I'm feeling like I need another perspective on this- it's petty I know but really festering for some reason:
The background: My parents come to stay a every couple of months. On the latest visit last week they arrived shortly after DD (15) had been in a minor car accident when her friend, who is lovely and sensible, was driving. The incident will probably end up being 50/50 blame. DD was shaken up and said she had a bit of a stiff neck for 2 days after the accident. She was then absolutely fine.
The issue- when my parents were staying, my Dad tried, more than once, to encourage DD to claim compensation for the accident. I know that there are legitimate circumstances where people have been properly injured where a claim is understandable, but my general feeling is that ambulance-chasers and those seeking compensation for non-existent or incredibly minor injuries (especially from an incident where a good friend was doing a favour) are pretty reprehensible.
The second time he brought it up I overheard my DD say to my Dad "I don't think Mum would like that" and he replied "it isn't up to your Mum". I later told my Dad that she was fine (which she then was), her friend was kind and sensible and that our values were such that we wouldn't want get money by those means.
Now: unfortunately my parents have never been ones to actually talk about anything, they have always give me the silent treatment when they are annoyed. This is what I am now experiencing- I called to wish them a happy Easter- my Dad answered and quickly made an excuse to call back later when and my Mum spoke with the children and then hung up. On past form I assume it is because I had the audacity to actually say I didn't feel putting in an injury claim for nothing was okay.
Am I missing something? I think it was particularly the "it isn't up to your Mum" comment which REALLY pissed me off and made me say something to Dad. AIBU?