Summary
A mother took her 12-year-old daughter and friends on a trip to New York City for a birthday outing. One new friend, Leah, became unhappy during the trip, leading to a disagreement with her mother about cutting the trip short. Leah's mother criticized the trip organizer afterward, but other parents and online commenters supported the organizer’s decision to continue the outing.
Key Facts
- A mother took her daughter and friends to New York City for her 12th birthday.
- The group had planned activities with clear rules about staying together and walking.
- Leah, a new friend, became unhappy during the outing and wanted to return home early.
- Leah's mother asked the trip organizer to bring her daughter home, but did not offer to pick up Leah herself.
- Leah's father eventually picked her up before a scheduled evening show.
- Leah's mother criticized the trip organizer for not returning home early with Leah.
- Other parents and online commenters supported the trip organizer's decision to continue the outing.
- An etiquette expert agreed that the organizer handled the situation well.
