Teen Tagged Ungrateful And Spoiled After Going On a Field Trip Against Her Parent's Wishes

What do you recall from your time in school? What made you the person you are today?

It's likely that a field trip, a particular speaker, or a group project influenced your choice. After learning about a certain subject, you might have even done it on your own, outside of school.

Something in your life ignited your interest or enthusiasm. It encouraged you to learn more and take charge of your education.

Each student has a unique background in the world when they enter the school. We are aware that students who are exposed to a wide range of experiences perform better academically.

Students must connect what they read to their experiences in order to become proficient readers. Students must have a range of experiences in order to think broadly.

As teachers, we understand the value of field trips. In fact, one of the greatest resources available to us as teachers is a field trip, which gives each student practical experience.

The OP of today's story is a student who has always had a love for science. She is taking a Marine Biology elective, and it has been a blast!

The content is very different from the typical science courses offered at OP's school, and her class will be going on a field trip. Of course, the OP was excited about it, but her parents became a stumbling block.

Here is the full story in the OP's own words...

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The OP was a bit confused because her parents had never rejected academic field trips

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They have been calling the OP ungrateful and spoiled for doing this behind their back

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OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:

I signed up for the trip without asking and used a waiver that my parents signed BEFORE knowing of the price.

Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say about the story

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Which parent wouldn't want their kid to go for a field trip?

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The trick to winning the sand crab race

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Is this some kind of jealousy?

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The OP left this in the comments...

Technically, on paper they did have my parents' consent. I don't think I worded this post very well, but they never made me throw out the initial waiver that I had them sign, I just stuffed it away. My mom signed it inattentively while doing something else, so there was peace and I obtained the signature before discussing the need for money. This was the same waiver I submitted when claiming the ticket.

Which would be a good way to frame it to them?

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There is no reason to feel shame over that

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The cannot cancel the signed waiver

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This Redditor just had to ask...

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Every activity a student engages in, whether it is a trip to the neighborhood grocery store, a waterfront park, a library, a museum, a theater, a community garden, or a restaurant, advances their knowledge of the world. Every encounter reinforces knowledge and bolsters key intellectual ideas.

The OP knows what she wants, and she went for it. Redditors saw that too, and she was declared not the AH.