Tina got married at the age of 20, and at 22 she gave birth to her first and only child. She was indifferent to children. When her son was born, Tina and her husband gave him to her grandmother’s care. They sent her money once a month, and lived to their heart’s content. Two years later, they had to bring the son home, and the grandmother died. Tina was angry with her son. She sent him to the nursery to see him less often, and then to kindergarten. At school, the boy was teased.
He could neither read nor write. They tried to call his parents to school, but Tina had no time. One day, Tina’s husband did come to school. The teachers took advantage of the situation and told him about the boy’s antics. Returning home from a parent-teacher conference, the father beat his son with a belt. When the boy finished school, Tina sent him to work at a factory. There he met his future wife. The factory management gave the young family an apartment. When Tina had grandchildren, she was indifferent to them.
Occasionally, she would send money to her grandchildren on holidays. The day came when Tina had to retire. She wanted to organize a fancy celebration. So she decided to turn to her son. I sent you some money on your card. Go with Mary and buy food and jewelry. We’ll celebrate my retirement at your place.” – Yes, mom. The son and his wife sent their children to the village so that they would not interfere, and they began to prepare for the celebration. When everything was ready, Tina arrived. She was pleased. “Not bad, now go to the kitchen.
The guests are coming and we need to meet them, and we’ll sit with you when they leave. The son and daughter-in-law obeyed Tina and went to the kitchen. The guests ate, drank, and danced all night, and when everyone left, Tina came into the kitchen and said, “There’s one piece of cake left, divide it between the two of you. I don’t feel well, we’re going home, I can’t sit with you. The son was terribly offended. A week later, Tina called him: “Son, they are taking me to the hospital for an operation. Bring me some things, I’ll send you a list.” – No, we’re going on vacation with Mary. You know that, call your dad. Bye. Finally, someone made it clear to Tina that the world did not revolve around her.
