Yesterday my sister in law turned 18. There were 20 of us total who met her at the restaurant of her choice to have dinner. Just an hour before dinner, my sister in law got a tattoo on her foot. But she was angry because her older sister didn't have time to get her tattoo as well. Before dinner even arrived, the two wanted to leave to go get the older sisters tattoo (even though she has dozens already). Their father insisted that they stay, saying it was rude to leave her entire family sitting there in the middle of dinner while she took off. She began to cry, and soon both sisters began arguing with their father. He then stood up, said he wasn't going to this, and left. She then ran off to the bathroom with her friends sobbing. The rest of us just sipped our drinks and waited for our food. So......
Mean dad to make his daughter cry on her 18th birthday? Or spoiled princess of a daughter who owes her entire family an apology?
2007-10-10 04:48:23 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Also...........me, my wife, our girls, her dad, and her grandmother showed up early to decorate the table with balloons, streamers, etc. Yet she seemed not care about the people who actually showed up on time to celebrate her birthday with her. Personally I think she was horribly selfish to want to leave her entire family sitting there so she could run off in the middle of dinner to go with her sister while she got her 47th tattoo. She refused to go home last night (lives with her parents) and stayed with her friends. I seriously doubt anybody will sit her down and talk to her about it, and I for one wish I could tell her exactly what I think of her behavior. But I have to see her on Saturday for their grandpas birthday. Should I just blow the whole thing off and stay out of it? Or say what nobody else has the ballls to say?
2007-10-10 04:51:47 · update #1
Her father was correct. She has no manners and neither do her sisters I see. She did not appreciate the dinner or the people who came. I would no longer attend functions for her.
As far as you saying anything to the spoiled princess I hope you know it will fall of deaf ears as this behavior did not happen over night it has been brewing for years. Your spouse should be the one to deal with her family on this one.
Even though you are right you might want to stay clear as look at how they treat there own father.
2007-10-11 09:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kat G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoiled Princess of a daughter who owes her entire family an apology. The father was right but I suspect he does not put his foot down enough which is why she felt she could get away with this childish behavior. It sounds like she did everything but jump up and down screaming, I want it I want it I want it NOW !
As for your follow up, it is not a matter of having the balls to say what needs to be said, because you are correct. The question you have to ask is, if it will make a difference. She needs to be talked to by the father, not her uncle. If you really think you can have an influence on her then talk to her about it. If you think that she will blow you out then don't bother upsetting the family with a useless gesture.
2007-10-10 04:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely spoiled princess. If she wanted both her and her sister to get a tattoo then she should have gotten them earlier in the day. She did not show any appreciation to the people who helped her the most with HER party or the people that took time out of their schedule to celebrate a very special time. So she was in the wrong and her father should NOT feel that he was wrong. Others should feel sorry for him because he was more embarrased then she was but he didn't go running into a bathroom with his friends.
2007-10-10 06:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by mirandagordon1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was probably a spoiled brat long before she turned 18.
Perhaps her parents could look into the mirror and see what they've created?
If she didn't appreciate such a wonderful gesture, no one needs to recognize her birthday again! I think it was so nice time was taken to decorate and to make things special...
This family seems to have issues... and expectations of each other.
If an individual feels they owe an apology they will probably make one. If not, then don't hold your breath for either the father or daughter to come forward and admit their mistake.
2007-10-10 05:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoiled princess.
You dont invite people to celebrate your BDay and then leave them. She owes everyone an appology.
I dont think the data reacted very well as well. He was right to insist for her to stay. Her sister can get a tatoo some other day but her 18th BDay is only that day. He should have never walked out though. Personally, I think it is a little bit disrespectful to the other poeple.
Good Luck.
2007-10-10 04:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Dimitar A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she was definitely acting like an immature selfish brat. Sounds like both she and her older sister were both acting badly.
I think her Dad was right.
If your SIL complains to you about it or brings it up, then I'd briefly let her know that you think she was in the wrong and owes everyone, especially her father, an apology and leave it at that.
If she doesn't bring it up, then keep your opinions to yourself. It really is between her and her family.
2007-10-10 04:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the children are spoiled and I,ll probably make many enemies by saying this but why do people put tattoo's on their bodies which is Gods temple,thats like putting graffti on a church.
2007-10-10 08:01:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoiled princess with a foot tat. She owes everyone a written apology. But you need to STAY out of it! Way out! wAy. It took them 18 years to turn her into a brat, you wont fix anything with one speech. You may even turn into the "guy everyone can agree to hate". Stay out of it. :)
2007-10-10 05:14:09 · answer #8 · answered by undone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a spoiled princess who really deserved a
good birthday spanking!
2007-10-10 06:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by Shortstuff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is a spoiled princess, saying anything to her would be like talking to a brick wall.
And don't hold your breath while waiting for her to apologize.
2007-10-10 05:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by tracy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