I let my daughter go out for dinner alone on her birthday
What would possess you to let your daughter go out for dinner alone on her birthday?
I can't afford to pay for both of us and I don't want to ruin her birthday.
I understand that you are low on cash, but letting your daughter be alone on her b-day is insensitive on your part. Borrow some money if you have to, but go with her to dinner and spend the evening being there for her.
Nah she can go herself.
Don't you think she wants you there though? You don't even have to eat, just go with her.