When a neighbor's teenage son repeatedly trespassed on my property and destroyed my garden, I gave his mother an ultimatum: make him stop or I'll call the police. When they continued to ignore my requests, I followed through and called the cops. One of the boys was caught and spent the night in jail. Now I'm questioning whether I was too harsh. Was I teaching him a lesson or punishing the parents? AITA? Share your thoughts.
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🌱🚪Teenage neighbor breaks into rooftop garden, ends up in jail
A rooftop garden owner faces a dilemma when her neighbor's teenage son repeatedly breaks into her garden despite being told to stop. After an ultimatum and several warnings, the owner calls the police and the son spends a night in jail. Some people are calling the owner harsh, while others believe she was teaching the teenager the consequences of his actions. What do you think? Was the owner justified in her actions or did she take it too far?
Neighbor's entitled family crosses the line - NTA for pressing charges 👏
Xoinkaera | Xoinkaera
NTA. Charges were necessary for the parents' poor parenting skills. 👍
DisneyAddict2021 | DisneyAddict2021
Protecting my property and holding them accountable, NTA 🌱👨🌾
robot141 | robot141
Teaching a lesson 📚👨🏫 NTA drops charges on teenage garden thief.
bloodfeier | bloodfeier
NTA. File a civil suit for damages 💰💼 Their behavior is unacceptable.
Sweet-Meaning9809 | Sweet-Meaning9809
Video evidence doesn't lie 📹 Stand your ground, NTA.
Angry_Grammarian | Angry_Grammarian
Barbed wire may protect garden, but won't fix neighborly relationships 😬
jacquilynne | jacquilynne
NTA receives support for holding neighbor's son accountable. 😎
plo84 | plo84
Security measures advised for dealing with sketchy neighbors
No_Pineapple6086 | No_Pineapple6086
NTA, commenter suggests taking legal action for compensation. Reply explains why they didn't and wanted to scare the kid instead. 🌿👨⚖️
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Defend your property and your rights. NTA 💪
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Commenter suggests OP may not be telling the whole story 🤔
Kitty_Katarina | Kitty_Katarina
You warned them, NTA. Parents should have taken responsibility 😊
AmateureMunner | AmateureMunner
Homeowner is NTA for dropping charges and getting a restraining order 🔒
SinfulHunter | SinfulHunter
Protect your property! 🏡 NTA did the right thing.
HarlesBronson | HarlesBronson
Protect your property, keep the camera on and running 📷
KanadeALF | KanadeALF
International garden vandalism: Not just a US problem 🌍🌿
nipnopples | nipnopples
Commenter calls out post as fake, others agree 🤔
ThisIsWhoIAm78 | ThisIsWhoIAm78
Breaking into rooftop garden leads to teen's arrest. NTA wins.
Tiffy_the_Doc | Tiffy_the_Doc
Charges dropped, but consequences still served. 🚔🌱
lapsteelguitar | lapsteelguitar
Respect your neighbor's property or face the consequences 🚫👀
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Gardening feud escalates: Teen arrested for trespassing on neighbor's rooftop 🌱🏢
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Neighbor's son arrested, commenter suggests getting father arrested too.
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Understanding the legal system and bail process in different countries.
Old-Elderberry-9946 | Old-Elderberry-9946
Protect yourself and your garden with cameras and barriers 📷🌱
Salamandajoe | Salamandajoe
Protecting your property: NTA for standing up to trespassers 🚩
TheKatzMeow84 | TheKatzMeow84
Taking matters into your own hands 👊🚨
VaderTheInhaler | VaderTheInhaler
🤔 Should OP have taken legal action for damages?
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Former inmate defends jail as a learning experience for entitled teens.
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Teens destroy garden, face consequences. Justice served 🌱⚖️
5168mou | 5168mou
Stand your ground! 🌱👊🏼 Don't let them vandalize your property.
RandomSleepyPanda | RandomSleepyPanda
Calling the police may have consequences but NTA in this situation 🚓
alcoholicmovielover | alcoholicmovielover
Handled rooftop garden break-in like a boss 💪 #NTA
ThrowAway942020202 | ThrowAway942020202
Protecting your property and safety is not a**hole-ish 💪
CartesianCo-ordinate | CartesianCo-ordinate
Teaching consequences to neighbor's son, but risking relationship with neighbors 😬
Kraw24 | Kraw24
Teen learns valuable lesson after trespassing in rooftop garden 🌱
OutrageousStick6881 | OutrageousStick6881
👍 Winning prizes for playing stupid games. #NTA
Kayhowardhlots | Kayhowardhlots
You gave fair warning, NTA for pressing charges 🙌
Aitasuperfan | Aitasuperfan
NTA. Parents should have controlled their kid. Garden vandalized 🌿.
aaliceb | aaliceb
Justice served! 🔨 NTA stands their ground.
alexoid182 | alexoid182
Not the a-hole for pressing charges, tough neighbor situation 😬
trekie88 | trekie88
Parent supports rooftop garden break-in punishment, hopes for son's improvement
Hopeful_Estate2224 | Hopeful_Estate2224
Hold your ground and keep your garden secure 🌱👊
MaineBoston | MaineBoston
Preventing future crime, NTA saves rooftop garden from intruders 🌱👍
OutlandishnessNew259 | OutlandishnessNew259
Clear-cut case of not being the a-hole.
grogu_enthusiast | grogu_enthusiast
Taking responsibility for someone else's child's actions. ✔
Accomplished-Sugar-7 | Accomplished-Sugar-7
Teaching respect for property 💪🏼 and dropping charges 👏🏼 for a lenient lesson.
Fuzzy_Necessary4642 | Fuzzy_Necessary4642
Assertive NTA shuts down disrespectful behavior 👊🏼🚫
bigfattiddiesbaby | bigfattiddiesbaby
Entitled neighbor's son breaks into garden, NTA drops charges?
dawno64 | dawno64
Parents should face consequences for son's actions. 🤕
ShotBarracuda6 | ShotBarracuda6
👍🏼Multiple warnings given, NTA. Teen spends night in jail.
someone-w-issues | someone-w-issues
Teaching actions have consequences, NTA drops charges 🚫⚖️
pot_and_kettle_meet | pot_and_kettle_meet
Breaking in = consequences 🚓👍
spinalhornet32 | spinalhornet32
Good job handling the situation 👍
IBeTrippin | IBeTrippin
Teaching a lesson without ruining a future 🌱⚖️
Rainybeachgoer | Rainybeachgoer
You have the right to protect your property 👏👨🌾
atreides85 | atreides85
Disciplining kids is crucial. NTA for holding him accountable 👏
Few-Nerve4490 | Few-Nerve4490
Owning half of the duplex limits eviction options. NTA 👍
Xplant2Mi | Xplant2Mi
Neighbor breaks into rooftop garden, NTA for being upset 😡
Wienerwrld | Wienerwrld
Take charge of your safety. Get a camera, record interactions, sue.
EvanWasHere | EvanWasHere
Your property, your rules. NTA all the way! 👍
VanitasReigns | VanitasReigns
Neighbor's son breaks in, commenters agree NTA and offer support 🌱👍
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