Daisy is recommended for a leadership conference by her guidance counselor over the summer. Despite the fact that the trip would be free for her, she has to choose between going to the conference and helping her mom babysit her little brother. Moreover, Daisy typically gets a summer job in the hopes of earning a little bit of spending money. After some consideration, she forges her mom's signature on the permission slip, and chaos ensues.
Although the fifth episode is fairly lighthearted thanks to help Daisy receives from Mac and Lexi, it illustrates how difficult choices can weigh on teens. Of course, the leadership conference would be a great addition to Daisy's résumé, but letting her mom down eats away at her. Parents can take the opportunity to discuss the importance of being honest when it comes to making tough choices. Sometimes having a solid sounding board — and an open conversation about your child's options — can make hard situations easier.
