2025-08-20T01:07:40Z

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Can you imagine your own child publicly airing your dirty laundry? That’s exactly what happened when 16-year-old Jace took to social media to reveal a series of private text messages between him and his mother, former Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans. Just hours after Jace’s explosive revelations surfaced, Jenelle responded, igniting a wildfire of speculation and debate.

In a candid Instagram post late Tuesday night, Jenelle opened up about the turbulent relationship with her son, admitting that they’ve been clashing more than usual. But that wasn’t all; she also let slip that Jace has recently been in trouble with the law, adding another layer to this already complex family dynamic.

What caused this public showdown? According to The Ashley, Jace shared screenshots of their text conversations, painting Jenelle in a rather negative light. The messages showed an angry mom allegedly cursing at her son, accusing him of fabricating stories about her now-ex-husband, David Eason, and even threatening to take him away. In retaliation, Jace called his mom “unstable” and expressed a strong desire to return to North Carolina—anything to escape life with Jenelle in Las Vegas.

In her response, Jenelle, who has faced heavy criticism lately for her frequent nights out with her friend Tori Rhyne, asserted, “My kids are my entire world.” She emphasized that her intention has always been to protect her children, including Jace, Kaiser, and Ensley, and set healthy boundaries. Jenelle claimed that Jace’s decision to post their private texts was a spiteful reaction to discipline he received from her.

“Jace posting our private texts was his reaction to being rightfully disciplined,” she wrote. “While it hurts to see those moments shared publicly, I know it comes from a place of struggle.” This struggle is compounded by the knowledge that Jace has been dealing with mental health challenges for years. Back in May, Jenelle revealed that her son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 10 and more recently, major depressive disorder and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

In her heartfelt message, Jenelle reassured her followers that she would always stand by Jace, no matter the challenges they face. She asked for empathy and prayers as they navigate these turbulent waters. However, her plea for understanding sparked a wave of backlash online.

Critics were quick to point out the apparent contradiction in her lifestyle choices. “But you are out all the time in Las Vegas partying going to night clubs,” one commenter remarked. Another said, “I’m sorry but telling your teenage child ‘f**k you’ is not ‘rightful discipline.’” They weren’t done there, with one user stating, “You reap what you sow, Jenelle….ultimately and tragically, his outbursts are trauma from you and the way he was raised.” The community was divided, with many supporting Jace’s right to speak out.

As of now, Jace’s posts remain online, a stark reminder of the raw and unfiltered nature of family struggles in the public eye.