Pay Me to Help: A Story of a Spoiled Son

When Wesley Asked to Get Paid for Chores, Reality Hit Hard

Teenager Wesley was done doing chores for free. One evening, after griping about dinner, he demanded his parents start paying him for tasks like taking out the trash, washing dishes, and walking the dog. To his surprise, they agreed—but with a twist.

They introduced a chore chart: Wesley would only earn money for the chores he actually completed. But that wasn’t all. Now, he’d have to cover his own meals—including his mom’s home cooking—as well as clothes, rides, and laundry.

At first, Wesley was thrilled, already dreaming of all the cash he’d make. But reality quickly set in. Every meal cost money, and saving up for football jerseys and other extras wasn’t easy. His savings melted faster than he expected.

Being “independent” was way harder—and more expensive—than he thought.

Tired and frustrated, Wesley finally realized just how much his parents did for him every day without asking for a dime.

Feeling humbled, he apologized sincerely. His parents reminded him that family means helping one another out of love—not for payment.

Now, Wesley happily shares in homemade dinners and pitches in around the house—with no complaints.