From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m
Daughter leads on classmate, father appalled
Father worries daughter's romantic deception harms classmate's heart.
In brief
Father worries daughter's romantic deception harms classmate's heart. Father seeks advice after daughter leads classmate on admiring classmate. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Father appalled
Father worries daughter's romantic deception harms classmate's heart.
“Lindsey has been giving Henry the impression that she is romantically interested even though she isn’t”
Daughter's behavior
Daughter leads classmate on romantic interest despite not being interested.
“Lindsey has been giving Henry the impression that she is romantically interested even though she isn't”
Henry's situation
Henry helps daughter with school projects and maintains charade.
“Henry is quiet but gets excellent grades and is considerate and respectful”
Father's concern
Father feels daughter taking advantage of classmate's heart.
“She seems to think that if Henry is happy being around her, she's not doing anything wrong”
Daughter's response
Daughter claims she's using what God gave her to better her life.
“She's just using what God gave her to better her life”
Father's advice
Father should inform daughter to apologize to classmate.
“Inform Lindsey that if she doesn't come clean and sincerely apologize to Henry, there will be consequences”
Father's dilemma
Father loves daughter but fears her actions destroy classmate's heart.
“I love my daughter, but I don't want her taking advantage of (and possibly destroying) this young man's heart”
Classmate's reaction
Classmate may be crushed when truth comes out.
“Henry may be happy now, but you and Lindsey both know he'll be crushed when the truth comes out”
Father's next step
Father must act to end romantic deception.
“This must end immediately. Inform Lindsey that if she doesn't come clean and sincerely apologize to Henry, there will be consequences”
Consequence
Daughter's deception could destroy classmate's heart.
“If she doesn't come clean and sincerely apologize to Henry, there will be consequences”
The one thing
Father seeks advice after daughter leads classmate on admiring classmate.
