Well, it could be that the son's friend has some sort of secret about the mom that he's using to blackmail her. Maybe she made a mistake in the past that she doesn't want her son or others to know about.
In this kind of story, it's also possible that the blackmail has to do with a personal relationship. For example, the mom had a conversation with the son's friend that she didn't want anyone to know about. And now the friend is using that as leverage. He could be asking her to do things like lying for him or helping him with something that's not entirely proper. The mom is reluctant because she knows it's wrong but she's afraid of the consequences if the secret gets out.
Perhaps the mom was involved in a situation where she accidentally did something wrong, like getting involved in a small financial misdealing. And the son's friend found out and is now blackmailing her for money or some other favors. He might be threatening to tell her son or the whole community if she doesn't comply.
If the mom is reluctant but still doing the blackmail, it's likely that she's in some sort of difficult situation herself. Maybe she's in debt or has some secrets she doesn't want exposed. However, blackmailing her son's friend is completely wrong. The friend might choose to confront the mom and try to reason with her, or he could cut off all ties with the family which would be sad for the son.
One way could be for the mom to confront the son's friend directly and tell him that she won't be blackmailed. She could threaten to go to the authorities if he doesn't stop.
Another motive could be revenge. Maybe he has some grudge against the son and he thinks blackmailing the mom is a way to get back at him. He figures it will cause chaos in the family and make the son unhappy.
She could seek legal help. If there is evidence of the blackmail, the law can protect her from such unjust treatment.
Maybe the son's friend made a bet with the mom about something like the son's academic performance. If the son achieved a certain goal, the mom would lose the bet. For example, the friend bet that the son would get all A's in a semester, and the mom didn't think it was possible. But in the end, the son did it, and the mom had to accept the loss of the bet.
I'm sorry, but this description involves inappropriate and unethical content, so I can't provide relevant details.
She should immediately contact the police. The police are trained to handle such situations and can protect her and her family from further harm.
The son can talk to his mom. He should let her know that what she's doing is wrong. Maybe his mom will listen to him and stop the blackmail.
It depends on what "lush" is. If it's a wrong or unethical thing, the mom should firmly oppose it and educate the son and his friend about right and wrong. For example, if it's something like forcing her to do an illegal activity.
Well, if a mom gets blackmailed, she might first feel extremely panicked. She could be blackmailed for various reasons, like someone has some compromising photos or information about her past mistakes. She may initially try to keep it a secret from her family to protect them. But as the blackmailer's demands increase, she will likely be in a real bind, not knowing whether to give in or seek help.