Teenagers can be too headstrong sometimes.

This dad opposed his teen daughter’s plan for a sleepover, but she did not take it very well. NOw he’s unsure of what to do.

Should he just let her have the celebration that she wants?

Read the full story below.

AITA – 16 year olds party request

Some context, I’m Australian with a soon-to-be 16 year old daughter. My family is enduring some traumatic times with my wife’s health and the mental health of 18 year 18-year-old ASD daughter.

Miss 15 is a great kid: diligent, well-mannered, and does a lot to support the family. She is super excited about turning 16 and having a party at home.

The conflict is that the daughter wants to invite 11 friends for the first stage of the party. For stage 2, she wants five of them, her closer friends, to stay over.

This dad did not support his daughter’s sleepover plan.

I have told her that I don’t support this, because it is so hurtful for those who leave early, and have suggested that they all just sleep over, which could be easily accommodated.

This led to a big argument because she would not feel comfortable with them all staying. I then suggested only inviting those who sleep over. Apparently this would kill the vibe.

Discussion finished in tears with a surge of emotion about how tough things are in the family and how much this is what she wants.

To me her party model compromises my morals but perhaps my views are now outdated? I’m doubting myself accordingly.

AITA?

Dad has a point, but it’s her party not his.

The people in the comments are chiming in.

This person shares a related story.

This one defends the daughter.

Here’s a valid point.

This user puts things in perspective.

And here’s a potential solution.

Dads today have no idea what it’s like to be a teen girl.

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