Layla has kept the fact that her mom is the principal from the MC. Purposefully... But other than that she is a child more than a woman. I, as an old man, don't find that appealing. She's cute and immature. Her sister is beautiful, mature, and a liar. Erynn is also those three things...i'm guessing regarding to Layla that the older crowd doesn't relate to that kind of relationship anymore or just less and wants to get to an adult relationship faster (not judging, just how i see it) and i can understand their opinion. To me this is just what makes Layla my favorite girl, it goes a bit slower and i really enjoy the build up plus to me she's the best looking girl although they al look great. You are totally right about the drama, none of it is her fault thus far and she shouldn't be judged on it if that's the case with some people, i do expect that to change once MC finds out about Alexis and her being sisters
I totally agree regarding Erynn, i would be tempted in that situation too if it's right there and i probably would look too, so i can't fault her for doing the same thing, i would just discuss boundaries with her for the future and move on, depending on how she handles the situation further
If I had my way my MC would be hunting cougars but that isn't this game...