Getting Schooled

The plaintiff says the defendant, her oldest son, got mixed up with the wrong crowd at age 16 and was arrested for fighting. She claims she loaned him money for lawyers, so she’s suing to get repaid. The defendant admits he videotaped a fight, but he denies owing his mother for anything.

[@tiasway]

Honestly more parents should make their kids pay for stupid mistakes like this... why Should your parent have to suffer the consequences of a decision that you made especially if you were old enough to know better

[@looknbakatu]

Yes! the consequences of your actions!

[@potentspirit3096]

My pops taught me best when he made me sit 6 nights after I called him and told him I got locked up. Never felt such disappointment over a phone call, I been highly productive and respect him more than ever bc it taught me that I have to fully deal with my own life

[@patience8290]

@@potentspirit3096 exactly how my parents were. They always said, if you ever go to jail, don't call us.

[@shaniefrancis2102]

AGREE

[@moniquejones6482]

@@potentspirit3096 i did that to my son. He got in trouble for the dumbest thing. I was like, well sit there. He said it made him more responsible. He's a great young man. No issues before or after that. Have a cool day.

[@jillcabler3398]

Damn he look older than his Mother living to fast and furious will definitely put some age on ya fo sho

[@mychannel9403]

You must be going blind.

[@dom_ferris_]

@@mychannel9403 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@The-Mediator]

That’s what I thought too. I thought she suing her ex-boyfriend until the narrator started introducing the case.

[@Tynab]

When he said that’s what mothers are for... the amount of entitlement of some men/children is incredible. Your mother should not have to be put into financial hardship for your mistake, especially when you are old enough to know better!

[@The-Mediator]

And that’s what JM’s mother already knew and wouldn’t give him a dime when he was in that predicament. More more mothers need to stop spoiling children and hold children accountable when they screw up so that they’re not entitled to begin with. If not, they create little narcissists that they will NEVER change.

[@Dymsx86]

$100 a week while he was in prison?! Wow. That is such a blessing and he doesn't even realize it. Some people go to prison and don't get anything from loved ones - not letters, cards, money, or visits. I hope this young man recognizes how much his mother loves him.

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

I most certainly agree....

[@SimplyASweetHeart]

That is so true!

[@The-Mediator]

He won’t. It’s too late for him. That entitlement will not go away. Next, he’ll move on to using girlfriends.

[@damienhall2917]

Judge Mathis be kicking the truth to the young black youth! 👩🏾‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓👩🏾‍🎓

[@darylmartin6989]

That’s cuz shorties be trying to wild smoking ses drink beer!

[@The-Mediator]

Yet, he still wouldn’t listen to what JM said.

[@hustle100]

My parents are gone and i still want to pay them back for what they did for me!

[@Airsign83]

Bless u🙇🏾‍♀️ be strong and of good cheer

[@madinahmoore9137]

Facts I lost my mom at 15 and my dad at 21 and I’m 28 now....

[@jasminej6281]

Me too 😢😢

[@taylorchristina5309]

@@madinahmoore9137 Be Strong. Revelation 21:3,4 Soon, no more sickness and Death

[@rubylove6176]

💯💪🏽🙏🏽

[@gritsnwavy3059]

He’s ungrateful. Talking about it’s ridiculous. 👀

[@ericablige9449]

A Flagger? He needs a Mentor asap. Blessings

[@finessedoffju544]

How do he need blessings

[@tom11zz884]

Flaggers make around $15 per hour to start So yes, he needs male guidance to inspire him to strive higher

[@ericablige9449]

@@finessedoffju544 😳🤔

[@ericablige9449]

@Live Love 🙏💜

[@My2lovess]

Flaggers in Ny make $33 and a lot more if your in a union

[@xquisitty]

I call it "the spirit of EXPECTATION". The notion these kids have that they're owed something just because they exist. Mama did good! He gone learn today!!

