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AIBU

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gymbunny2 · 02/09/2019 08:47

DD has just turned 16 and will be starting college soon. Last night she went out with a friend nowhere special just out and about and I asked her to be home by 10.30 as DH and I have work today and usually go to bed at 10.30 on a work night. Whilst out she text to come home at 11.30, I said 11. She wasn't home by 11 and she wasn't home by 11.30 and I was still waiting up for her as she didn't have a key. 11.45 she text and said she was walking to her friends and staying there for the night. I was angry at this point that she had kept me waiting up for her and as the friend lives only a mile away I jumped in the car to go get her. They weren't even at the friends, were still on their way and I had to drive around the area until I found her. AIBU to be cross that she wasn't home at the agreed time respecting the fact that DH and I had work? She has sad she's 16 now and should be allowed out later but I think this should be with prior agreement and not at the last minute when pretty late for a Sunday.

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Soola · 02/09/2019 08:53

I think you acted fairly. She asked for an extension and you said 11 but she then went over that and caused you agitation and the annoyance of driving around looking for her.

11 seems a reasonable time to w home if she’s 16.

EmmiJay · 02/09/2019 08:57

I did this once at the same age and lets just say I never did it againGrin My mum did the same as you OP. Hopefully she fixes up and doesn't do it again.

gymbunny2 · 02/09/2019 08:57

thanks Soola, my thoughts exactly. I don't want her walking around on her own late at night but would of let her stay at the frinds house if prior arrangement before going out.

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