arguing with you and your disrespect towards me” Mom said. At this point Donovan's mom is used to it, everytime she asks Donovan to do something he always has an attitude and refuses to do it. If Donovan wanted something he would get it because he pouted until he got what he wanted.  The past couple months have been terrible for Donovan's mom, she tries to tell her husband about what's happening, but he could never talk to Donovan because he was always at work. The dad knows its going on but he can’t do anything about it.

I can’t do this anymore honey, said mom to dad. I’m sorry I can’t be there to help out with things, the office has me working double overtime because one of our best employees quit” said Dad. I'm trying to do everything I can but there’s nothing else I can do" said Mom. Honey I’m so sorry but I have to take this call, I’ll call you later ok? Love you, said Dad. Donovan has woken from his nap and he’s already back to his havoc, he’s  throwing things around, yelling at the top of his lungs, just being bad. But this is where things got worse, and it was time for a change

Donovan's still doing his usual Donovan things and his mom enters the room, ‘Donovan can you stop please'', `` Shut up mom, I hate you, said Donovan. That's when Donovan's mom had enough, she walked   out the room crying in disgust. She instantly calls her husband and tells him what happened, “He told me to shut up, and that he hated me” said Mom. The husband hangs up and in 5 minutes he walks through the door looking to talk to Donovan. He takes Donovan to his room and they sit down on the bed and start to talk. “Son it’s never ok to disrespect your mom, if it weren’t for her you would have never been here on this earth’ said dad. “Dad she’s just so annoying she makes me angry” said Donovan. It’s ok to feel that way sometimes but imagine how it makes her feel when you tell her that you hate her or when you don’t listen to her simple directions” Well Dad I’ve never thought about it like that” She loves you son, she only trying to teach you how to grow up, she’s trying to parent you right so your a good person when you grow up. How you act is a reflection on us” I understand now dad I’ll start following mom directions and treat her with respect.

It is important to respect your elders. Whether it's your mom, dad, grandma, or family friend, be respectful. And there's no problem with disagreeing with an adult, but never disrespect them. If an adult says something wrong or hurtful to you, then tell another trusted adult.  Respect for your elders is a key behavior for success in life.