[@payton0427]

I wonder who is "the bad crowd" every parent claims their kids got "caught up in" since they're NEVER the problem

[@KellFrr]

It’s honestly their child and the group. Parents make it out to be like their child just fell into the group but don’t realize their kids are the group

[@payton0427]

Toxic FN I agree

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Some parents allow it then complain

[@payton0427]

Denisa Anthony honestly parents never know what their kids are doing behind their backs.. that’s why I never understood the “bad crowd” thing.. you never know what these kids doing!

[@Dougie19xx]

SAY THAT AGAIN!!!!!

[@bhdreamer]

We don’t want to hear that peer pressure BS.

[@KellFrr]

Even Judge Mathis agreed to it though! So yes we do want to hear it

[@mothersixpack]

exactly

[@shanelledavis2607]

Chile your son is the damn bad crowd lol

[@seekingknowledge4698]

Damn he looks older than his mom. Mom look good!!!

[@DEDE-of3fn]

The mom could have forget the money, but, she wanted to teach him a big lesson, instead of senselessly pitying him. That's good mom.

[@iDreamOfJeanii]

Man, hairlines can really make or break yal. His hairline has him passing as a smooth 40.

[@allengriggs8894]

Lolol 😁😂😆😭

[@beb5407]

🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nippypinto]

😂😂😂

[@briannadaylon90]

Lmao not “a smooth 40” tho 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@G1Z]

Plus black don’t crack, (unless they smoke it)

[@Tracie__91]

Peer pressure lol and he looks 35

[@NKAB4]

Girl hush yo mouth 😂😂😂...

[@luxylu8773]

Shade

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

Lmfaooo

[@KhrysPKreme]

Naw somebody had to say it lmaooo

[@dezmitchell5329]

Yeah he needs to slow down

[@peachesandpoets]

She's doing the best she can. I'm proud of her

[@johncostello6006]

Why does the mother look younger than her son? Lol

[@zenabeme22]

I said the same thing. Dude look like he in his 40s

[@jennylynwall3424]

The son quoted “When did you ever hear of someone having to pay their mother back”. Let me tell you something, not only did my father make me pay any money I borrowed back, He charged me interest on top of that. At 2% above prime, calculated daily. When I was much younger ( I am 66 now) I borrowed $5,000 for a new car. I was only 18 with no credit history, so I could not get a bank loan. He even made me get my own insurance policy, and would not put me on his policy. I went to school and was working since I was 12 or 13 years old. I had to make monthly payments on my car and on top of that $50 a week rent. That $5,000 car after all was said and done. After all the payments to my father were made, cost me almost $13,000. You have no idea of how lucky you are to even have a mother to lend you money. She should not had to take you to court. You should buy her flower, take her out to dinner and thank your lucky stars you have such a person in your life!!!!

[@nessaverne2811]

That son really don't appreciate his own mother, now that is son.

[@yvettefrancois8192]

Let him pay bk every red cent wth his ungrateful an rude self

[@TalkswithMellow]

Parents always blame it on other kids. “Hanging with the wrong crowd.” No accountability.

[@moniquebrown7738]

Because I guess there’s no such thing as peer pressure! 🙄

[@NKAB4]

I thought Alternative Schools...where for kds that acted a plum fool in regular school...

[@KellFrr]

not necessarily

[@JoyJoysWorld]

Not true. I went to a AS because I was a teen parent, I was on honor roll at the regular school and in the AS. I made the decision to go to the AS because I didn't want to be the odd one out and wanted to be around people like me.

[@chardiepooh1]

Is‼️

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

I did too

[@NKAB4]

@@JoyJoysWorld I guess you learn something new everyday...cus where I’m from the ones that couldn’t act right...all went to alternative schools...

[@goldiiilocks5491]

The nerve of this young man.... he better shape up because if it happens again I wonder who will be there to help him? 🤔

[@madmemadhouseme4885]

His mom will be. She'll be right there taking care of his ungrateful self. That's why he acts so entitled. She needs to love him with some tough love.

[@kaymorris7029]

Luckily for this young man his mom is classy because any other mom he would of catched them hands and died twice by now. Pay your mom back she looking out for you making sure you do better for yourself that's a good mom show her more respect and be greatful to her.

