In a quiet neighborhood, a 12-year-old boy named Ethan learned the value of hard work by mowing Mrs. Johnson’s expansive lawn for two days. However, when she refused to pay him the agreed-upon $20, Ethan’s mother stepped in.
Mrs. Johnson, known for her polished appearance and aloof demeanor, thought she could exploit a young boy’s eagerness to help. But she underestimated the power of a mother’s love and determination.
Ethan’s mother was outraged and decided to teach Mrs. Johnson a lesson. She enlisted the help of Mark, a friend with a landscaping business, to trim Mrs. Johnson’s prized hedges into embarrassing shapes.
Next, she ordered three truckloads of mulch to be delivered to Mrs. Johnson’s driveway, blocking her entry. The neighborhood buzzed with excitement as they watched the drama unfold.
When Mrs. Johnson returned home, she was met with the mulch-filled driveway and her mangled hedges. Her anger turned to embarrassment as she realized the whole neighborhood was watching.
Ethan’s mother confronted Mrs. Johnson, who was forced to pay Ethan the $20 she owed him. The experience left Mrs. Johnson humbled, and she never asked Ethan for help again.
The neighborhood remembered the story of how Ethan’s mother stood up for her son, teaching Mrs. Johnson a valuable lesson about honesty and hard work.
