When it comes to house rules, everyone has their own standards. But what happens when you clash with a family member over what's acceptable in your own home? For one Reddit user, the issue came to a head when her sister-in-law and her children refused to follow her guidelines. The result? A tense standoff that's left everyone feeling hurt and angry. But who's really in the wrong here? Read on to find out how one woman stood her ground and whether or not she's the a**hole in this situation.
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Living with family can be a blessing or a curse, especially when it comes to house rules. One Reddit user is experiencing the latter, as they clash with their sister-in-law over what they perceive as destructive and messy behavior from her kids. Despite attempts to set boundaries, the children continue to disregard their hosts' wishes, leading to tension and resentment. The user has even gone so far as to ban the sister-in-law and her brood from entering their home. However, this has only escalated the conflict further. Is the user in the wrong for enforcing their house rules, or is the sister-in-law being unreasonable? Reddit users weigh in on the situation and share their own stories of family feuds over house rules.
NTA for setting boundaries with ill-behaved SIL and her kids 🚫🙅♀️
rangerman2002 | rangerman2002
Setting boundaries and enforcing them with authority 🛑🙅♀️
fabulousump | fabulousump
NTA. SIL's kids are out of control and disrespectful.
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Set boundaries and stick to them. Respect goes both ways.
ElDjee | ElDjee
NTA stands firm on house rules, SIL's bratty kids not welcome 🚫👶
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Setting house rules and dealing with disrespectful kids 👊
gamemamawarlock | gamemamawarlock
Kids' bad behavior at SIL's house raises concerns. 🤔
thepeskynorth | thepeskynorth
👏 Setting boundaries is important and this commenter applauds the OP's actions! #NotTheA**hole
OhButWhyNow | OhButWhyNow
Setting boundaries with family: NTA bans sister-in-law's children
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Commenter calls out SIL's parenting in fiery NTA response 🔥
Oldandenglish | Oldandenglish
Sick of broken stuff? 🤔 NTA finds easier solution
Daedric1991 | Daedric1991
Setting boundaries and parenting with NTA 👍
jadepumpkin1984 | jadepumpkin1984
Take control of your home 🏡 Stand up for your rules
Ohanameyeahsure | Ohanameyeahsure
9 year old tells grandparent to F off, NTA judgement
ResponseMountain6580 | ResponseMountain6580
Stand your ground and tell those kids to 'f*ck off' 😂
sharkieslim | sharkieslim
Teaching boundaries with tough love 🚫👋
TheDuchess5939 | TheDuchess5939
Stand your ground and make it clear with a written agreement ✍️
ladygreyowl13 | ladygreyowl13
SIL banned from house, commenter is NTA 👍
Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy
Setting boundaries with family's disruptive kids. 🚫👶
Forward_Squirrel8879 | Forward_Squirrel8879
Stand your ground 👊 and let her host 🏠
canuck_2022 | canuck_2022
Setting boundaries with family without being the a**hole 😎
Julia070000 | Julia070000
Setting boundaries is important, but it's not easy 🤔
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Grandson's foul language reveals parenting issues in family feud 😳
Few-Anywhere1726 | Few-Anywhere1726
Assert your authority and set house rules with 👏 confidence 👏
Farahild | Farahild
Standing up to in-laws like a boss! 👊
happynargul | happynargul
Maintain strict rules for unruly kids. NTA. 👌
MerlinBiggs | MerlinBiggs
SIL's lack of respect for property leads to NTA's witty response 😂
Calm_Inky | Calm_Inky
SIL wants a break from her own kids at your house? 🙄
WizziesFirstRule | WizziesFirstRule
Kicking kids out for misbehaving: NTA or too harsh? 🤷♂️
SoloBurger13 | SoloBurger13
Establishing boundaries with SIL's kids, NTA for enforcing rules 🚫👶
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Supportive commenters agree: cut toxic family out. 🙅♀️
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Parent of well-behaved boys defends OP, NTA 🙌
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Powerful and shiny backbone earns NTA judgement 👍🏼
fire_goddess11 | fire_goddess11
Cheers to standing up for yourself! 🙌🏼
OrcEight | OrcEight
Asserting boundaries in your own house is okay! 🏠
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Expensive antiques destroyed by disrespectful cousins, grandpa takes action 💪
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Setting boundaries to protect your home 🏠🚫
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Make her pay for damages 💸🚪 NTA wins!
cmlobue | cmlobue
Standing up to family drama like a boss 👍
Fat_Head_Carl | Fat_Head_Carl
Set boundaries and stick to them. 🚫👶
MzObim87 | MzObim87
Commenter supports OP against rude family members with profanity.
kevin_k | kevin_k
Supportive comment with a hint of celebration 👍🎉
Auspicious_Phoenix | Auspicious_Phoenix
Establish your authority! 🏠
Sybellie | Sybellie
Asserting authority over house rules. 🏠
mca2021 | mca2021
Join the debate: Are house rules necessary or overbearing? 🤔
RokkakuPolice | RokkakuPolice
Setting boundaries with family 👋🏼🚪
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Commenter praises OP's decision to stand up to disrespectful SIL. 👍
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Set rules or get out: NTA stands up to SIL
im_mawsillion | im_mawsillion
Don't feel guilty, you're NTA 🙌
Craygor | Craygor
No a**hole here, but what sparked the clash?
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Stand your ground and keep your home monster-free 🚫👹
kristent225 | kristent225
When kids defy authority and destroy homes 😱👨👩👧👦💥
Silly_Palpitation_37 | Silly_Palpitation_37
Setting boundaries: One comment's firm response to bad behavior.
Eccentric_Nocturnal | Eccentric_Nocturnal
Setting boundaries with family can be tough. Hold your ground! 🙅♀️
Careful_Poem1669 | Careful_Poem1669
Respect house rules or face eviction. NTA 👍🏠
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Clear judgement! Share your own AITA moments below 🤔
tomtink1 | tomtink1
Set your own rules and be the cool aunt/uncle 😎
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Not the a**hole, but what's the house rule disagreement?
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