[@KemiReneePiper]

He threw me off, when Judge Mathis, asked him what did he plan on doing, He said he wanted to do Construction work, but chose the lightest position, a FLAGGER! If you are as smart as you and your mom claim you to be. Why settle for nothing? Then after his mom won the case, he's upset she got him out of a bind, that obviously he couldn't get out on his own, then wanted his mom to excuse $3,000.00 of damage he caused to his potential livelihood. Children can be so UNGRATEFUL! They are grown, defiant, deceitful, and impulsive until they get into trouble, then they become children again! Responsibility and Accountability are key! He comes off as spoiled and entitled and that's TROUBLE!

[@marskeins]

I'm glad she held him to be responsible. Gotta man up sir!!!

[@charlesmartin7347]

I'm proud of this great woman and her son . He'll learn .

[@zeezee990]

She called it a High School 'Diplomer'

[@chardiepooh1]

I thought I was the only person who heard this. I thought I was trippin lol

[@Arron413]

It's probably a regional dialect!

[@tom11zz884]

She was nervous folks.. Give her a break

[@italkalotofshit]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@shysmoov]

That second time tho..2:57🤣

[@mandiezie]

This child IS the wrong crowd ma’am. Lol

[@Lady.B0420]

If my children get arrested for negative behavior, I will NOT bail them out, loan them money for bail, or put money on their books. They are in time out. You don't reward them for being bad.

[@lyndiablack9098]

Sounds about right to me.

[@ChicagoGuy72]

His mother needs to leave her son behind bars next time. Ungrateful... smh

[@Jean0987654321]

Not too sure what to say here. The son had his issues but he trying to turn his life around. I gotta give him at least that. But come on, man. Pay back your mom...

[@Chengetai]

He also needs to turn that attitude around at the same time! But he’s growing and learning so that’s great

[@gl3771]

Agreed

[@MegaLadylove2012]

Even some

[@ozdaartist3106]

It’s your mom bro just give her the money 🤦🏾‍♂️ Ungrateful

[@starrrankin-session1398]

Mom didn't know what school her son went too🤔 the audience knew it was a rough school but mom agreed when Mathis asked was the school for over achievers and she said yes😒

[@hawkblack7698]

He better pay her back now, cause by his attitude he damn sure will need her later.

[@ddavis8988]

I wish we would stop giving single parents credit for doing a bad job. He is a product of her child rearing. Amd if he's bad then that's a reflection of her.

[@lynnlynn9121]

It’s just a shame to be in court with your mother and she is the one who beled you out.

[@arthurfarr7656]

He is the poster child for ungratefulness. Him and millions of others need a lesson in how to be a real man. The world will teach a hard lesson. Hope he survives. Let the lessons begin

[@Valencia5_11]

Doyle and the Defendant were acting like siblings at the end when they were laughing at what she was saying 😂😂😂

[@erickawashington287]

Strong Black Sista putting that parenting down. That's how you teach em' responsibility...

[@TrulyOutrageous]

“i love my son...but i want my money”

[@madmemadhouseme4885]

Yeah, but she chose to bring him to Judge Mathis over holding him responsible. He walked out of the courtroom talking like a punk.

[@patience8290]

He's young. Majority of kids don't realize how great their parents are until they're much older or the parent dies.

[@higher_pwr8178]

Mother used tough love to hire an attorney to get his charge reduced to a misdemeanor now he must repay her.

[@sweet_tee_vibes]

Alternative school usually means a BAD thing 🤔🤫she already lying

[@raqui174]

Yup

[@t.c.5456]

I don’t think she purposely lied. I think she just doesn’t understand certain words🤦🏿‍♀️😩

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Mental and Behavioral as I know it mean. When she was talking about his school I was 😳😳 what she say🤔🤔

[@Spikey.D]

Not really some ppl go by choice.

[@Firece_Lioness]

I finished high school at Alternative School...I wasn't expelled or a trouble student. Just life circumstances no pregnancy. I paid all fees to go to Alternative School myself working at Sears & graduated top of my class & went to college...

