I bought three tickets for a concert that my 12-year-old daughter was eager to see, which were quite pricey at about $400 each. I planned to attend with her because I wasn’t comfortable letting her go alone. While discussing this with her friend’s mother, who said she couldn’t afford two tickets but was okay with her daughter joining us, I agreed to include her friend, expecting reimbursement for one ticket.
Months passed, and despite my repeated attempts to get payment for the ticket, the friend’s mother kept making excuses and dodging my calls. I wanted to ensure the girls remained friends, but I also didn’t want to be taken advantage of.
I explained the situation to my daughter, who agreed that her friend’s mom was being unfair. Two weeks before the concert, I texted the mom again, warning her that without payment, her daughter couldn’t come. When there was no response, I sold the ticket on a resale site to cover my costs.
As the concert day approached, my daughter was thrilled, and I didn’t hear any mention from her friend about the concert. On the day, we took a day off for prep and to enjoy the event fully. However, after we’d left, the friend showed up at our door, only to find out we’d gone. Her mom bombarded me with calls and texts, upset that her daughter was left out, but I reminded her of my earlier warning about payment.
So, AITAH for not taking the girl to the concert and selling her ticket? I could afford the ticket, but I felt taken advantage of. It’s not the friend’s fault her mom is irresponsible, but it’s not my responsibility to fund other children’s entertainment.
I have got response by the people “NTA, I feel so bad for the little girl missing out, but you’re not in the wrong here.
Her mom tried to use you, and it backfired, leaving her own daughter disappointed. Be ready for some backlash because people who don’t own up to their actions often blame others.”
“NTA. You made every effort to communicate clearly with everyone involved.”