“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

When you’re an adult, school can feel like a lifetime ago. But when you’re a kid, it’s basically your whole world, and trying to fit in can be tough.

One Redditor recently found out their daughter was invited to a classmate’s birthday party. The problem is, it sounds like no one plans to show up… including their daughter, who doesn’t want to go. Now the parent is torn: respect her “no,” or push her to attend so the birthday girl isn’t left alone.

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The parent found out no one was planning to show up to their daughter’s classmate’s birthday party

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

Image credits: Andrej Lišakov (not the actual photo)

Not wanting the birthday girl to end up heartbroken, they considered making their daughter attend

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

Image credits: Curated Lifestyle (not the actual photo)

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

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The author shared more details in the comments

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

Many readers felt the parent shouldn’t make their daughter go against her wishes, even if they still felt sorry for the birthday girl

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

Others, however, argued that showing up anyway could be a meaningful lesson in kindness and compassion

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

[decision made]

“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping
“I Am Torn”: Parent Wonders If They Should Make Daughter Attend A Birthday Everyone Is Skipping

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