AITA for ordering meals for my children when we go out with friends?
A family’s carefully woven routine, built on love and respect, begins to unravel in a moment of unexpected tension.
For years, their weekly dinners were a sanctuary—a space where friendships thrived and children felt included even from afar, a balance of independence and togetherness that defined their bond.
But when new faces join the table, the invisible thread holding their tradition frays, exposing unspoken judgments and misunderstandings.
What was once seamless now threatens to divide, forcing them to confront the fragile boundaries of loyalty, generosity, and the true meaning of family.
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The original poster (OP) and their spouse consistently bring home takeout food for their teenage children when dining out with friends, a long-standing practice that has never caused friction before.
The central conflict arose when a new couple in the group strongly objected to this behavior, labeling it rude and 't**shy,' causing tension within the es**blished friend group.
Is the OP at fault for maintaining a long-standing family tradition of ordering takeout for their children, even when criticized by new acquaintances, or were the new couple justified in expressing discomfort about a perceived breach of social etiquette in a group setting?
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