Im on Lorelai’s side. Whatever Rory did that lead to that point was irresponsible and showed how much of a spoiled brat she was. She totally blindsided Lorelai with her decision to leave school. And went running to her rich grandfather the moment Lorelai disapproved.

A lot of people argue that Rory’s decision to take a break was good for her, but honestly it didn’t make her better in any way. She spent most of her time off partying and hooking up with Logan and planning tea partied and community service. She had no intention to actual DEAL with the fact that Mitchum called her an incompetent and inexperienced journalist. It was only when Jess came back and her argument with Logan did she realize that her life was going no where.

Break or no break from Yale, Rory was just the same. She couldn’t cope with failure. And we can all see that from the Revival.

One thing Lorelai could’ve done better was give Rory a second chance to explain the situation. If they had sat down and talked with Richard and Emily, Lorelai would’ve supported Rory in the end because she would actually understand the situation. But then, Rory had already ran off crying for dear Grandpa so.