The Disciplining of Mom by Anita M Shaw
What happens when the tables turn, and an adult gets grounded?
When Mom calls Dad a spineless jellyfish for not standing up to his obnoxious brother, Willis, Dad grounds her for a week. Reyia, 13, Reymund, 17, and Rodney, 16, side with Dad. Until they realize they’ll be fending for themselves for the whole week—cooking, cleaning, laundry? Oh, my
Thing is, they expected her to apologize within the day if not the hour—which is what they would’ve done in her position.
Yes, and Mom’s grounded her car, truck, and keys with her. Which means, not only does Reymund not have wheels for his date with beautiful, but fickle, Delora, Reyia, Rodney, and little Ryleigh have to find a way to get to the stables after school to practice for the horse show Saturday. Likely, they’ll have no way of getting to the horse show either, for Dad works most weekends and has no real interest in their horsey endeavors.
And way before Saturday, Reyia is fed up with trying to manage household chores along with the rest of her life!
How long will Mom hold out before she tires of solitary confinement? Doesn’t she care that Dad’s sleeping in his basement mancave?
Yes, Reyia has a nagging worry that her family is about to face a major break up . . .
Mom, please . . . just apologize!
With its lighthearted mix of humor, heart, and family chaos, The Disciplining of Mom is perfect for readers who love coming-of-age tales and heartfelt family dramas.
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