How could it not be an ego trip? What is she accomplishing? And yes, her parents should have said “no”. Just because a kid wants something doesn’t mean that you have to indulge them. We’re supposed to keep them safe until adulthood.
I know it was an ego trip, and possibly a real sense of adventure to risk her life.
I was basically saying it doesn’t matter, the parents failed to provide a rescue boat within close range. Anyone that’s ok with this basically supports killing this girl, cause it was a death sentence.