AITA for pulling my kid out of a friend's sleepover because they wouldn't feed her?

Are you ready for a wild ride of a story that involves a sleepover, a McDonald's drive-thru, and some questionable parenting decisions? Well, buckle up, because this thread has it all.

Picture this: a 14-year-old girl named Lisa goes for a sleepover at her friend Sarah's house, a familiar place for her. Everything seems normal until Lisa texts her mom three hours later, stranded at a McDonald's with Sarah's family, who refuse to buy her food or snacks.

To make matters worse, they even laugh about it in the background. In a dramatic turn of events, Lisa's mom happens to be driving by the same McDonald's and swoops in to rescue her daughter from this awkward and uncomfortable situation.

The mom promptly retrieves Lisa, gives Sarah's family a piece of her mind, and leaves, causing quite a stir in the aftermath. The post has since sparked a heated debate, with Reddit users weighing in on whether the mom was in the right or wrong for her actions.

Some are quick to defend the mom, applauding her for prioritizing her daughter's well-being and stepping in when she felt something was amiss. Others criticize Sarah's family for their lack of hospitality and empathy, questioning their motives and behavior towards Lisa.

The thread is filled with a mix of outrage, support, and even some humorous suggestions on how to handle such a situation. So, what's your take on this contentious issue?

Join the conversation and share your thoughts on who the real "asshole" is in this scenario.

Original Post

My girl, Lisa, is 14. She wanted to sleep at her friend's house.

Her friend, Sarah, also 14, is a regular at our home. I've met Sarah's parents a few times too.

I left Lisa at Sarah's place last night. Three hours later, Lisa texted me.

She was at a McDonald's drive-thru with Sarah's family. They didn't want to buy her anything to eat.

They also wouldn't let her have any snacks. I rang up Lisa.

I heard Sarah's parents laughing in the background before Lisa could say a word. Luckily, I was driving past that McDonald's.

I stopped and found them. Lisa ran towards me.

They looked shocked. I told them not to contact Lisa anymore, and we left.

Now, I'm being called rude. They might be on a budget, they say.

But if that's the case, why didn't they tell me? I would've given Lisa some cash.

Instead, they laughed about starving my kid.

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