Teen Tells All: The Dark Side of Prestigious Silver Award

We’ve all been there – parents pushing us to achieve something we’re not passionate about. This 14-year-old girl was forced by her mom to complete her Silver Award project, despite being swamped with schoolwork and other commitments. She tried to warn her mom about her feelings, but her pleas fell on deaf ears. When her mom unexpectedly put her on the spot to share her experience, she didn’t hold back.

Forced into the Project

Sacrificing Important Plans ️

Mom’s Grounding and Ignorance

Overworked and Miserable

Mom’s Control

Honesty at the Daisy Troop Meeting

Real Talk for Future Silver Awardees ️

Mom’s Shock and Fury

Standing Her Ground ‍♀️

Calling Out Mom’s Selective Hearing

Troop Leader’s Support

What’s a Silver Award?

The Bittersweet Taste of a Silver Award

This girl’s experience with the Silver Award was far from the fun and rewarding journey it’s meant to be, thanks to her mom’s insistence on controlling the project. Forced to sacrifice important plans and pushed to the brink of exhaustion, she couldn’t help but be honest when asked to share her story. While her mom was shocked and furious, the troop leader and others supported her bravery in speaking the truth. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best lessons come from unexpected places.

Mom’s abusive behavior could ruin OP’s scholarship. NTA.

Teen feels used by mom for her own bragging rights

Girl Scout momzilla: NTA, seek support from trusted adults

Former GS praises comment for following GS Guidelines

Confused non-American learns about Girl Scouts and prestigious awards

Compassionate leader offers advice and support.

Gen Z praised for not caring, standing up for themselves.

Commenter praised for supporting the writer.

Empowering girls is the essence of Girl Scouts

GS leader supports OP’s decision, advises to choose a project she cares about for Gold

Commenter regrets half-assing Silver Award, supports OP’s NTA stance.

Supportive comment on toxic mother-daughter relationship.

Commenter supports teen against abusive mother with strong language

Breaking free from a narcissistic parent

Teen bravely stands up to overbearing mother for mental health

Critiques are important. Encouraging kids to set realistic goals

Supportive comment applauding OP’s maturity and honesty

Encouraging comment supports OP’s independence from abusive mother

Learn about the Girl Scout Silver Award

Encouraging comment for autonomy with heart and clapping emojis.

Overbearing parents in Girl Scouts? NTA for wanting autonomy

Mom gets called out for micromanaging teen’s life

Take control of your life and set boundaries with parents ‍‍

Supportive comment acknowledges tough award experience due to toxic parent.

Mom’s shocked pikachu face when her dirty laundry aired out

14-year-olds plan trip without adult supervision

Teen’s mom micromanages silver award project, but she gives honest advice

Sibling support and advice for maintaining individuality.

OP’s mom is in denial and refuses to listen. NTA

Overcoming a terrible experience to make a positive impact

14-year-old defends prestigious award and internships against doubtful comment

Standing up for truth and self-worth

Encouraging reply to a teen’s struggle for independence

Surviving the Silver Award: Advice and NTA solidarity

Mom’s silver obsession: NTA teen or mom’s missed opportunity?

Mom’s controlling behavior is a red flag. NTA.

Good job standing up for yourself and setting boundaries!

Teen receives Silver Award and exposes the dark side

Mom-led Girl Scouts incident earns sympathy for NTA commentator

Mom forced teen into prestigious award, NTA for speaking out

This comment praises someone for being a hero ❤️

Honesty is the best policy

Supportive comment urges teen to escape toxic mother ☺️

Commenter approves of NTA’s approach

Curious commenter seeks clarification on silver award

Empathetic reply offers support to struggling teen

Finding a roommate might solve the issue

Mom’s pressure on teen for award. Support for OP.

Teen receives NTA judgment for Silver Award experience

Girl Scout shares the pressure and hard work of Silver Award

Former Girl Scout quits after disastrous Silver Award experience

Scout survivor shares NTA opinion on corrupt and boring awards

Mom wins silver sphincter award for mistreating daughter.

Girl Scout congratulated for standing up for herself and earning Silver

Explaining Silver Award Project while calling out OP’s mom

Girl Scout sister shows courage in speaking her truth

Girl Scout leader oversteps boundaries, teen stands up for herself

Choosing to decline the award is always an option

Mom living vicariously through child? NTA sets boundaries.

Regret for not finishing Gold Award, but NTA for quitting.

Former cadette shares NTA perspective on Silver Award project

Speaking up: A justified response

Encouraging comment to a teen facing parental pressure, with helpful advice

Standing up to Mama Beauregard and inspiring autonomy in Daisies

Silver Award is intense, but it should be the holder’s choice

Heartwarming comment congratulating OP on their achievements

Girl Scout mom supports truth-telling, NTA

Choosing own project is key for silver award, NTA. Mom=AH

Overcoming obstacles and standing up for yourself

Mom needs to back off

Girl Scout’s Silver Award is soul-draining, NTA comment agrees.

Curious commenter asks about Silver Award in Scouts program.

NTA. Teen’s mom is living vicariously through her achievements.

Standing up to the troop leader.

Being forced into prestigious awards is pointless. ‍♂️

Encouraging comment applauds maturity and work ethic

Encouraging support for a teen resisting parental pressure.

A brief comment with no replies, but a hopeful sentiment