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AIBU?

To refuse to take DD to the cinema to see this film

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DinosaursCanDance · 26/11/2022 16:50

Because I don’t want to see it. DD is absolutely dying to see the new Matilda the Musical film but none of her friends also want to see and she doesn’t want to go alone so she’s begging me to go with her but I don’t really want to see the film to be honest. DD is 16. I know why she really wants to see it, because years ago she played Matilda in the west end musical show.

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MagentaRocks · 26/11/2022 17:24

I had to sit through Shaun the sheep with my nephew - now that was bad.

Just do it.

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StarbucksSmarterSister · 26/11/2022 17:25

Oh take her.

I took my niece to the stage show (probably saw your daughter 😁) although I can't stand it. She was thrilled to bits with it so it was worth every £ and every moment I wished I was elsewhere.

At 16 it's great she wants your company.

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UnsolicitedOpinions · 26/11/2022 17:25

kindlyensure · 26/11/2022 17:22

Best just grin and bear it, op. Take it on the chin and wear it....

🤣

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Bonjovispyjamas · 26/11/2022 17:26

How mean can you get? 😕

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schoolsoutforever · 26/11/2022 17:26

This is really weird. Just take her! Personally I would hate the film too but it’s kind of obvious that it means a lot to her so just go!

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Flooper · 26/11/2022 17:26

I saw this clip on Twitter the other day and was awed at their energy. I feel like a need a nap after just watching the clip again.

twitter.com/Iatinopercy/status/1594918879393898496

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orbitalcrisis · 26/11/2022 17:27

I don't go to the cinema with my children because I can't justify the expense when it will be on Netflix or on DVD in a couple of months. If this is a financial concern then I get it, seeing a film you are not interested in for the amount of money that could feed the family for several days is not a sensible use of funds. If you just don't want to put yourself out for your daughter then don't expect her to ask you to do anything with her again, possibly ever. I'd say you've already damaged the relationship by being this hesitant when you knew how important it was to her.

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PurBal · 26/11/2022 17:27

@MayISuggestSomeThickCutSteakChipsToGoWithThat @Coolyule and here I was thinking I’d found a solution to avoiding lots of small children having a singalong. 🤦‍♀️
I think you have to go OP, sorry.

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ParisHotel · 26/11/2022 17:27

UpToMyElbowsInDiapers · 26/11/2022 16:52

Your 16-year-old DD WANTS to do something with you??? Do it! Run, do not walk!

This! In spades!

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PeeJayDay · 26/11/2022 17:27

Bollocks 🤣🤣

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cinnabongene · 26/11/2022 17:28

Is this just a stealth boast dressed up as a really inconsequential problem? Just take her

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mistopheles · 26/11/2022 17:28

Why on earth wouldn't you do this with your daughter? Don't you enjoy spending time with her? This is a sad post OP.

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Snowpatrolling · 26/11/2022 17:29

Take her, there will be a time not to far in the future you’ll want to do something with her but she won’t want to! Grab some popcorn and enjoy the time with her!!

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Thatsplentyjack · 26/11/2022 17:30

Don't you like your daughter?

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Namechangeforthis88 · 26/11/2022 17:30

I sat through the Lego Ninjago Movie, you can do this. DS's explosion of joy when he realised that's what we were going to is a very happy memory. The cinema was inside an art gallery so he didn't know till he heard me ask for the tickets.

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oakleaffy · 26/11/2022 17:31

DinosaursCanDance · 26/11/2022 16:50

Because I don’t want to see it. DD is absolutely dying to see the new Matilda the Musical film but none of her friends also want to see and she doesn’t want to go alone so she’s begging me to go with her but I don’t really want to see the film to be honest. DD is 16. I know why she really wants to see it, because years ago she played Matilda in the west end musical show.

A not so stealthy stealth boast.?

What a ridiculous thing to ask.
Just go with her!

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DinosaursCanDance · 26/11/2022 17:31

Just booked it for 7:40 tonight

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FlissyPaps · 26/11/2022 17:31

This is really weird OP.

Why are you posting this on here? Because surely you know you’re being unreasonable.

You havnt seen it so have no idea if you will enjoy it. You just think you won’t and can’t be bothered.

Doing something with your DD sounds like a chore to you! That’s sad. She won’t be that age for much longer. Soon she’ll be an independent adult and won’t want to go shopping or to the cinema with you in a couple of years.

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MetellaInHortoEst · 26/11/2022 17:31

Beanbagtrap · 26/11/2022 16:56

It's such a pain when this happens. My DD wanted to watch The Crown because she used to be Kate Middleton.

😂

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ScrollingLeaves · 26/11/2022 17:31

What a fun thing to do together. How lovely. Go out for lunch/tea too.

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oakleaffy · 26/11/2022 17:32

MetellaInHortoEst · 26/11/2022 17:31

😂

😂 Yes, this was posted to boast, nothing more, nothing less. 👏

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TheOrigRights · 26/11/2022 17:33

I'll go with her.

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antelopevalley · 26/11/2022 17:34

I would take her. But at 16 I would have just gone alone.

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Somethingsnappy · 26/11/2022 17:34

I don't believe this post is real either. Or at least, if it is, is is really sad. I don't understand why you wouldn't want to do it, especially if your dd has an extra reason to want to go. If she really played the part in a production, it would be such a wonderful and nostalgic experience to have together. What's wrong with you, seriously?

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Motnight · 26/11/2022 17:34

Beanbagtrap · 26/11/2022 16:56

It's such a pain when this happens. My DD wanted to watch The Crown because she used to be Kate Middleton.

😬😬😬

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