Lady Drops 11YO On Front Porch, Shocked After 11YO’s Mom Refuses To Let Daughter Come Around Again

Every parent wants their child to be safe, and they’ll go to extremes to make sure their little one is protected. Sometimes, though, this overly vigilant nature might cause more problems than it solves, especially if done in harmless situations.

This is exactly what happened when one mom got angry that her 11-year-old daughter hadn’t been dropped off at the doorstep by their neighbor. She blew the entire situation out of proportion by spreading rumors and even banned her daughter from playing with the neighbor’s kid.

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Sometimes, when parents are being very overprotective, they can end up making things more difficult for their kids

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The poster shared that she was hosting a sleepover for her 11-year-old daughter, Rowan, and her friend Amanda, who lived across the road

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Amanda began feeling homesick around 11 p.m., so after checking in with her mom, the poster decided to drop the girl home

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The poster dropped Amanda off at her porch and stayed back to watch the girl go inside, but this didn’t go down well with her mom, who felt Amanda had been put in danger

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Amanda’s mom blew the whole situation out of proportion by badmouthing the poster, and she even banned both kids from playing together 

The OP had set up a sleepover for her daughter to enjoy and invited the girl’s friend from across the road. Both of them were having fun and trying out classic sleepover activities like watching a movie, putting on facemasks, and eating popcorn. Only around 11 p.m., the other girl, Amanda, began feeling homesick and decided she wanted to go home.

It is normal for children to feel a bit anxious or want to sleep in their own beds, which is why they might ask to be “rescued” by their parents when they’re at a sleepover. This could be due to first-time jitters, or if they start to feel overwhelmed with all the activities and interactions happening. 

The poster wanted to make sure that Amanda felt comfortable, so she asked the tween’s mom about bringing the girl home. When the other lady, Susan, gave her the green light, the OP packed up Amanda’s things and dropped her across the road at her front porch. She even waited to see that the girl walked inside her house. 

From a security point of view, it’s very important to drop adults and children off at their homes to make sure that they get inside safely. Many people have shared scary experiences they had of attackers waiting for them just outside their houses to either rob or hurt them. That’s why it’s good that the OP made sure Amanda entered her home safely and left only after that.

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The poster didn’t think that she had done anything wrong and was shocked when Susan angrily accused her of putting Amanda in danger. Susan felt that anything could have happened to her daughter because she hadn’t been walked right to the front door. She didn’t listen to the OP, who tried to explain her point of view. 

Things escalated so much between the poster and her angry neighbor because Susan began badmouthing her to everyone. Even though the OP apologized for her actions and tried to explain her perspective, Susan refused to listen and banned both children from playing together.

Sometimes, conflicts like this happen if adults disagree on parenting matters, and it can then be hard to find common ground. It’s important not to get carried away by emotion, and instead calmly explain your side and try to understand theirs. If this doesn’t work, then setting boundaries with the angry parent will help protect one’s peace of mind.

The OP was obviously concerned about resolving the situation with Susan because it meant that her daughter would get to play with Amanda again. Hopefully, the other mom realizes that her tween’s friendship is more important than drama between parents.

What are your thoughts on this situation, and which mom’s side are you on? Let us know your opinion in the comments.

Most people sided with the poster and felt that Susan should have come to get her daughter if she was so concerned about the girl’s safety

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