Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a classic case of teenage drama mixed with strict school policies and a dash of parental tough love. When a 16-year-old misses a major assignment deadline due to a sick day, the consequences are dire – a whole letter grade drop! The question is, should mom or dad step in to save the day, or let their daughter learn a valuable life lesson? Let’s dive into this juicy tale of academic angst and find out!
Strict Teacher, Strict Rules

Mr. Cat: Tough but Fair?

Two Months to Tackle the Task ⏰

No Excuses Allowed! ♀️

Parenting 101: Deadlines are Deadlines

Sick Day Drama

No Internet Issues Here!

From A to B: Grade Drop Shock

Tough Love Lesson

Daughter’s Dilemma: Parent or Jerk?

The Great Grade Debate: Parenting Edition!
Looks like we’ve got ourselves a good old-fashioned family feud! On one side, we have the strict teacher, Mr. Cat, laying down the law with his iron-clad assignment deadlines. On the other, a sick teenager who forgot to turn in her paper and is now facing the wrath of the dreaded ZERO! Mom and Dad are caught in the middle, torn between advocating for their daughter and teaching her a tough life lesson. The stakes are high, the emotions are running wild, and the internet is about to weigh in! Let’s see what the digital peanut gallery has to say about this academic soap opera!
Dad’s decision justified. Daughter had ample time to complete project.

Kudos to this parent for not shielding their child from consequences.

Submitting *something* is better than *nothing* – good move

Parent sets soft rule for middle schoolers to promote responsibility. NTA.

Parent receives YTA judgement for being overly critical of daughter’s mistake.

Passionate comment defends sick child’s late project, criticizes teacher’s policies.

Did she procrastinate or was she really sick?

User criticizes father’s decision, calls him the a**hole.

MBA grad questions school’s lack of flexibility, sparks discussion.

Teacher approves of dad’s tough love approach to daughter’s project

Debating the importance of strict deadlines in school vs the real world

Parents fighting for grades? Let your children grow up.

NTA dad teaches daughter lesson.

Policy on late/missed work? Teacher must follow district rules.

Applause for a responsible parent who doesn’t make excuses.

No excuses! NTA dad stands by his decision

Being sick is tough, YTA for not allowing extension.

Soft YTA comment suggests conversation could have helped situation

Helpful advice for a dad from commenter on teaching life skills

Teaching with fear and lack of flexibility can harm students

Former teacher disagrees with dad’s bold move. YTA according to them.

Sick days are important, YTA reminds us all.

Forgetting a big assignment? Consequences are a fact.

User calls out the dad for punishing his sick daughter

Grade vs well-being: Commenter highlights misplaced priorities. ESH

Teacher defends student’s absence policy and late work policy

Daughter sick, Dad’s bold move: YTA or NAH?

Sickness caused delay, YTA for not allowing late submission.

Compassion and exceptions needed. YTA, have some pride.

Teacher comments on Dad’s punishment of daughter for missed project

Teaching responsibility early on

Teacher calls out OP for expecting sick child to work.

Teacher acknowledges tough deadlines but sick kid deserves extension

Commenter argues that dad is TA for not being understanding

Responsibility reminder: NTA for dad prioritizing daughter’s health

Dad faces backlash for not backing daughter’s excused absence.

Commenter questions father’s lesson and its real-life application.

Parenting gone wrong? YTA chooses lesson over compassion.

Teaching daughter responsibility vs advocating for her – the dilemma

Engaged commenter questions fairness of consequences for sick daughter’s missed project.

Parent defends daughter’s school project, calls out teacher’s behavior.

Consider showing compassion to your daughter, a B grade will teach her the consequences. Don’t hurt your relationship with her.
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Give the girl some grace, YTA. She was sick

Giving a zero for a sick day’s assignment? YTA, dad.

Stand up for your kid doing her best, YTA if not.

Check the school handbook for policy on excused absences

Fighting the teacher would make you the a**hole. Agree?

Doctor’s note for a project? College habits trickle down to schools.

Teaching consequences early on leads to success later. NTA

Mom would have called it a bonus lesson

Encouraging comment supporting student’s decision to turn in work.

Bold Dad stands up for Daughter’s procrastination. NTA ️

Fair point on second chances in schools, NTA.

Teaching consequences: Dad makes bold move, teaches daughter a lesson

Parenting debate: prioritize health over school projects.

Encouraging accountability for daughter’s mistake

Teaching responsibility NTA makes valuable point

Dad tough love – NTA, daughter should’ve fought for her grade

Teacher praises parent for supporting school’s consequence. NTA

Encourage her to ask the teacher

NTA commenter advises on work ethic and responsibility

Parenting done right, setting boundaries and teaching responsibility. NTA.

Encourage daughter to plead case with school after missed project

Options for submitting late assignment discussed. Helpful info provided.

Encouraging independence and accountability in school

A personal story of redemption after a similar situation.

Late turn-ins are common, surprised teacher won’t allow it.

NTA. Learning this lesson in high school is better

Teaching responsibility and time management, NTA

NTA dad teaches daughter responsibility, internet approves

NTA and a great parent for teaching responsibility and consequences.

Natural consequences are effective. Encourage daughter to use technology.

Parent holds teen accountable for missed therapy appointment.

NTA – Tough love is necessary for life’s deadlines

Teaching responsibility early on.

Bold move dad! NTA – Teaching responsibility is crucial.
