AIBU to be upset that dd12 didn’t go on any rides at Alton Towers

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Hghlandlow · 28/10/2025 10:05

just that really. I’m fighting with that’s ok not everyone likes rides and wanting her to just not be scared of things. She went with friends so created an issue with her being the only one not going on

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5foot5 · 28/10/2025 10:14

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 28/10/2025 10:09

It's nice to hang out with friends but she could save 50 quid by going to a park.

This really.

I mean, what did she get out of the day if she just spent it waiting for her mates to have the ride, waiting in a queue with them, listening to them talk about the ride afterwards. Isn't that just a way to feel left out?

FWIW I hate scary rides too and wouldn't go on them. But surely there are some non-scary rides too. It seems a shame if none of her mates would go on the less scary ones with her

NerrSnerr · 28/10/2025 10:11

Why was it an issue. I can’t see it being a problem unless she was moaning about the others going on rides. I went to Alton Towers with school and some of my friends didn’t go on anything, they just waited while we went on rides. My youngest son doesn’t like rides and I don’t ever force him.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 28/10/2025 10:09

Yabu to be upset yourself. Take the cue from her. If she’s fine with it then don’t worry. sometimes it’s braver to say I don’t want to do what everyone else is doing and follow her gut, than to cave to peer pressure.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 28/10/2025 10:09

It's nice to hang out with friends but she could save 50 quid by going to a park.

vodkaredbullgirl · 28/10/2025 10:08

Did her friends say they had problems with her not going on rides? Isn't it about been out with her friends not just the rides.

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