Barbecue parties are fun and popular for their delicious food. However, sometimes one person can ruin the fun, turning the event sour.
OP’s husband met a guy last year and they became close. Yesterday, he invited OP’s family to a BBQ. OP brought enough food for 12 burgers, 12 hot dogs, and extras like sodas and chips. There were about 8 adults and 12 kids, plus OP’s family and their 3 kids (13, 9, and 8 months). OP’s oldest doesn’t like hot dogs, so when he was given hot dogs at the grill, he asked for a burger instead. The guy at the grill said, “Nope, sorry kid, the burgers are for the adults.” OP explained that their son doesn’t like hot dogs, but the guy shrugged. OP then asked for a burger and switched plates with their son. This caused some questions from other kids, but no one said anything to OP directly. Today, the guy texted OP’s husband saying OP isn’t invited next time because they caused an uproar over a hot dog, saying burgers are only for adults. OP’s husband hasn’t responded, and OP is upset he’s not defending them. Was OP wrong here?
Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.
1. OP traded plates with OP’s son at a BBQ after adults refused to give him a burger. Now, OP wonders if they were wrong.
2. OP’s husband met a guy last year. Invited to a BBQ yesterday, OP’s family brought food: 12 burgers, 12 hot dogs, sodas, and chips.
3. OP’s oldest child dislikes hot dogs. When he asked for a burger at the BBQ, the grill guy said, “nope, burgers are for adults.”
4. OP explained, but the guy shrugged. OP asked for a burger and switched plates with their son, causing other kids to question why he got a burger.
5. The guy texted OP’s husband saying OP isn’t invited next time, blaming OP for causing an uproar over a hotdog and stating burgers are for adults only.
6. OP’s husband hasn’t responded. OP is angry because they brought 12 extra burgers and believes their son should have one regardless of the man’s rules.
7. OP’s husband thinks OP should drop it, but OP is upset he’s not defending OP or their son. OP wonders if they were wrong.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
8. You were a responsible parent ensuring your child had a meal he could enjoy. The host’s response was unreasonable.
9. Your son’s food preference should be respected, and you managed the situation tactfully. The host’s reaction was out of line.
10. You ensured your son had something he could eat comfortably. The host’s inflexibility was unwarranted.
11. The host’s refusal to accommodate a simple request was unreasonable.
12. OP handled the situation with grace by swapping plates to accommodate her son.
13. Your son’s dietary preference should be respected. The host’s response was unfair and insensitive.
14. OP was advocating for your son’s comfort and happiness which is not wrong.
15. It’s pretty clear that the host overreacted.
16. Not the AH. Your son’s dislike for hot dogs is valid, and you acted appropriately to accommodate him.
17. One should entertain everyone’s preferences.
18. Why did the guy have to be this rude?
19. One should not host parties with such rigid rules.
20. I hope he sees the comment and learn some lesson.
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