A man shared on Reddit his dilemma about disciplining his stepdaughter, Hailey, who humiliated a waiter at a fancy restaurant. The waiter accidentally spilled food on Hailey’s dress, and she reacted disrespectfully, berating him in front of everyone. Despite the man’s attempts to make Hailey apologize, she refused. Frustrated, the man decided not to pay for her meal and asked her to leave. Surprisingly, his wife sided with Hailey, leading him to seek opinions on Reddit.

Redditors overwhelmingly supported the man, condemning Hailey’s behavior and praising his handling of the situation. Many felt Hailey was out of line, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the waiter’s honest mistake. Some suggested Hailey work in customer service to gain empathy for service industry workers. The Reddit community generally criticized the wife for not addressing Hailey’s inappropriate behavior. The story highlights the challenges stepparents face in disciplining stepchildren and the importance of addressing disrespectful behavior.

Ultimately, the Reddit community sided with the man, commending his actions in response to Hailey’s behavior.