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So, let's dive into this story posted by a dad who ended up calling his daughter a brat because she got upset when her niece blew out her birthday candles. However, there might be more to this tearful tale than just candles.
If you're curious to hear the whole story and find out what might be behind his daughter's reaction, then keep reading!
OP asked:
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OP starts off by explaining the ages of his kids and how they don't usually do birthday parties for the kids after a certain age (21).
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They wanted to have a party for his oldest because she's been going through some things, but the issue happened when her niece blew out her candles.
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He said that it was awkward and he told his daughter that she was being a brat because she didn't mean to do anything wrong.
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OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:
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No doubt about it, this post went viral faster than a sneeze in a crowded room, and boy, did it catch everyone's attention! Here are some of the responses it received:
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And why the hell not relight them?!
Source: MerelyWhelmed1
This is also true too that they should have paid attention to their younger kids to ensure they didn't steal the spotlight.
Source: junglemice
Even if ara wasn’t going through a hard time, your niece should have not been allowed to do that.
Source: KitKat_05
One user asked for more in-depth information.
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To which OP replied:
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But others soon notice that the OP answer is not the entire truth.
Source: PunkSpaceAutist
This! It was all about appearances and not for Zara at all.
Source: MeatBunBunny
We really hope that some family members apologize to OP's daughter because she could use some support at this tough time. Dealing with tragedy is always challenging, and having something else upsetting happen on top of it can be too much for her to handle, which is exactly what occurred.
So, there you have it... What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you agree with this verdict? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments below!