It’s surprising that some people still don’t wear seat belts, which can save lives in accidents. This behavior can even pass to their kids, causing problems when rules are enforced.
OP’s 12-year-old daughter befriended Danielle, whose mom proposed a carpool. The kids often refused to wear seat belts. When OP enforced the rule, Danielle’s mom got upset, leading to the end of the carpool. Now, Danielle’s mom demands an apology for enforcing safety rules, causing tension with OP’s daughter.
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1. OP wonders if they were wrong for not apologizing and potentially causing their daughter to lose a friend.
2. OP’s daughter, 12, made friends with Danielle. Despite Danielle’s push for popularity, OP agreed to carpool with Danielle’s family.
3. OP faced challenges with Danielle and her brother not wearing seat belts during carpooling, despite OP’s insistence due to a past tragedy. Their mom shrugged it off.
4. OP faced defiance from Danielle and her brother for not wearing seat belts after a brief stop. OP refused to drive until they complied.
5. OP persisted in not driving until Danielle and her brother wore their seat belts, despite their refusal, which took 45 minutes.
6. OP ended the carpool after a dispute with Danielle’s mom, who criticized OP for enforcing seat belt rules, resulting in lateness for a soccer game.
7. OP refuses to apologize to Danielle and her brother, causing tension. OP believes faking an apology sets a bad example. Daughter is upset.
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. NTA because safety rules are non-negotiable, especially when it comes to seat belts. OP stood firm on a crucial issue.
9. Absolutely NTA. OP prioritized safety over convenience. It’s commendable to uphold such important rules, especially when it comes to kids.
10. OP rightly refused to budge on seat belt rules.
11. Rules are rules, especially when it’s about safety. OP was right to stick to their guns and enforce seat belt regulations.
12. OP did the responsible thing and there’s no way she’s an a-hole.
13. Safety matters above all else, and OP was right to prioritize it. Rules are there for a reason.
14. Safety should never be compromised.
15. OP did the right thing by standing firm on seat belt rules, despite pushback.
16. It’s commendable that OP takes safety seriously, especially when it involves children. Rules are there to protect everyone.
17. OP upheld crucial safety measures, and that’s something to be applauded, not criticized.
18. It’s important to set boundaries, especially when it comes to safety.
19. NTA because OP did the responsible thing by sticking to seat belt rules, despite objections.
20. Nothing illegal should be normalized or enabled.
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