Neighbor upset with young families in street, AITA for my response?

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A young family moves into a quiet British street and one elderly neighbor is not happy about it. The neighbor complains about the noise and wishes the street would go back to being only for old people. The family tries to be polite, but eventually snaps and tells the neighbor that she can't expect only old people to live in the street. Find out how the situation unfolds in this AITA thread.

Young family faces ageism from neighbor in British town ⚡

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Breaking out of my shell - introverted neighbour's social dilemma 😶

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Nosy neighbor asks when I'll move out, AITA here?

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Elderly neighbor complains about noisy young families in the street 🙄

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Dealing with ageism from neighbors, stuck in a tough situation 😕

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Embracing diversity: Responding to neighbor's ageist remarks with civility 👴👵

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Elderly neighbor feels isolated, lashes out at families. 😔

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👵🏼👴🏼👶🏻 Young families vs Old neighbors 👀

Living in a street where everyone knows each other can be great, or it can be like living in a fishbowl. One Reddit user got a taste of the less desirable side of this type of community when an elderly neighbor expressed her displeasure with young families moving in. The conversation quickly turned into insults about young people and their noisy children. Despite being polite at first, the Reddit user finally snapped and told the neighbor that eventually, everyone grows old and dies. While the comment may have been harsh, it did put things into perspective about the changing dynamics of a neighborhood. But was it too harsh? That's what the Reddit user is questioning and they're turning to the internet for some judgement. Check out the comments section to see what people are saying about this AITA post.

Elderly neighbor expects respect for age, NTA shuts her down 😎

Hexaline | Hexaline

Older neighbors causing drama, NTA for being fed up 😔

Olives_And_Cheese | Olives_And_Cheese

Old neighbors interfering with young families, NTA for response. 🙅‍♂️

Doctor-Liz | Doctor-Liz

Standing up to a neighbor bully, NTA wins the day 💪

zukolover96 | zukolover96

Neighbor's age bias creates tension, shared history impacts perceptions 🤔

nopenope4567 | nopenope4567

Hilarious confusion over OAP acronym sparks comment thread.

Fendergirl69 | Fendergirl69

Agreement on NTA comment with a thumbs up emoji

manofmatt | manofmatt

Standing up for young families, NTA shuts down rude neighbor 🙌

AnselaJonla | AnselaJonla

British village drama: NTA for not being from the 'good old days' 😒

tanzy95 | tanzy95

Sassy reply shuts down rude neighbor, NTA wins 🙌🏼

FrescoInkwash | FrescoInkwash

NTA for responding to elderly neighbor's complaint about young families. Discussion on implications of aging population on society and housing shortages.

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Neighbor confrontation handled gracefully, NTA for speaking truth.

Impressive-Amoeba-97 | Impressive-Amoeba-97

Standing up to ageism with a witty comeback, NTA 👏👏

AlleyKatArt | AlleyKatArt

Both sides have faults, but OP's response was too harsh 😬

aslenw | aslenw

Commenter questions relevance of age, gets support from replies. 😊

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Neighbor complains about kids, gets told she's dying soon 💀

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Neighbor's rant justified, NTA for harsh response. 🤨

bd07bd07 | bd07bd07

Neighbor's ageism backfires, commenter NTA for defending themselves.

DrWhoop87 | DrWhoop87

Accepting mortality and setting realistic expectations, NTA. ⏰

StevenKnowsNothing | StevenKnowsNothing

Neighbor complains about young families, gets roasted, ESH 🤷🏻‍♀️

iseeisayibe | iseeisayibe

Age is just a number 🙌🏼 Moving in is for everyone

MarxFuryRoad | MarxFuryRoad

Friendly neighborly relations are important. Both sides need compassion ❤️

Lexicon_Roulette | Lexicon_Roulette

Neighbor crossed the line, NTA for standing up 👍

Ok_Smell_8260 | Ok_Smell_8260

Comment on generational differences sparks no replies.

RiazRaifsevrance | RiazRaifsevrance

Encouraging outdoor play for kids, 👍

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Feeling isolated from elderly neighbors, outsider status amplifies tension.

Danaiides | Danaiides

Setting boundaries can help improve neighborly relations 🏡🤝

yagurllll | yagurllll

Neighbor hates young families, but is it okay to insult them?

whatsupbuttercup5 | whatsupbuttercup5

What's OAP? The replies have got you covered 👴

Mezsikk | Mezsikk

Young family accused of causing trouble by elderly neighbors, NTA.

QuackMyLife | QuackMyLife

Elderly neighbor thinks they're above the law, NTA for response 😂

programmerx95 | programmerx95

Savage response to an ageist neighbor. 💀👴

motorheadtilidie | motorheadtilidie

Clap back queen shuts down ageism, NTA 👑💁‍♀️

The_Smiddy_ | The_Smiddy_

Young families vs. partying singles - who's worse? 🤔

Nomadic-Weasel | Nomadic-Weasel

A new commenter needs an explanation for ESH and more 🤔

HappyDaysAreHere32 | HappyDaysAreHere32

Sassy reply shuts down neighbor's complaint, NTA 👏🔥

darkhelmet03 | darkhelmet03

Homeowners ignoring rising rent and housing prices, 🤷‍♀️

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Neighbor not at fault and got roasted 🔥

Formal-Buy-9402 | Formal-Buy-9402

Setting boundaries with rude neighbors, NTA for standing up.

SourGummyAddict | SourGummyAddict

Neighbor criticizes young families, OP responds with sass. NTA.

jammy913 | jammy913

Neighbor harassment deserved a NTA response 💪

HappyDaysAreHere32 | HappyDaysAreHere32

Great response! Not the a**hole 👍

DangerousPudding911 | DangerousPudding911

Lonely neighbor finds joy in being surrounded by young families 😊

missappleshape | missappleshape

Not all old people are bad 🧓👵 Some can be lovely 🥰

Ginger_brit93 | Ginger_brit93

This commenter found the situation amusing and believes the original poster was not the a**hole. 😂👍

tonks-lupin1313 | tonks-lupin1313