We’ve all been taught the importance of saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, but for one little boy, forgetting his manners led to a painful lesson. At a family gathering, our protagonist, let’s call him The Griller, was in charge of grilling meat for everyone. As kids approached him, he gently reminded them to use the magic word when asking for food. However, one stubborn child decided to defy The Griller’s rule, and things took an unexpected turn.
The Griller’s Rule

Manners Matter

Magic Word Reminder ✨

The Stubborn Kid

A Defiant Move

The Griller’s Response ️

No ‘Please’, No Chicken

A Painful Consequence

Angry Parents Incoming

Father’s Fury

The Griller’s Explanation

Not My Kid, Not My Problem?

Taking Responsibility?

The Griller’s Defense

Brother Steps In

The Aftermath

The Griller’s Dilemma: Who’s to Blame?
In this heated situation, The Griller stood his ground, insisting that the boy’s parents should have been supervising him and teaching him proper manners. Despite the parents’ anger, our protagonist’s brother stepped in to handle the situation, leaving The Griller to wonder if he was in the wrong. The aftermath remains a mystery, but one thing is for sure: this unforgettable incident will likely remind everyone about the importance of saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. Let’s dive into some of the top reactions to this sizzling story…
Demanding respect: NTA comment shuts down bad parenting
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Kid gets burned, but commenters agree it’s not OP’s fault

Kid grabs hot plate, parents blame stranger, stranger is annoying.

Kid gets hurt at BBQ, debate over manners and parenting ensues

Debate over making kids say please for food at a party

Teaching kids manners: Should it be the norm?
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Grill master receives backlash for power-tripping on little kid

Grill master faces backlash for not helping injured child

User calls out OP for being controlling and childish

Parenting advice sparks debate, ends in ESH judgement

Debate on parenting etiquette and empathy. YTA vs. possible disorders.

Teaching kindness: Responding to YTA comment with empathy
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Modeling good manners is key. YTA for demanding it.

Basic manners and parenting are important, NTA in this situation

Redditors call out commenter for bad behavior towards kid

Parenting someone else’s kid? YTA according to commenters

Grilling meat or teaching etiquette? YTA power tripping.

A reminder to not judge others without knowing their story

Forcing manners from a child is a**hole behaviour

Empathy wins: Commenter argues for kindness towards shy kid

Teaching manners is important, but forcing it can backfire. ESH.

Setting boundaries with kids can be tough

Debating manners and parenting, but what about non-verbal children?

Teaching manners or power trip? ESH in hot chicken incident.

Jumping to conclusions: YTA or NAH? Commenters debate.

Grill master gets called out for denying kid food. YTA

Kid didn’t say please, but YTA for power-tripping.

Politeness matters, and parents should supervise their children around grills.

Teachable moment missed: YTA (softly). Modeling politeness is better.

Lesson learned: Natural consequences teach manners better than scolding.

Assuming things about kids is condescending. YTA

User calls out OP for harassing kids at cookout, YTA.

Indignant commenter calls out irresponsible parents.

Gentle reminder to use ‘please’ with a soft YTA rating
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Kid grabs chicken with bare hands, parent blames OP. NTA

Don’t be the hangry 2nd grade teacher, YTA.

User thinks OP is the a**hole for being condescending to kids

Polite parenting wins: teaching manners without overstepping boundaries.

Parent feels guilty for expecting basic manners from child ♂️

Teaching manners is annoyingly part of my job now too ♀️

Chicken drama unfolds as impatience and overreaction collide. ♂️

Kid learns painful lesson grabbing hot grilled chicken. NTA.

Angry customer calls out employee for overstepping boundaries.

Respect others’ boundaries and abilities. Don’t be an a**hole.

Manners matter, folks! Always say please and thank you

Learning from others can help raise well-rounded kids

Redditor calls out commenter for condescending behavior towards children

Dad called out for condescending behavior towards kid’s food choice

Teaching moment turns into uncomfortable situation for all involved.

Kid learns painful lesson while grilling chicken. NTA.

OP is called out for being rude and on a power trip

Demanding respect when helping others: NTA wins the argument.

Politeness is key to being a proper member of society

Don’t underestimate the power of trauma and special needs kids.

Teaching manners and consequences to an 8-year-old

Navigating parenting boundaries with grace and tact
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Teaching manners and safety, NTA handled the situation well

8-year-old puts plate on grill, NTA parent blames OP. ♂️

Kid learns a lesson: Follow the rules or face consequences

Parent criticized for using fear to instill manners in child
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Defensive parents defend out-of-control son, OP not at fault. NTA

Politeness is key, NTA reminds us to use our manners

Lesson learned: don’t be a sanctimonious manner police. YTA

Teaching manners to kids: NTA, boy’s fault for getting hurt

Setting boundaries at a BBQ

Teaching manners is important, NTA for withholding food

Politeness lesson for an entitled kid. NTA wins.

Polite manners are important, NTA for expecting them.

Polite request met with temper flare, NTA for response

User called out for being a ‘pompous a**’, ESH verdict.

Debate over parental responsibility in teaching respect and safety.
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Fiery response to YTA comment defending kid’s behavior.

Is it about politeness or power? Soft YTA verdict.

Etiquette dilemma: Kid ruins meal, dad and stranger clash. ESH.

Parent defends child’s behavior, suggests serving the kid food

A contentious comment: YTA for not giving the kid chicken

NTA. Commenter shares similar experience and disapproves of child’s behavior.

Grilled Chicken Party turns into a Manners Police Drama

Lesson learned: Don’t let kids intimidate you. NTA

Kid learns painful lesson after grabbing hot chicken. NTA comment.

Respect boundaries and don’t make assumptions about children’s abilities.

Defending the child’s behavior and questioning the judgment of others.

Teaching manners? Not your job. ESH in chicken drama

Kid disrespects host, brother defends, drama resolved

NTA teaches kid a lesson in manners, parents overreact ♂️

Teaching kids grill safety: NTA parent gets criticized.

Don’t withhold food from a child over manners. YTA

In a world of helicopter parenting, this NTA comment soars.
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Grilled chicken drama: commenter accuses OP of causing unnecessary conflict
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