Imagine being excited for a fun-filled youth group trip, only to find out an unexpected 8-year-old is tagging along. This is the predicament a 16-year-old girl found herself in during a 4-day trip to LA with her church group. The trip, meant for teens and young adults, took an unexpected twist when a young child was left in their care. Let's delve into the drama that unfolded. 🎢🚐😲

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Was the 16-Year-Old Right or Wrong? 🤔
Caught in a whirlwind of unexpected events, our 16-year-old protagonist found herself sharing a room with an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old on a trip meant for older teens and young adults. The trip turned child-friendly, much to her dismay. When she voiced her frustration, it led to tears, tension, and a less-than-ideal atmosphere. Was she wrong for expressing her feelings, or was the blame solely on the mother who left her child behind? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💭🌐
🚨 Child abandonment and lies on paperwork: a dangerous liability! 🚨

HPnerd1026 | HPnerd1026
Church trip mishap sparks debate on age of chaperones. 👀

whimsical-and-witchy | whimsical-and-witchy
"YTA. Poor kid was abandoned by her parents. Not her fault."

sassyangelkiwi | sassyangelkiwi
YTA for being mean, but 8-year-old's mom is irresponsible 😡

Fritemare | Fritemare
🤔 YTA for blaming the mom? The whole trip sounds sketchy. ESH

sarahlampi | sarahlampi
"YTA for badmouthing the kid within earshot. Not cool, dude!"

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Heartbreaking situation: Abandoned kid blamed for ruined youth group trip 😢

MaybeAWalrus | MaybeAWalrus
NTA 16yo not at fault, mom is the *hard* AH 🙄

Pavlock | Pavlock
Commenter calls out someone for making a child feel unwanted 😔

Flashy-Promise-6915 | Flashy-Promise-6915
Heartbreaking: Mom abandons child on youth group trip 😢

Moon96Moon | Moon96Moon
Lesson learned: Think before speaking, especially around sensitive ears. 🤣

random-person-enters | random-person-enters
YTA for being mean to a little kid on a church trip 😡

mimiuniverse | mimiuniverse
NTA. Venting in front of the kid was cruel 😔

No_Adhesiveness_1918 | No_Adhesiveness_1918
🚫 Find a new church ASAP. No legit church group would do that.

toweringpine | toweringpine
YTA. Lack of empathy for an 8-year-old's situation. 😢

lobosaguila | lobosaguila
An 8-year-old's presence ruined the fun for everyone. YTA 😒

scarlet-spider815 | scarlet-spider815
Church mishandling leads to chaos: Why didn't they call cops? 😱

fitfragrance | fitfragrance
NTA: Frustrations vented on 8-year-old, but adults failed everyone 😡

Chocolatecakeislife | Chocolatecakeislife
YTA for saying it, but not for thinking it. Imagine being an 8 year old girl , finding out your mom left you somewhere you were not supposed to be and already feeling alone and out of place and hearing that? It sucks but you could’ve been a better human. 😔

DarthHempress | DarthHempress
YTA ruins trip for 8-year-old and her mom 🚗💔

Key-Sheepherder3355 | Key-Sheepherder3355
Church program's legal responsibility questioned. NTA frustrated, AH insensitive.

compound515 | compound515
"YTA for saying that within earshot of the 8 year old." 😬

whereishome | whereishome
Mom and church messed up, police should've been called 😬

Disastrous-Current-6 | Disastrous-Current-6
Mom not at fault, 8-year-old innocent. 👍

Skengbiscuit | Skengbiscuit
YTA for blaming the child. The priest should've reported it 👏

Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1
YTA for making inappropriate comments in front of a child 😡

1001Geese | 1001Geese
Teenagers stuck babysitting an 8-year-old on a trip? Not cool 😒

whatisevenleft | whatisevenleft
Evaluating blame: ESH for being a jerk and abandoning child

neutralperson6 | neutralperson6
Christianity and blame: YTA for not setting a good example 😇

rubies-and-doobies81 | rubies-and-doobies81
🚫 E.H.S but YTA for talking sh*t around an innocent child

LeftMyHeartInErebor | LeftMyHeartInErebor
ESH except for Emma and the kid. 😕

Smgt90 | Smgt90
Mom's behavior criticized, but kids shouldn't suffer for it 😔

EntireInitial272 | EntireInitial272
👶 Cruelty to an abandoned child on a church trip, shame on you!

Ok_Chance_4584 | Ok_Chance_4584
Apologize! YTA for hurting an innocent 8-year-old 😔

SelfBoundBeauty | SelfBoundBeauty
Mom vs. Youth Group: Who's the real a**hole here? 🤔

BarAlone4092 | BarAlone4092
Mom's behavior on youth trip causes controversy and demands refund

Reby- | Reby-
Blaming the kid? YTA for saying that in front of him 😡

amygoodman03 | amygoodman03
NTA. Parents should file complaint for bringing young child on trip 🚫

Wonderful_Ad968 | Wonderful_Ad968
Church's irresponsible youth group trip leads to frustration and blame. ESH

fortunata17 | fortunata17
Soft YTA. Your friend got it right. Don't blame the child. 💔

Rolix_Rubix | Rolix_Rubix
"YTA for blaming the kid. You're 16, not an adult. 🙄"

Darzin | Darzin
NTA for expressing feelings, but YTA for saying it near kid 😡

MrAvalanche1981 | MrAvalanche1981
Curious about trip logistics and missed adult activities. 🤔

Who_apostrophe_sWho | Who_apostrophe_sWho
16-year-old girl vents frustration about annoying situation during trip.

donutmuntcher | donutmuntcher
🚨 Safeguarding concerns on youth group trip: AITA for worrying?

SunGazing8 | SunGazing8
Calling authorities? YTA! This story is total nonsense! 😑

Competitive_Ad_2772 | Competitive_Ad_2772
Blaming a kid? YTA! Mom's a major AH. CPS threat!

Smitty_80013 | Smitty_80013
Lack of love and empathy in church? 😱

InterestingRice163 | InterestingRice163
NTA: Frustration over inappropriate youth retreat, lacking emotional maturity at 16

Swimming-Low-6895 | Swimming-Low-6895
Mother's negligence endangered child. CPS should have been called! 😱

Elegant_righthere | Elegant_righthere
Church youth group keeps it holy, not calling the police 🙏

killyousoftly13 | killyousoftly13