In answer to the question of if he should tell the other parents. If he was the parent that was not in the know would he want the parent that had this knowledge to tell him? Im sure he would so the snwer is a big hell yes he should contact the other parents and tell them. NO he should not reimburse his daughter for her ticket.

I’d have probably done the same thing if I was in your situation.

I think it was a right thing to do.

Fair call by the parents.

Festivals can be very scary and dangerous places. I think you made the right decision!

Scary time to be a parent especially of a teen .

Definitely don’t let her go. Drugs ruin young lives. The other parents need to know as well. Hard situation to be in.

Well I think you are being a responsible dad – explain why you are doing what you are doing and the consequences of what would happen if she got caught by the police at the venue and the possible consequences of what drugs can do to a body. I would also try to contact the parents of her friends. Your daughter should be asked who they are and why you feel you have to tell the parents why you are not letting your daughter go to the festival and let them make up their own minds. Good luck

I think you need to sit down with your daughter and, in a calm way, explain to her what happened and why you don’t want her going. Tell her if she intends going then you’ll go with her to make sure she is okay. I’d definitely be telling the other parents as well and let them deal with it in their own way.

This parenting gig is hard. You sound like a loving and caring Dad and it’s sad to hear the relationship had broken down somewhat. I would be frank with your daughter in a loving way. Tell her what you know, your concerns and even show her an article about “Anna Wood” who passed away in 1995 after attending a rave Festival and trying ecstasy for the first time. I also would definitely inform the other parents. I’m sure they’re all going to wonder why your daughter is suddenly not going.
Such a hard one, but can be done with love and support.

A whole lot of respectful communication needs to occur. It would seem a lot trust needs to be repaired all round.

It’s a very difficult situation and I would have done the same thing. She’s only 16 and who knows what would have happened. I have never heard of Molly either until now.

Not wrong at all

I think this dad did the right thing considering the age of his daughter, but I would bring it with love and care and have a conversation about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. As for telling the other parents I would probably do the same when I would have their contact details

Definitely don’t let her go, nor reimburse her. As for telling the other parents I don’t know. Have you discussed with her why it isn’t a good idea etc.?

I don’t think you’ve done the wrong thing, I think if I was in your position I’d most likely have done the same thing.
I’d try and find the other parents and let them know what was going on. Ask yourself this question – if one of the other parents found out this information, would you want to know what your daughter was planning on doing? I know I would, so for me, there’s the easy answer.
As for the refund, I’d say no. I’ve never been to a music festival, but I’m guessing if you were there and the police caught you with or using drugs, then you’d possibly have to leave the festival? You’d most likely be charged if you’re found in possession of illegal drugs? They wouldn’t get a refund then if they had to leave or if their festival was ruined.
Yes she used her own money (good on her for doing that, no doubt she worked hard to earn the money too) but she’s going to hopefully learn a valuable lesson from what she’s done.
Keep up the good work Dad.

I’m unsure about this because he read her texts and decided to punish her?

Was a conversation held about why she was banned? Or did dad just tell her she couldn’t go?

My issue is, if she’s planning on doing this stuff at a music festival, its very likely she’s already tried elsewhere. Have a conversation with her about it all and try to get her to open up, clearly the relationship isn’t as good as he thought if she’s hiding big stuff like this.
Maybe also invite the friends over for a conversation too, drugs (including alcohol) are used to cover pain of some sort, these kids are teenagers, there’s obviously something going on that they may find having a non-confrontational conversation with a trusted adult will help.

He’s absolutely doing the right thing and he needs to tell the other parents. Maybe the sting of losing money might teach her a lesson.

A very difficult position to be in. I think I would have done the same. Trust is so important and she broke that