Mom whose back-to-school rules for son went viral talks to TODAY

Nicole Jackson, the mom who went viral for her hilarious TikTok video listing back-to-school rules joins TODAY along with her son Kai, to talk about the video’s relatability and the lessons it teaches parents and their children.

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[erinc]

"Taking the intrusive thought and saying it outloud in a way that's receivable." This mom is so emotionally aware and intelligent! "What we're not gonna do is forget that we love each other." He has inherited her wisdom!

[xjcrossx]

The fact that he's smiling right when it shows them shows that he is a good kid and respects his mom. He's not mad he's not embarrassed he thinks it's funny. Seems like a really good kid and I applaud the mom. Kids need discipline.

[emac]

I loved the son's response. He's got a great sense of humor, like his mama.

[poohsplaylist]

As a Teacher, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this woman's video. She lets her kid know what the expectations are with love and respect. Wish there were MORE PARENTS like her!!!

[agirlhasnoname]

“You’ve been getting up at 6:77 all summer” 😂😂😂

[melissawittman]

As a retired teacher let me say that I LOVE this mom!

[mackenzie]

What a great mom and son duo. Like the man said, you can tell how much they love each other and that they’re close. He’s adorable

[layasaul]

That young man's smile! What a wonderful mother and son. I'm still smiling!!!

[BurigitB]

She’s holding her own on a today show interview! Hire her!!

[f.acostaa]

What a wonderful mother & son bond! love it!

[ConsuelaEsseboom]

Someone already commented this but I want to also say: consider hiring this woman. She really held her own on the show and I can see her working in television 👏🏾

[tammyjohnson]

I am a rehab RN also. When you were first speaking, I said to myself, she is a nurse. So proud of your little man. You are doing a wonderful raising him!!

[eyerusalemsolomon]

I love them both. This young man is going to grow up to be such a gentle man. Mom, good for you. God bless you both.

[ebbiebeauti]

Nicole is amazing! She's always been this hilarious since we were kids
She has definitely been a great mom in supporting Kai & all his endeavors. Keep sharing the of you both enjoying life. We love you guys....So proud to witness this moment with the world. ❤

[sharonheller]

She did tell what our children are like in real life. Go Mom.

[kathleenmiller]

Her smile is infectious! As a single mom whose son just started high school, I relate. But the flu has no boundaries, so the first week is a wash for us. Good luck ya'll!

[joycestempa]

This is what a “heard” child looks like. Please take notes. You can talk at a boy all you want but if you don’t give him a minute to be heard & recognized, you’re in trouble real quick - this ain’t that!!!

Good for you young man.

Mom, keep positive boundaries going and keep positive male family members in his life (on the daily) and you will have a college education under him and a bright path before him before you can blink!!!

Hardest part is coming so keep preparing him well to be a communicator and a thinker. Teach him everything is possible with the right foundation and the right fans!!!

[miahill]

Love this interview! Very nice example of relationships. Media needs to portrait our communities in a more positive way like this family. Thank you Today!😍

[tedecker]

The world would be a better place if all kids had moms like this, but having a kid like this would probably make it easier!

[AngelaDavis-yzxf]

These are the people that should run parenting classes.
Beautiful ❤