Single Dad Cancels Daughter's Date, Sparks Conflict

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Being a single parent can be tough, especially when your child starts dating. Main_hippo_6627 shares his story of being a loving dad to his 14-year-old daughter Victoria. When Victoria tells him about a boy named Vince asking her out, Main_hippo_6627 just wants to meet the guy before they go out. But when Victoria tells him that Vince doesn't like talking to parents, Main_hippo_6627 puts his foot down and cancels the date. Was he being an overbearing parent or just trying to be a good dad? Read on to find out what happened and share your thoughts.

Dad's cancelation of daughter's date sparks conflict. 💔

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Dad struggles with daughter's dating life, sends out a prayer 🙏

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Single dad's dating rule: meet the kid, not the drama.

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Dad cancels daughter's date due to suspicious behavior 🤔

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Single dad's protective instincts - cancels daughter's date. 😠

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Single dad cancels daughter's date, sparks conflict. 😔

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Is canceling your daughter's date justified? 🤔 #AITA

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👨‍👧 Single dad cancels daughter's date, sparks conflict

Being a single parent is never easy, especially when it comes to raising a teenage daughter. A single dad recently found himself in a difficult situation when he canceled his daughter's date with a boy named Vince. The reason? Vince refused to meet the dad. The dad, who takes meeting his daughter's dates seriously, didn't back down when his daughter refused to cancel the date. Instead, he stood his ground, leading to a heated argument between father and daughter. The daughter ended up canceling the date and storming off in anger. But was the dad in the wrong? Was he just being overbearing, or was he just trying to protect his daughter? The post has sparked a lot of debate with people taking different sides. Some are applauding the dad for taking a stand, while others are criticizing him for being too strict. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

NTA dad gets support for cancelling daughter's date 💪

Lumpy-Caterpillar769 | Lumpy-Caterpillar769

Protective dad gets support for canceling daughter's date. ❤

ChatteringMagpie | ChatteringMagpie

Strict parents may be annoying, but they care about our safety 🙏

DntMindMeImNtRlyHere | DntMindMeImNtRlyHere

Meet the dad before the date? NTA, it's a reasonable ask 👋

raquack | raquack

Experienced dad empathizes with struggles of raising teenage daughters. 💪

CLUUs | CLUUs

NTA dad cancels daughter's date, gets reassured by commenter.

JimmyJakeAnders | JimmyJakeAnders

Good parenting means sticking to the rules, even if it disappoints.

Nonpun | Nonpun

Protective single dad earns praise for cancelling daughter's date 💪

thiswasyouridea | thiswasyouridea

Single dad's overprotectiveness sparks disagreement over daughter's date.

Hyrule-Queen | Hyrule-Queen

Engage with your daughter respectfully and explain your actions. 💬

TheRunningMD | TheRunningMD

Dating at 14 sparks debate, but commenter defends early experiences.

Guess_What_I_Think | Guess_What_I_Think

Defending a single dad's parental decision 👍

Scary_Inevitable379 | Scary_Inevitable379

Dad plays protective wingman, internet approves 👀👌

MIdtownBrown68 | MIdtownBrown68

Solid parenting wins! 👍 Daughter's date gets dad's approval.

Platypus_Dream | Platypus_Dream

Protective dad cancels daughter's date, earns support 👍

AnalApiairist | AnalApiairist

Mom's rule is spot-on in today's world. 🙌

Randomislife787 | Randomislife787

Father's protective instinct wins daughter's gratitude 👨‍👧

Water_Bun | Water_Bun

Open communication is key when setting rules for your teenager 🗣️

linzzzzi | linzzzzi

Single dad stands by rules, sparks conflict with daughter's date 👨‍👧

Ghitit | Ghitit

Communicating with parents is a big deal 👌

LadyJay888 | LadyJay888

Debate on parenting styles: communication vs authority. 🤔

Casaysay | Casaysay

Setting boundaries while giving teenage freedom 👍

apokolipsss | apokolipsss

Protective dad screens daughter's date, uncovers concerning details ❤️

HeavyGogs | HeavyGogs

Setting rules as a single parent 💪

lowcarb73 | lowcarb73

Teaching daughter about red flags in dating 💜

LocalBrilliant5564 | LocalBrilliant5564

Age difference concerns: Dad cancels date, sparks suspicion 👀

LunaLittleBlue | LunaLittleBlue

Navigating teenage rebellion: A single dad's story 🤘👨‍👧

XXuanthecat | XXuanthecat

Engaging with your teenage daughter to set safety guidelines. ✋

OpinionatedESLTeachr | OpinionatedESLTeachr

Setting dating ground rules for kids - relatable parenting struggles 😅

autumnalspectre | autumnalspectre

Father sets dating rules for his daughter. NTA.

