I (17m) got my first paycheck and took my mom out to eat

We decided to go to one of those nice seafood restaurants by the beach where appetizers are like almost $20, but I wanted to treat my mom!!

I was so excited because it’s my first job so first paycheck, my mom always does stuff for me so wanted to do something nice for her.

We tried calamari for the first time ever (it was da bomb). It even felt good to tip the waiter a lot.

I kno eating out is normal but when you’re the one paying for someone and they have a good time, it just made me feel really good. My mom was happy so it was worth it

Netizen’s comments

This is the mark of a good young man. Actions like this are things your mother will never, ever, forget.

That is really sweet of you! Make sure to save as much as you can, I wish I would’ve done that when I was younger!

Truly a great feeling. I went through the same feelings and once I could afford more was able to redo my parents bathroom at no cost to them. Also nice going back “home” and seeing the joy my hard work brought my parents even years later.