A mother sparked debate after asking two of her 11-year-old daughter’s friends to leave her home during a sleepover over a kitchen incident.
The girls were playing a game where they tried to make each other laugh while holding water in their mouths—spitting the water into soup bowls. Unfortunately, much of the water ended up spilling onto the kitchen floor.
The mum spotted the mess and asked the girls to clean it up. When she returned, she found them continuing the game with the spill still on the floor. She then noticed the two friends rolling their eyes and snickering behind her back. Frustrated by their disrespect, she called their parents to come pick them up.
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One parent was apologetic, while the other responded sharply, according to the mum’s post on Mumsnet. Meanwhile, her daughter has been upset and is no longer speaking to her following the incident.
Sharing the situation, the mum wondered if she had been too harsh. Various users on Mumsnet weighed in, with some feeling the punishment was excessive for what amounted to a bit of spilled water, and others agreeing that respect should not be ignored.
One commenter noted that sleepovers are a significant event for children that warrant some leniency, while another highlighted that the girls should have stopped immediately and tidied up. Another user sided with the mum, emphasizing the importance of respecting house rules and parental authority.
Opinions varied, but many agreed the eye-rolling was rude. Some suggested that instead of sending the girls home abruptly, it might be better to reconsider future invitations.