Single Dad Helps His Daughter's Drunk Friend Get Home Safely And Gets Accused Of Being A Predator By Her Parents

"They did not realise she had my number and felt it was of predatory nature"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• November 25, 2023

In today's world, everything seems suspicious. People read horrible things in the media, and they can't help but feel scared.

So, even if someone is too kind and caring, it's suspicious. And that precisely happened to a Reddit user.

The OP finds himself in a difficult situation with his daughter Kelsey (22F) and her best friend Keira (21F). Kelsey and Keira have been frequently partying and drinking, especially since Keira reached the legal age for clubbing.

The OP has always highlighted safety to Kelsey and offered her unconditional support, including a ride home if needed and whenever needed. This offer also extends to his daughter's friends, ensuring they all have the OP's contact information.

Unlike Kelsey, Keira seems to lack guidance on safe partying behaviors and often overindulges in alcohol. The OP frequently sees this when Keira is brought home drunk by Kelsey.

In such circumstances, the OP provides Keira with water and snacks to sober up before sending her home. But on one occasion, Kelsey lost track of Keira at a club.

Despite being usually inseparable, Kelsey returned home alone. Keira called the OP about half an hour later, explaining her phone battery had died, and the OP immediately went to pick her up.

Then, the OP drove a relatively sober Keira to her home. The next day, Keira's parents expressed discomfort with their daughter being at the OP's house.

They were unaware that Keira had the OP's number and found it inappropriate for the single dad to be alone with their daughter, especially when she had been drinking. Therefore, they accused the OP of predatory behavior.

The OP explained that Kelsey and Keira separated at the club and that his priority was to return Keira home safely. But, despite his explanation, Keira's parents expressed their accusations to the OP's ex-wife, who forwarded him their concerns.

So, the OP asks if his actions were inappropriate.

The OP asks:

The OP's daughter started frequently partying, and he offered her and her friends unconditional support:

His daughter's best friend often overindulges in alcohol, and the OP always helps her to get home:

This time, the daughter's friend called the OP from the club, so he went to pick her up and drove home:

However, when her parents learned what happened, they accused the OP of predatory behavior:

The OP tried to explain his intentions but to no avail:

They even contacted his ex-wife, accusing him of being a predator:

One Redditor told him that it'd be best to stay away from her and her family

A reasonable question

"For your safety, you should always bring a female witness with you"

Her parents should be thankful to OP for caring for their drunk daughter

The OP added:

Their daughter is legally an adult and can decide for herself

"NTA- my Dad did the same thing"

Redditors told the OP that he was not in the wrong for helping his daughter's drunk friend to get home safely, everyone would do that. However, he shouldn't be alone with her anymore for his own safety.

Her parents are clearly irrational, and his good intentions can cause him bigger problems.

Filip