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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,
Thank you for the responses. It's good to hear and and think about. I guess I should have wrote a little more. First, before I was able to ask her what she wanted from somewhere else,( even if it was fastfood,) thats when she said that. Also, one of the main reasons we didnt text her to find out what she wants was because she hates the food from this particular place. Never wants anything from there, which is fine.
We have an abundance of food in our house, but she doesnt like to make anything for herself. Which Ive asked her if we could cook some easy meals together so she would know how.
She won't really eat leftovers, but quick little meals is what we always have in the pantry or fridge.
I have communicated to both kids that we won't be able to always bring carryout out for them, especially if we ask them to go and they just want to stay home on their phones. Thought this could encourage a little family time.
I just thought it was a little rude and sometimes I don't know anymore[/quote]

OK—so reading between the lines here, you knew how this would play out before it happened.

Instead of “teaching a lesson” by setting your daughter up to fail, next time let her know what to expect when she get home.[/quote]

I'm still on OP's side. Her kids have been told they won't always be able to bring dinner home for them. She has offered to help them learn how to prepare some easy meals for themselves. Princess has already been warned and offered assistance to be able to do for herself when the occasion arises. Clearly she hasn't learned her lesson or taken her parent's word seriously. Now she does. You people are making such a big deal out of one night the 17 year old daughter responsible enough to have a job might have had to go a little hungry....by her own reluctance to learn how to take care of her own food even on occasion.

OP - ZERO GUILT is appropriate for you. Your daughter is entitled and needed a wake up call. Hopefully this gave it to her.  Will be anxious to hear what your 24 year old says when his 17 year old whines about not having dinner brought home for them one night.[/quote]

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