8kijcj | 8kijcj

Teaching daughter self-worth and boundaries 🙌🏼

Ok_Double9430 | Ok_Double9430

Parental concern over daughter's date sparks judgement of man's intentions 🤔

_higglety | _higglety

Meeting the parents before a first date: Awkward but necessary? 🤔

BlueJaysFeather | BlueJaysFeather

👍🏼 Great job, dad! Keep being a strong parent.

Impossible_Balance11 | Impossible_Balance11

Commenter reflects on their own teenage dating experiences, praises dad's humor and decision, and suggests developing a sense of humor.

stitchgalohana | stitchgalohana

Curious if there's an age gap between Vince and daughter 👀

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Protective dad cancels daughter's date, earns praise for good intentions ❤️

Zaraldri | Zaraldri

Commenter and reply share humorous mental image of daughter's reaction 👀🚪

boltswinagain | boltswinagain

Canceling the date was for her own good 🚩

Outrageous-River3744 | Outrageous-River3744

Valid concern about daughter's safety, NTA for cancelling date

1st-African-princess | 1st-African-princess

Protective dad receives support for canceling daughter's date for safety.

sheriffcounty | sheriffcounty

Empower your daughter to spot red flags without controlling rules 🚩

Cardabella | Cardabella

Father plays it safe and cancels daughter's date, NTA 🙅‍♂️

Solgatiger | Solgatiger

Speculations arise on the age difference, commenter is NTA 🤔

ulalumelenore | ulalumelenore

Single dad cancels daughter's date for safety reasons, gets support.

Hobbit_in_Hufflepuff | Hobbit_in_Hufflepuff

👍 Father prioritizes daughter's safety, earns approval from commenters.

Character-Chicken-62 | Character-Chicken-62

NTA for cancelling date with Vince, but prioritize building trust with daughter.

Test_After | Test_After

A protective dad cancels daughter's date, but is NAH. Ice cream recommended 🍨

ixfd64 | ixfd64

Single dad sets fair dating rule and makes hilarious joke.

Tizzer88 | Tizzer88

Single dad's protective nature receives a heartfelt response ❤️

ShatteredSins | ShatteredSins

Parenting done right! 🙌🏼 NTA cancels daughter's date.

Camillville | Camillville

User supports cancelling date and calls out partner's hypocrisy 🙌

A_Drunken_Panda | A_Drunken_Panda

Father cancels 14-year-old daughter's date, receives NTA judgment.

NiteWhite-237 | NiteWhite-237

Missed opportunity for intel gathering, but NTA 👍

Istarien | Istarien

Anxiety shouldn't be a dealbreaker. Daughter deserves a confident date ❤️

MotherTeresaOnlyfans | MotherTeresaOnlyfans

Age matters: Speculations on Vince's age in canceled date conflict 😏

Danominator | Danominator

Being a single parent is tough, especially when protecting teenagers.

MindfulTornado | MindfulTornado

Teens will be teens 🤷‍♀️ NTA but beware of lies.

HermitGardner | HermitGardner

Protective single dad advises therapy for daughter's dating secrecy.

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Protective dad saves daughter from potential predator 👨‍👧

Kindlycreature | Kindlycreature

Empower your daughter with sexual education to avoid risks. 💪

Stomach_Junior | Stomach_Junior

Is Vince a grown man? 🤔

Prof_Pineapple | Prof_Pineapple

Single dad defends canceling daughter's date - NTA 🙌

joesaysso | joesaysso

Dad cancels daughter's date, gets support for good intentions 🙌

Amegami | Amegami

Protective dad gets support for not allowing daughter to date 💪

hollywierzbicki | hollywierzbicki

Parenting win: Dad's tough love prevents daughter's potential danger ⭐

aathey85 | aathey85

This supportive comment agrees with the dad's decision 👍

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Dad sets standards for daughter's date with a firm handshake ✊

HappyEggsHappyChicks | HappyEggsHappyChicks

Father's tough love teaches daughter a valuable lesson ❤️

SeinnaBronze | SeinnaBronze