[@esharenee4186]

You gone regret treating your mother like that.

[@Amar-zz7qs]

What an ungrateful son....

[@mallayadiggs5181]

He woulda been left in that jail with nothing, you do the crime then he can do the crime! He is so ungrateful smh

[@tatucorreia]

That boy is crazy. She needs to guide him to save for an apartment and tell him to bounce

[@KellFrr]

How is he crazy? After watching how he turned his life around I bet he is living better than you! Just sayin

[@tatucorreia]

@@KellFrr he is crazy if he thinks that his mum should not demand the fees she has spent on his lawyer just because she is his mum. What makes you assume he is living better than I ? LOL You must be another child.

[@KellFrr]

@@tatucorreia no. I’m saying you are calling him crazy but he just explained his life story and he sound like he is a good spot in life🤨 not sure how that makes me a child? But he is on youtube getting views and you are leaving comments, which sound better

[@tom11zz884]

He's not crazy He came from a troubled background, and that can affect anyone. But he's hardly crazy. A " Crazy" person is one who name calls.....

[@tatucorreia]

@B.S. MBA thank you!

[@dspenderella9671]

I hate when parents say, "He got with the wrong crowd"...Um ma'am, your kid IS the wrong crowd. Y'all don't realize all your bad azz kids make up this crowd, so stop disassociating your kid like they're innocent and it's just everyone else that's the problem.

[@kimberlynoel5635]

I'm taking this parenting tactic for if my son ever did anything stupid that he's gonna need financial help. I'll make him pay me back. Make him sign a note and pay me back

[@bigarie]

He seems so smart I really wish him the best in life ❤️

[@jstew1990]

Seems like she’s bailed him out of a lot of situations. She put way too much on his books. Also she should have only paid half towards his attorney fees and make him pay the rest. He comes across as a little ungrateful.

[@72RiviRyda]

Defendant: I wanna do construction Mathis: What type of construction? Defendant: I wanna be a flagger. LMAO. Hope he strives for more.

[@amandabarrett2472]

I knew the mom was a little slow when she thought the alternative school meant excellence 😅

[@kaeshalae1]

LMAOOOO IT MUST BE THE CIGARETTES

[@dom_ferris_]

🤣

[@jazzboneplaya]

I sure hope he has learned how good his mother is to him since they taped this

[@Belle2oo8]

He said “must be the cigarettes shes smoking” boy you better close your mouth against your mom smh

[@yvettefrancois8192]

Right like tht is cute or something!

[@angeldiannah8306]

He looks older then his mom

[@wildemperor1521]

I thought he was her bf

[@desireeshelley3705]

Judge Mathis Mother didn’t play 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾That Beautiful Black Angel knew her son was more than the streets,she knew he would be somebody special Love You Judge Mathis and your story 💕💕

[@MindfulMantraSpace]

he spoiled as hell …pay her

[@TYB26]

A flagger??🤨 that's it?

[@kathunter9816]

Flagger? Man please!!!! u going to school for a degree in Biology?

[@moeshamitchell185]

He just needs career direction. It’s hard to choose a path when you have no clue what you’re doing.

[@briizyfbaby16]

If entitled was a person!! She could’ve let him suffer in that jail! N ppl love to take advantage of they family talking about “that’s what mothers are for”…boy bye! U need to humble yourself cause she didn’t HAVE to do nothing. She did it out of love, not obligation. Make me sick!

[@mermaidtingzzz]

She needs to stop wasting her money on him. She's making him complacent and entitled.

[@ISayToMyself]

Look like brother and sister.

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Yes🤔🤔

[@gailfulson7384]

That's right mama some of the young people today amaze me there is absolutely no way that you would not pay your mother back when she had your back in such a way really

[@jcovent]

Don't make excuses for a 16 year old.

[@concentratedconversationsp1332]

He still doesn't get it, his mother shouldve let him sit in jail with no commisary and a public defender

[@ronica2623]

Nope. Under 18 means a criminal record could be expunged depending on the charge.If he gets stuck with an inexperienced defender, it could make things worse...why take the chance. So he could be taught a lesson? That’s not what a good parent would do. Save the lesson teaching for another time.

