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.
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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

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

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

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

Experienced dad empathizes with struggles of raising teenage daughters.

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

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

Protective single dad earns praise for cancelling daughter’s date

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

Engage with your daughter respectfully and explain your actions.

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Defending a single dad’s parental decision

Dad plays protective wingman, internet approves

Solid parenting wins! Daughter’s date gets dad’s approval.

Protective dad cancels daughter’s date, earns support

Mom’s rule is spot-on in today’s world.

Father’s protective instinct wins daughter’s gratitude

Open communication is key when setting rules for your teenager ️

Single dad stands by rules, sparks conflict with daughter’s date

Communicating with parents is a big deal

Debate on parenting styles: communication vs authority.

Setting boundaries while giving teenage freedom

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

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Teaching daughter about red flags in dating

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Engaging with your teenage daughter to set safety guidelines. ✋

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Teaching daughter self-worth and boundaries

Parental concern over daughter’s date sparks judgement of man’s intentions

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Great job, dad! Keep being a strong parent.

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

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 ❤️

Commenter and reply share humorous mental image of daughter’s reaction

Canceling the date was for her own good

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

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

Empower your daughter to spot red flags without controlling rules

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

Speculations arise on the age difference, commenter is NTA

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

Father prioritizes daughter’s safety, earns approval from commenters.

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

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

Single dad sets fair dating rule and makes hilarious joke.

Single dad’s protective nature receives a heartfelt response ❤️

Parenting done right! NTA cancels daughter’s date.

User supports cancelling date and calls out partner’s hypocrisy

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

Missed opportunity for intel gathering, but NTA

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

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

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

Teens will be teens ♀️ NTA but beware of lies.

Protective single dad advises therapy for daughter’s dating secrecy.
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Is Vince a grown man?

Single dad defends canceling daughter’s date – NTA

Dad cancels daughter’s date, gets support for good intentions

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

This supportive comment agrees with the dad’s decision
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Dad sets standards for daughter’s date with a firm handshake ✊

Father’s tough love teaches daughter a valuable lesson ❤️
