We’ve all been there – childhood friendships that drift apart as we grow older and our interests change. But what happens when a friendship ends over something as sensitive as ‘intelligence levels’? One mom found herself in the hot seat when she was confronted by another mother about her daughter’s broken friendship. As the drama unfolds, we can’t help but wonder: was she in the right for telling the truth, or should she have sugarcoated the situation?
The Friendship That Was

Classes Divide the Duo

Group Projects: The Breaking Point

Sophie’s Frustration Grows

Mom Steps In

Birthday Party Drama

The Confrontation Begins

Standing Firm

The Truth Comes Out

Name-Calling Ensues

No More Secrets

Intelligence Levels: A Friendship’s Downfall
Sophie and Kat were once inseparable, but middle school brought new challenges as they were placed in different academic classes. Group projects became the breaking point, with Sophie growing increasingly frustrated with Kat’s work. Eventually, Sophie’s mom advised her to stop partnering with Kat, leading to the end of their friendship. When Kat’s mom confronted Sophie’s mom about a birthday party invite, the truth about the friendship’s demise was revealed, causing tempers to flare. Was it right for Sophie’s mom to be honest about the situation, or should she have kept the truth under wraps? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heated exchange…
Teaching compassion and humility is more important than intelligence levels.

“YTA. Kids’ friendship ends over ‘intelligence levels’ . Be wary.”

Mom called out for insinuating kids’ friendship ended due to intelligence levels

OP gets called out for going for the jugular. YTA

“Mom’s obsession with intelligence causing family tension “

Ouch! OP’s lack of tact sparks major backlash. YTA

YTA. Calling her kid dumb was unnecessary

“YTA. Your bad advice caused the friendship to blow up.”

Pushy mom sparks debate over kids’ friendship and party invitations

Parent calls out OP for low intelligence comment.

YTA. Could have been more polite, but still accurate.

“YTA. Friendship ends over ‘intelligence levels’ “

YTA for handling it poorly. ♀️ Friendship strained by intelligence debate.

“YTA. Friendship ended over intelligence levels? That’s extreme and tactless. “

YTA for not understanding different types of intelligence

YTA: Condescending braggart. Hope your daughter learns from you

Teaching elitism? YTA for prioritizing intellect over respect.

Parent insults another child’s intelligence, can’t understand the backlash. YTA

Did OP sabotage Sophie and Kat’s friendship over school projects?

Typos and smugness? Not a good combination for intelligence levels!

Mom’s insult leads to friendship fallout. YTA vs NAH.
