Playful neighbors turn into nuisance, how I dealt with it
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Protecting my home from troublesome neighbors
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Lack of supervision leads to repeated break-ins by neighbor’s kids
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Protective owner warns neighbor, but gets threatened with legal action
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Protecting my home with my furry friends
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Dogs save the day and teach mischievous boys a lesson
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Caught on camera: Neighbor’s kids try to break-in, dogs attack.
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Protecting my home from troublesome kids, now at peace ✌️
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AITA? Let’s judge this neighborly dispute
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Neighbor’s kids attempt break-in, OP decides not to press charges
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Meet my ‘aggressive’ dogs who scared off intruders
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Protecting my home from intruders with unexpected consequences
Living in a neighborhood with children can be a lot of fun, but when those children start to invade your privacy and potentially harm your loved ones, drastic action is necessary. In this case, a homeowner had to take matters into their own hands when their neighbor’s children repeatedly tried to break into their home. Despite attempts to communicate with the mother, the situation escalated until the homeowner felt the only solution was to use their dogs to scare off the intruders. The outcome was unexpected and had consequences that the homeowner could never have predicted. But was this action justified? The AITA post raises important questions about the limits of self-defense and the responsibility of parents to control their children’s behavior. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on this controversial issue.
Commenter sarcastically criticizes OP for protecting their property. Replies show support.

Press charges and beef up security to protect against delinquent neighbors.

NTA. Watch out for your dogs when you’re not home

Defending your property from trespassers is important. Shocked neighbor Pikachu face.

NTA! Object lesson taught in respecting boundaries. The village speaks.

Taking action to protect your home and family

Two big dogs are the perfect security system

Well-trained dogs might save OP’s life but need extra caution

Comment section turns into dog appreciation zone ❤️
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Creative solution to keep neighbor’s kids away from house

Teaching kids a lesson on trespassing with caution and cameras

Dogs + bravery = successful protection ♂️

Taking action against neglectful parenting. NTA wins.

Neighbor’s children trying to break into house, NTA seeks answers

Protecting your home is never an a**hole move NTA
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Neighbor’s kids keep trespassing, NTA for setting boundaries.

Teaching respect: one neighbor’s solution to entitled children

Defending family and property: NTA, keep guard up

Protecting my home from little burglars #NTA

Fierce dogs protect their territory, NTA for protecting your home

Mom of 3 boys defends neighbor, calls out unacceptable behavior

Protecting my home from child intruders

Concerned commenter suggests calling CPS for neglected children.

NTA, legal proceedings necessary for badly behaved kids endangering safety

Redditors agree: obvious NTA, subreddit is losing its edge ✅
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Understanding the struggles of kids doesn’t mean knowing everything

File charges and cuddle with good doggos ❤️

Protecting your home is always justified.

Pregnant rape survivor takes drastic action against neighbor’s children

Using “Dog on Premesis” signs is a less threatening option

Well-trained dogs teach entitled kids a lesson

Neighbor’s kids broke in, dogs scared them off. NTA.

NTA for installing security cameras and considering CPS involvement

Protect yourself legally and physically, escalate consequences for safety

Suggesting training for neighbor’s kids after break-in attempts, NTA

Reporting to the police and CPS could be more effective

Pawsome! Well-trained dogs protect their home NTA

Debating dog tax, but overall NTA for protecting home

Protective dogs or naughty children? NTA takes drastic action

Taking drastic action against trespassers.

Teaching kids consequences: NTA takes drastic action

Natural instinct of dogs to protect household. NTA

Don’t mess with my house! NTA suggests calling cops.

Mental image of kids running away in terror is hilarious

Call the police next time they trespass ♀️

Protect your home and call the cops ♂️ Save the evidence

Beware of false accusations if using dogs for self-defense ⚠️

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Taking action to protect one’s home and family.

Get the evidence and take action! Justice should be served!

Taking action against troublesome kids and negligent mother. #NTA

Protective measures taken against neighbor’s kids breaking in, justified
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Taking matters into your own hands to protect yourself

Protect your home and pets with security cameras

Protective dogs can be a wise investment

You’re definitely NTA in this situation
