We all know that navigating teenage relationships can be a minefield, but what happens when a protective mom has to step in and defend her autistic daughter against her own friend? Melody, a 14-year-old girl with autism, finds herself in the middle of a love triangle that she wants no part of. Her mom’s friend Polly has a son, Tobey, who has a crush on Melody, but the feeling is far from mutual. When things escalate, Melody’s mom has to make a tough decision that could jeopardize her friendship with Polly.
The Horrible Truth

Melody’s Struggles

Enter Tobey and Polly

Unwanted Attention

The Birthday Party

Polly’s Rage

Melody Fights Back

Name-Calling Begins

Mom Steps In ♀️

Polly’s Parting Words

The Aftermath

Real-Life Consequences

Proud Mom Moment

A Mother’s Dilemma: Standing Up for Her Daughter
In a whirlwind of teenage drama, Melody’s mom is forced to confront her friend Polly when she berates Melody for not attending Tobey’s birthday party. Melody, who has autism, has made it clear she has no interest in Tobey, but Polly insists on pushing the issue. When Polly calls Melody a b*tch, her mom steps in and tells Polly the harsh truth: her daughter hates Polly’s son. The fallout leaves friendships strained and social media blocked, but Melody’s mom remains proud of her daughter for standing her ground. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Protecting your child comes before protecting your friend.

Daughter’s friend confronts her, mom defends NTA decision

Defending daughter late, but NTA for posting.

Mom stands up for daughter against friend’s son’s bad behavior
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Mom stands up for daughter against friend’s entitled son
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Daughter explains why she didn’t tell her mom about Tobey ♀️

Daughter’s friend should have been kicked out earlier, NTA

Mom defends daughter against entitled friend’s son’s mother. NTA

ESH except daughter and cat. YTA for letting it escalate.

Mom stands up to friend’s creepy son, but gets yelled at.
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Daughter’s autistic perspective trumps ex-friend’s grown-ass ignorance. NTA

Daughter sets boundaries, commenter advises cutting toxic friend

Daughter stands up to bullying friend’s son. Good for her!

Daughter stands up against toxic friends. NTA

Mom recognizes red flags in friend’s son, NTA for rejecting

Gift overload! Commenter shares experience with unwanted presents

Daughter defends herself against entitled ‘nice guy’ with mom’s support

Parental involvement in kids’ romance – soft YTA for both.

Setting boundaries early on could have avoided this awkward situation.

Harsh criticism for mom’s inaction against daughter’s bully and stalker.

Setting boundaries with friends can be tough

Daughter sets boundaries with friend’s son, NTA wins

Friend prioritizes son over daughter’s feelings, commenter supports OP (original poster)

Protecting your child from a stalker son. NTA

Mom defends daughter from pushy mom trying to set up son

Friend’s son needs boundaries, Polly was the AH. NTA

Mom’s parenting questioned after friend’s outburst at daughter

Setting boundaries is important. Teaching consent to kids matters

Daughter with autism kindly declines friend’s son, mom not at fault

Mom stands up for daughter against friend’s son’s harassment

Respect boundaries or get none. Daughter’s NTA stance justified.

Delay in intervention led to confrontation. Awkward parenting

Friend yells at 14-year-old for not wanting to hang out

Mom stands up for daughter against disrespectful friend’s son.

Mom protects daughter from adult harasser, NTA. Tobey needs boundaries.

Mom’s truth bomb backfires, commenters deem everyone the a-hole

Mom fails to protect daughter from harassment and abuse. YTA

Cutting toxic people out is the best decision. NTA

Setting boundaries is important, NTA comment stands up against harassment

Mom defends daughter and sets boundaries with friend. NTA

Polite people accept that ‘no’ means no, NTA for setting boundaries

Daughter lied to avoid friend’s son, NTA for saying no
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Teaching boys to handle rejection is important

Mom defends daughter against entitled ‘boy mom’ friend.

Mom defends daughter against mistreatment by friend’s son. NTA

Defend your child! ️ Don’t let anyone bully them.

Mother defends daughter’s choice to not befriend friend’s son

Mom calls out entitled boy and rom com myths.

Daughter stands up to bullies, mom needs to apologize

NTA calls out toxic masculinity and praises Melody’s confidence.

Daughter not obligated to endure unwanted advances from friend’s son

Daughter not obligated to like friend’s son. Friendship over.

Mom and daughter stand up for themselves and are NTA

Melody calls out friend’s son’s creepy behavior, sparks agreement.

Teaching boys about boundaries is crucial

Autistic mom suggests exploring daughter’s sexuality and standing up to pushy boy.

Mom defends daughter’s disinterest in friend’s son. NTA

User calls out problematic behavior, supports OP. NTA

Age mix-up leads to hilarious confusion in comment section

Parenting advice: Step in earlier and support your child

Parenting advice: Address the Toby situation and stop accepting gifts. YTA.

Parenting culture of not parenting pushy sons is frustrating

Mom defends daughter against friend’s son, calls out bad behavior.

Mom receives NTA for handling daughter’s friend’s son

No obligation to like friend’s son, NTA

Respectful rejection ignored, toxic friendship ends. NTA wins

NTA commenter defends daughter and suggests kicking friend out

Mom defends her parenting with fiery NTA comment

Mom criticized for not stopping friend’s yelling at daughter

Parenting tip: Address the issue before it escalates. YTA here.
