We all love family gatherings, but what if one of the kids is a walking disaster? One uncle has reached his breaking point with his sister-in-law’s (SIL) six-year-old son, who has a reputation for causing chaos and destruction at every family event. This time, the little terror threw a drumstick into a 40″ TV, completely destroying the screen. Now, the uncle wants to ban the nephew from his house, but is he going too far? Let’s dive into the story.
A Home Full of Pride

The Unplanned Tornado Toddler ️

Birthday Party Crasher

SIL’s Inaction

TV Destruction

Empty Apologies

Seeing Red

The Banhammer ⛔

Potential Family Rift?

TLDR:

Edit: Some Background Info

No Excuse for Apathy

Enough is Enough: Uncle’s Dilemma ♂️
After countless incidents of destruction, this uncle is at his wit’s end with his nephew’s behavior. With a recent incident involving a shattered TV, he’s considering banning the little tornado from his home. His wife agrees with his frustration, but is hesitant about the ban. Is this the right move or will it cause a family rift? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Set boundaries and speak up. Don’t let disrespect slide.

NTA for not allowing unruly child in your house.

NTA. Creative solutions suggested to deal with tornado toddler and SIL.

Suggest hosting next year and requesting payment for broken TV.

Compromise with wife before banning sister’s tornado toddler

Constructive family discussion recommended to set boundaries for destructive behavior

Compassionate NTA uncle sets boundaries for troubled nephew

Uncle bans toddler from house due to bad behavior. NTA.
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NTA. SIL should pay for TV before allowed back in.

Hosting events shouldn’t result in hefty repair costs. NTA.

A broken TV as a Christmas gift? The ultimate petty revenge!

Uncle gets support for banning ‘nightmare’ tornado toddler.

Uncle banned tornado toddler, not the a**hole according to comment.

SIL needs to pay for the TV. NTA for not wanting toddler around.

Kid’s behavior suggests underlying disorder, SIL needs to take responsibility. NTA
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6-year-old’s behavior causing family drama. SIL sucks.

Set boundaries with SIL’s tornado toddler or ban them.

Setting boundaries with family. NTA for enforcing consequences.
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Creative solution suggested to deal with tornado toddler.

Commenter criticizes family enabling bad behavior in children.

Deposit rule to keep destructive kids in check

Uncle’s video sparks PTSD flashbacks for commenter

When family gatherings go wrong…

Setting boundaries without being the a**hole.

Navigating family dynamics can be tough

Uncle is justified in banning tornado toddler from his house

Concerned about child’s well-being, NTA uncle sets boundaries.


Demon child banned from house, but who should confront family?



Comparing the behavior of siblings. NAH, but SIL’s kid?

Setting boundaries for kids at relatives’ homes: NTA comment and replies

Uncle demands accountability for destructive nephew, puts foot down.

SIL deserves a ban too. Maybe they’ll learn a lesson.

Mom and child banned from house, but not the internet. NTA

Setting boundaries is key. Is SIL the real problem here?

Setting boundaries is tough but necessary for a misbehaving toddler

Commenter calls out SIL and nephew for bad behavior.
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Setting boundaries: Is it fair to ban a destructive toddler?
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A cautionary tale for overprotective parents
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Setting boundaries with family: NTA for banning destructive toddler.

Setting boundaries is key. Is SIL enabling bad behavior?

Don’t ban nephew, ask SIL for deposit. NTA

Expecting parents to monitor their child is reasonable. NTA.

Absent father and incompetent mother cause family drama

SIL’s toddler is a menace, but OP is NTA. Hilarious dog comparison

Require a deposit for visits? NTA thinks it’s fair

Uncle stands up to tornado toddler’s destructive behavior. NTA

Harsh but fair? Comment suggests banning mother too.


Ban the SIL too? NTA takes a strong stance

SIL’s lack of parenting may lead to bigger problems later

NTA wins! Commenter suggests cutting ties with entitled family member.

Uncle takes a hard stance against tornado toddler and mother

Suggests holding off on ultimatums until speaking with sister

Discipline debate: Should parents use physical punishment?

Uncle bans nephew after tornado incident. NTA or ESH?
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Uncle’s NTA comment: Kid’s future and TV damage discussed

Mother should take responsibility for her child’s actions. NTA.

Not the a**hole for banning tornado toddler from events. ️

Aunt bans tornado toddler, commenters agree NTA.

Stand your ground! NTA for not hosting her or her son

NTA takes responsibility and bills, but who is ‘her’?

NTA suggests smashing the TV to entertain the devil spawn.

Concerned commenter suggests child evaluation for abnormal behavior.
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Take control of the situation with an itemized bill. NTA

Bad parenting leads to family rift over tornado toddler

SIL in denial about her child’s behavior ♀️

Setting boundaries without being the a**hole.

Polite email to replace TV or ban tornado toddler?

Toddler destroys TV, commenter suggests sending bill.

Uncle’s behavior is unacceptable, NTA for banning him.
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Demanding more compensation after a tornado – fair or entitled?

Uncle bans destructive nephew, suggests getting help. NTA

Hold her accountable! Teach the toddler, prevent a teen tyrant.
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