My Teen Son Got New Clothes & Headphones, Lied That It’s from Dad – I Decided to Follow Him

14-year-old Alex had been sneaking out, buying things with his saved-up money. One day, his mom followed him and caught him talking to an old lady by the corner store. She was offering him strange trinkets in exchange for cash. Shocked, his mom confronted him. Alex nervously admitted he’d been collecting rare items to surprise her. Relieved, his mom hugged him, reminding him to be careful, but proud of his thoughtful gesture.