[@lexwrld999]

I went to high school with him 🤣 I’m 23 & he’s younger than me looking 40

[@erichillsman8104]

What's yo ig

[@erichillsman8104]

You look 40 also

[@erichillsman8104]

Bomber

[@lexwrld999]

@@erichillsman8104 lexxiwrld

[@erichillsman8104]

You DNT look 40

[@uniquejenkins9014]

Is he alright?

[@darricksmith403]

Right something seems off like he’s going through a lot.

[@bettym.3996]

Wonder if those girls' mom thought they were hanging out with the wrong crowd -- meaning her son.

[@reneeowens3826]

WELL , I GUESS THAT $3,600.00 WILL HELP HER , AND LEAVE HIM IN THE HOLE. GREAT JOB MOM. THIS BUILDS GENERATIONAL WEALTH TO THE MAX.SMDH

[@Chengetai]

I can see both sides.... Black people should try more to position their children to have higher chances of success but there’s so much against some Black families already that limits that. Unfortunately she likely didn’t have anyone to help her build generational wealth and may not have the earning potential to part with $3600 permanently. Doesn’t sound like he had a male figure support. He also needs to pay for his mistakes so he hopefully won’t do it again. That money could have went into savings for him or a certificate program to advance his career but it went to the State. Total waste. Hopefully he will learn from this. When I moved into an apartment in my early 20s I borrowed my deposit from my mom. She had me sign a promissory note. I didn’t pay her back for years and she only mentioned it once. I eventually gave it back to her cause I never forgot cause it took everything in me to borrow that money. I also felt like well damn you can afford this $850 I’m your child why can’t you just give it to me but she’s done a LOT of other things for me so it is what it is. The mentality often is you have to struggle to appreciate but that’s not the case always.

[@pchelloo]

There is a song by James Brown : "This Is A Man's World" ; therefore, (ladies) >>> the next time HE gets himself in trouble, tell HIM to get out of trouble on HIS own in HIS world. Keep your money to yourself, ladies!!!!!

[@caroletaylor894]

Young man you should be happy to pay your mother back for what she did for you. She did not have to do it at all. Don't bite the hand the feeds you.

[@bhdreamer]

Honestly. If she was expecting the money back, she shoulda just let him go with the court appointed lawyer... no commissary and no phone. But that’s just me..

[@KellFrr]

Relax, why are you leaving so many comments😂

[@marionweeks5953]

Kids today are so spoiled

[@theexisting1197]

He's ungrateful,..

[@boujeebee7592]

This child is ungrateful and he thinks he is entitled to his mothers money smh Lord help him

[@mhmm3041]

If you don’t get yourself together you’ll have to pay your mother and that’s how it is

[@nenenord6320]

Well next time no lawyers. Leave him in the jail then if he won't pay for his crimes! That's so ungrateful!!!! Stay in jail cause mom has no bail!! Enjoy!

[@Al-pe7le]

Enough is enough! I have to it then. SHE IS GORGEOUS💯

[@kaylejanae6298]

She shouldn’t have paid for the lawyer in the first place

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

I Guess Some People are Likely To Take Their Mothers For Granted, I Wish I Had Mine, She Passed When I Was 2 and I Will Never Know That Love That His Mother Shows Him.

[@antonybrown432]

Say it again my mom been gone for 12 years I am 58 years old I wish I had my mother back

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

@@antonybrown432 My Condolences and My Real Name is Anthony. 😁

[@antonybrown432]

@@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596 thank you for the reply Anthony St Louis in the house

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

@@antonybrown432 No Problem, My Brother. Harlem, N.Y.

[@raqui174]

Damn right pay that money back!!! I applaud her 👏👏👏you play stupid games you win stupid prices!

[@Missyjjm]

I pay my momma back all the time 😂

[@endiarapier5663]

In my opinion, the defendant is nothing less than ungrateful. I hope and pray he learned to hold himself accountable for all actions whether it’s related to a family matter or a worldly matter.

