No, it's not ethical. Spying on anyone's stories, including mom's, violates privacy. Everyone has a right to their personal experiences and memories without being snooped on.
It could be that he has some trust issues. He might feel like he's not being told the whole truth about certain things, so he resorted to spying to get the information. Another reason could be that he saw others doing similar things on TV or in stories and thought it was okay to spy in real life.
The son might consider setting some boundaries. He could start by keeping his personal things in a more private place. If his mom still tries to spy, he can firmly but politely tell her that it's not okay. He could also suggest alternative ways for her to be involved in his life, like having regular family discussions where he can choose what to share. For instance, 'Mom, I'll share things with you during our family talk time, but please don't go through my personal stuff.' Another approach is for the son to spend more time outside the home in positive and healthy environments, like at a friend's place or in an after - school club, so that he has more freedom to have his own stories without mom's interference.
Since we don't have the details of the story, it could be a child. Often in such stories, it's a curious child who doesn't fully understand boundaries yet.
If it's a more serious situation, she might need to set some clear boundaries and rules in the family. For example, explain to him about privacy and respect. Also, it could be a good idea to give him some positive ways to satisfy his curiosity, like reading books or asking questions directly.
It's not ethical at all. Imagine if someone was spying on your mother's stories without her knowledge. It's an invasion of personal space and can cause a great deal of discomfort if discovered. Respecting privacy is a fundamental principle in a civilized society.
No. These kinds of stories are not appropriate for children as they can involve complex and inappropriate family dynamics that are not suitable for young minds to be exposed to.