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Parents sometimes find themselves in awkward situations when their teenagers have friends over.

The following story involves a father who checked on his daughter and her friend who were studying in her room.

He said hi to them and asked if anyone wanted the last cookie his wife made.

When they said no, he initially wanted to get it… but then suddenly changed his mind.

Everyone thinks what he did was embarrassing. But was it really?

Read the full story below for all the details.

AITA for asking my daughter’s friend if he’s gonna eat a cookie?

My daughter (15F) has a crush on her friend (16M).

He was over at the house in her bedroom, studying with the door open.

My wife made them cookies, which she left in her room.

I went upstairs to say hi to them and stood in her bedroom doorway for 30 seconds max.

This father started talking to the teenagers.

Me: Hey, how’s it going?

Friend: Good, and you?

Me: Good, thanks. What are you guys up to?

Friend: Studying.

Me: Nice.

He changed his mind about the last cookie left.

I noticed a single cookie left.

Me: You guys gonna eat that cookie?

Both: Nah, we are good.

Me: (Changes mind) Actually, I just had like 6, so I’m gonna be good. Okay, have fun studying!

Everyone thinks what he did was embarrassing.

I then walked away.

My wife and kid think what I did was embarrassing, and I’m the jerk.

Am I?

Lol. What a cute, lighthearted story.

Honestly, the father didn’t seem to have done anything seriously embarrassing or inappropriate.

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It’s normal for anyone to change their mind about food.

His daughter and her friend might have felt awkward, but the cookie comment sounds more like harmless dad humor than anything worth getting upset over.

Don’t you think so, too? Let’s find out what others have to say about this.

This user shares their personal thoughts,

Here’s another honest opinion.

This one makes a valid point,

If you enjoyed this story, check out this post about a person who changed their minds about donated items, only to return to the shop to find them all sold.

This person is confused.

Just typical teenage stuff, says this one.

Sometimes, dad jokes make things awkward. Lol.

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