It is annoying that your cousin asked for your opinion and then blatantly disregarded it. But I also think that this isn't really your call to make if her dad approves.
Sooo the things that have previously happened would make us change our minds, but you are not willing to tell us anything? I'm sure that you could have given us a brief explanation in the same amount of time you spent saying that we don't understand because we don't know what has happened.
Sooo the things that have previously happened would make us change our minds, but you are not willing to tell us anything? I'm sure that you could have given us a brief explanation in the same amount of time you spent saying that we don't understand because we don't know what has happened.
I'm just not interested in putting the details of a minor's background on the internet - this is my first posting and I'm still a little uncomfortable about the privacy aspects. I also understand those that disagree's viewpoint, so I don't have any interest in changing their minds.
Post by stellarose on Sept 18, 2012 22:24:20 GMT -5
Yes it would upset me that she is now going around you simply because she didn't get the answer she liked.
And to back up the small town question, especially on Homecoming weekend.....its very likely it will get out and people will take advantage of the situation. Adults never find out the mischief until it is all said and done. And they usually only find out when something goes wrong.
Does your niece even want to do this? As a 17 year old during Homecoming week that is the last thing I would want to deal with.
OP, I think you are quite justified to feel the way you do. It would upset me as well. Sure, it's no big deal for SOME 17 year-olds to housesit. But, obviously it is not a good idea for this particular 17 year-old to housesit, alone, especially for a week, ESPECIALLY during homecoming week. I hope your brother backs you up on this issue. Good luck!
I am with you all the way. NO 17 year old should be left alone for a week ! I dont care how responsible they are....they are minors and there are too many "what if's" that could happen!
Your cousin is a jerk for even thinking of leaving a 17 yr old in charge of their home!
I am with you all the way. NO 17 year old should be left alone for a week ! I dont care how responsible they are....they are minors and there are too many "what if's" that could happen!
Your cousin is a jerk for even thinking of leaving a 17 yr old in charge of their home!
Plenty of 17-year olds go off to college all by themselves.
While the OP is probably justified in being upset, this definitive statement is a little odd.
Your cousin asked for your opinion, not for your permission - which you have no authority to give. You said repeatedly cousin knows all the backstory (which you did not share with us). It's possible she simply disagrees with your opinion. For all we know, you could be the one in the wrong here based on a desire for control, being over protective, or even disliking the cousin.
Basically, you having an opinion does not require other people to agree with it.