At a family gathering, I was told to sit at the kid’s table because I am not a parent. I argued that I am an adult and should be allowed to sit with the other adults. However, my family disagreed, and I eventually left. I feel guilty for possibly ruining the gathering, but also feel disrespected by my family. Was I in the wrong? Read my story now to find out.
Skipping family gathering after being seated at kids table
Navigating the kid table at family gatherings – AITA?
Helped set up picnic, left after being seated at kid’s table.
Adult table vs. Kid table at family gatherings – awkwardness ensues
Left out of the adult table, relegated to the kids’ table ️
Feeling like an adult, but stuck at the kid’s table
Refused to sit at the kids’ table – is it justified?
Leaving family gathering over the kid table – AITA?
Left the kid’s table and family gathering, no apologies given
Left the ‘kid table’ at a family gathering – AITA?
OP makes a bold move and declares independence from family
AITA for leaving a family gathering after being made to sit at the kid’s table?
A family gathering turned sour for a 22-year-old man who was made to sit at the kid’s table instead of the adult’s table. Despite his protests, his aunt insisted that only those with kids of their own could sit at the adult’s table. Feeling disrespected, the man decided to leave the gathering, causing some family members to try and persuade him to come back. However, he stood his ground and chose not to return until an apology was made. While he feels bad about potentially ruining the family gathering, he also feels that his family doesn’t respect him as an adult. Do you think he overreacted or was he justified in leaving? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Being treated like a child at a gathering – NTA
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Standing up to family – NTA!
Your aunt sounds like a real . NTA.
Stand up for yourself!
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Standing up for yourself – NTA
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Being treated like a child at a family gathering – NTA ♀️
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