Imagine being excited for a fun-filled youth group trip, only to find out an unexpected 8-year-old is tagging along. This is the predicament a 16-year-old girl found herself in during a 4-day trip to LA with her church group. The trip, meant for teens and young adults, took an unexpected twist when a young child was left in their care. Let’s delve into the drama that unfolded.
An Unexpected Surprise
The Exception to the Rule
The Unexpected Reveal
The Priest’s Inaction ♂️
The Abandoned Child
The Unplanned Responsibility
The Trip Itinerary ️
The Room Sharing Dilemma
The Unexpected Babysitter
The Child-Friendly Trip
The Tension Rises
The Aftermath ️
The Lingering Tension
Was the 16-Year-Old Right or Wrong?
Caught in a whirlwind of unexpected events, our 16-year-old protagonist found herself sharing a room with an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old on a trip meant for older teens and young adults. The trip turned child-friendly, much to her dismay. When she voiced her frustration, it led to tears, tension, and a less-than-ideal atmosphere. Was she wrong for expressing her feelings, or was the blame solely on the mother who left her child behind? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“YTA. Poor kid was abandoned by her parents. Not her fault.”
YTA for being mean, but 8-year-old’s mom is irresponsible
YTA for blaming the mom? The whole trip sounds sketchy. ESH
“YTA for badmouthing the kid within earshot. Not cool, dude!”
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Heartbreaking situation: Abandoned kid blamed for ruined youth group trip
NTA 16yo not at fault, mom is the *hard* AH
Commenter calls out someone for making a child feel unwanted
Heartbreaking: Mom abandons child on youth group trip
Lesson learned: Think before speaking, especially around sensitive ears.
YTA for being mean to a little kid on a church trip
NTA. Venting in front of the kid was cruel
Find a new church ASAP. No legit church group would do that.
YTA. Lack of empathy for an 8-year-old’s situation.
An 8-year-old’s presence ruined the fun for everyone. YTA
Church mishandling leads to chaos: Why didn’t they call cops?
NTA: Frustrations vented on 8-year-old, but adults failed everyone
YTA for saying it, but not for thinking it.
Imagine being an 8 year old girl , finding out your mom left you somewhere you were not supposed to be and already feeling alone and out of place and hearing that?
It sucks but you could’ve been a better human.
YTA ruins trip for 8-year-old and her mom
Church program’s legal responsibility questioned. NTA frustrated, AH insensitive.
“YTA for saying that within earshot of the 8 year old.”
Mom and church messed up, police should’ve been called
Mom not at fault, 8-year-old innocent.
YTA for blaming the child. The priest should’ve reported it
YTA for making inappropriate comments in front of a child
Teenagers stuck babysitting an 8-year-old on a trip? Not cool
Evaluating blame: ESH for being a jerk and abandoning child
Christianity and blame: YTA for not setting a good example
E.H.S but YTA for talking sh*t around an innocent child
ESH except for Emma and the kid.
Mom’s behavior criticized, but kids shouldn’t suffer for it
Cruelty to an abandoned child on a church trip, shame on you!
Apologize! YTA for hurting an innocent 8-year-old
Mom vs. Youth Group: Who’s the real a**hole here?
Mom’s behavior on youth trip causes controversy and demands refund
Blaming the kid? YTA for saying that in front of him
NTA. Parents should file complaint for bringing young child on trip
Church’s irresponsible youth group trip leads to frustration and blame. ESH
Soft YTA. Your friend got it right. Don’t blame the child.
“YTA for blaming the kid. You’re 16, not an adult. “
NTA for expressing feelings, but YTA for saying it near kid
Curious about trip logistics and missed adult activities.
16-year-old girl vents frustration about annoying situation during trip.
Safeguarding concerns on youth group trip: AITA for worrying?
Calling authorities? YTA! This story is total nonsense!
Blaming a kid? YTA! Mom’s a major AH. CPS threat!
Lack of love and empathy in church?
NTA: Frustration over inappropriate youth retreat, lacking emotional maturity at 16
Mother’s negligence endangered child. CPS should have been called!
Church youth group keeps it holy, not calling the police
