hmm..
the mother would have been not very nice on a fairly regular basis before for the boy to be baiting her.
i mean, for me, i am nice to people, if they use an at least neutral tone.
i return real rudeness with rudeness.
even adults. if they are rude for no reason.
although the likelihood is that this kid is rude to anyone who expresses a dissatisfaction with his actions.
hey, teens..