[@jayjay24241]

My mind state on lending money is im prepared to never see that money again.

[@naturalanimals8902]

He sounds like the product of a single mother.

[@NettaYuup]

Exactly. Where is his dad? Shame on him for abandoning his child and leaving a woman to raise a man.

[@t.c.5456]

I knew the mom didn’t know what the judge was asking. She said alternative school as if it were a good school 🤦🏿‍♀️🙄

[@chardiepooh1]

A flagger?!?!?! I hope he finds someone that can help him see he needs to aim higher. Why his mom think the alternative school he attended was for the academically gifted children???

[@lyndiablack9098]

Because she lies for him, which is the reason he is so irresponsible.

[@kayangvue30]

My exact thought! Heard her bs about his school then ik why he's full of it himself. A flagger, even my toddler can do that with her eyes closed.

[@chaniramiranda8020]

He’s locked up again btw 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lyndiablack9098]

@@chaniramiranda8020 WHAT!!! If it is the same person, I shouldn't be surprised. His mama spoiled him.

[@paulettesalomon2520]

I thought alternative school was the school you went to after board of Ed kicked you out....A magnet school was for the gifted aka really smart kids.

[@marskeins]

Wrong path you going down dude. Any so called person you hanging out with doing wrong. Trying to get you in trouble isn't your friend. Listen to your mother she ain't gonna tell you nothing wrong.

[@tom11zz884]

Seems like a good guy and hopefully he stays out of trouble. just a product of a bad environment and probably a fatherless home. I wish him well in life

[@lyndiablack9098]

Having a man in the house, is not a cure all. I have seen homes where the father was there, and the place was in turmoil.

[@tom11zz884]

@@lyndiablack9098 I'm talking about having a good man in the house. Stop getting so defensive whenever someone says something positive about Black men....geesh.

[@lyndiablack9098]

@@tom11zz884 I am only going by what I have seen as an educator. I also, was a home bound educator. Many things go on in the homes, that are never discussed about a father. I have SEEN so many things in my 23 years as an educator. It appears to me, that YOU are the one that became defensive. However, it is, what it is.

[@lyndiablack9098]

@DJ QuanTeck Yes, I was a single mother, with a son that owns a successful business, who is the father of a daughter, that completed Law School this year, and is now studying for the bar. He also, has another daughter, that is 18 and in her second year of college. Yes, DJ, I was a single mother, that now has a Bachelors and Masters Degree, all PAID FOR, AND WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF MY BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. Can YOU say the same?

[@lyndiablack9098]

@DJ QuanTeck I don't put down Black men and I did not put you down, Quan. There are good Black men that are raising their children. There are good Black women that are raising their children. There are BOTH trifling women AND men, with kids. Every case is different. I am glad you are raising your son. Let me give you a word of advice: DON'T BECOME YOUR CHILD'S FRIEND. You are his father, not his buddy. Do the right things in front of your child, let him see you working and/or going to school to improve yourself. DON'T PUT ANY WOMAN BEFORE YOUR CHILD. If you get the SLIGHTEST inclination, that your mate don't like your child, GET RID OF THEM, FAST. Teach your son right from wrong, and MONITOR HIS FRIENDS, AT ALL TIMES. If possible, put your child in a private school and monitor his assignments. Get to know his teachers and give them your telephone number and make yourself available. Being a single parent, involves SACRIFICES, A LOT OF THEM, but it may be worth it in the end. I use the word "may" because you can give your child everything, and they will still let you down, but as long as you know you did your best, you will be able to sleep with a clear conscious. Good luck, Quan. I believe your son will be an asset to our community.

[@Timechanger200]

She aging well..beautiful looking woman...shame on him

[@bryonnajrw]

I love Doyle 😂

[@Q.Michael]

You have to pay Moms back sir... She put money on your books, love her why she is here because time waits for no man

[@DonDada300]

He wants to be A Flagger 😂😂😂

[@shomarimonroe150]

Awesome video

[@neverforgotten4579]

What do you mean that's what mothers are for? Pay your mother back that money. Smh