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Teen Thinks She Can Just Start A Pool Party At Friend’s House, Stopped Dead In Her Tracks By Grandpa
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Teen Thinks She Can Just Start A Pool Party At Friend’s House, Stopped Dead In Her Tracks By Grandpa

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The teenage years aren’t easy for the parents or the kids. There’s so much going on with a developing teen’s mind and body that it may get overwhelming for them. Even though they’re going through a lot, it doesn’t give them the right to act entitled or rude with anyone.

That’s what happened in this situation, where a teen who was dealing with difficult things at home decided to act out and plan a pool party at an acquaintance’s house. She didn’t even ask for permission and became extremely entitled when she was refused.

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    Outdoor pool at a beach house with lounge chairs on deck, perfect for a friend stepdaughter pool party gathering.

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    The poster’s stepdaughter was planning on having a friend over, but later, when her dad went over to the house, he found out the teens all gathered there

    Teen stepdaughter hosting a friend at a pool party with mature supervision from parents and family members.

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    Teenagers arrive in several cars for a friend stepdaughter pool party, asking to use the pool area.

    Stepdaughter clarifies no pool party planned, just one friend, while dad manages friend-stepdaughter pool party situation.

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    When the grandfather questioned his grandkid about it, she said that other kids had made the plan for a pool party

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    Conflict at a friend stepdaughter pool party with heated arguments over party plans and boundaries.

    Middle-aged man in a leather jacket outdoors reflecting thoughtfully at a friend stepdaughter pool party setting.

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    After a bit more sleuthing, the grandpa found out that a grandkid of his friend’s was the one to make the pool party plan, and that she did it without permission

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    Parents discuss with friends about the friend's stepdaughter pool party and false claims surrounding the event.

    Text excerpt discussing a friend’s stepdaughter dealing with stress during a pool party situation.

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    When the other teen was confronted about planning a pool party at someone else’s house without asking, she behaved very rudely

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    The grandpa spoke to his friends about their granddaughter’s behavior, and they told him that she had been acting out due to her parents’ separation

    The poster explained that her stepdaughter was just seventeen but very mature for her age. She was also a respectful girl, so when she asked permission to have a friend over, the OP immediately agreed. She didn’t expect anything to happen until her dad went over to the house to check in on the girl and found many other teenagers there.

    Every parent wants to keep their kids safe, but this might get a bit difficult when they become teens. That’s why it’s so important to start an open line of communication with them when they are young. This will make them feel comfortable opening up to you, even if they do something wrong or make a mistake.

    Luckily, in this case, it wasn’t the stepdaughter who had decided to throw a party, so she hadn’t disrespected her stepmom’s wishes. The teen’s granddad found out that other friends of hers had created this plan without even asking her. When he asked them to leave, they threw a tantrum and called him a “party pooper.”

    It’s challenging to deal with kids who have an attitude because they may often refuse to listen to reason. Adults who react emotionally might end up causing even more trouble in this kind of situation. That’s why it’s essential to take a deep breath and then proceed as calmly as possible, which is exactly what the grandpa did.

    Young woman adjusting her hair on an urban street, wearing a leather jacket and casual clothes near a friend stepdaughter pool party setting.

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    The poster’s dad kept questioning the teens until he found out who the culprit was in the situation. He got to know that it was a girl who was the granddaughter of his friends. He couldn’t believe how entitled she was because she had planned the entire thing without even asking for permission.

    The girl also behaved very rudely with the man and did not apologize for her actions. When the grandpa dug a bit into her behavior by talking to her grandparents, they revealed that she had been acting like that due to her parents’ separation. For a while, she had been causing trouble and behaving in an entitled way.

    Divorce, separation, or other negative childhood experiences can have a huge impact on a kid’s emotional and mental state. Teens, especially, might act out in different ways. Some tend to get withdrawn, while others rebel as much as they can. These behaviors usually occur because the young person doesn’t know how to deal with the complex emotions they are feeling.

    Even though the teen’s behavior might have been very rude, it also seems like a cry for help. Luckily, the stepkid didn’t get in trouble due to her acquaintance’s actions, but maybe the situation turned out for the best because it shone a light on the other girl’s problems.

    What would you have done if you had to deal with entitled teenagers like this? Do share your thoughts below.

    People were glad that the stepdaughter helped her granddad maintain control of the situation, but they felt that she could receive backlash from the other girl

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    Monika Pašukonytė

    Monika Pašukonytė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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    Janelle Collard
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the above commenter said, 3 members of the same family on the same page! Hope Entitled Teen got her a** handed to her. Probably not, tho.

    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good work but the I hope the troubled teen gets some counselling.

    Roberta Surprenant
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I get feeling the entitled girl is being coddled?

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    Janelle Collard
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the above commenter said, 3 members of the same family on the same page! Hope Entitled Teen got her a** handed to her. Probably not, tho.

    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good work but the I hope the troubled teen gets some counselling.

    Roberta Surprenant
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I get feeling the entitled girl is being coddled?

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