Ever heard of the phrase ‘Trust but verify’? One dad took it to a whole new level, sparking a family feud that’s got the internet divided. After his adult daughter moved back home to save money, she threw a party while her parents were away, leading to some missing and damaged items. The dad, feeling violated, laid down a strict rule – no visitors unless he or his wife were present. But when he and his wife went away again, he decided to install a ‘nanny-cam’ to keep an eye on things. What he saw, however, was more than he bargained for. Now, he’s left wondering if he’s the bad guy in this situation. Let’s dive into the story. ️♂️
The Return Home
The Unexpected Party
The Aftermath
The New Rule
The ‘Nanny-Cam’ Setup
The Unexpected Discovery
The Fallout
The Accusations Fly ️
The Aftermath, Part II ️
The Justification ️
The Defense Continues ⚖️
The Family’s Stance ️
The Daughter’s Defense ️
The Dad’s Final Word ⚖️
The Internet’s Verdict
A Family Feud Caught on Camera
In a bid to protect his ‘castle’, a dad decided to install a hidden camera in his living room while he and his wife were away. What he saw, however, was far from what he expected – his daughter, who was supposed to be alone, was not so alone after all. This revelation sparked a heated family feud, with accusations of privacy invasion and broken trust flying around. Now, with his daughter moving out and his wife furious, the dad is left wondering if he’s the one in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks about this situation.
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ESH: Trust violated, party damage, and sex on the couch
“Trust but verify” – Dad installs cameras, daughter breaks rules!
NTA – Dad’s hidden cameras stir up family drama!
NTA or ESH. Protecting home after daughter betrayed trust
“NTA for using a camera, she broke the rules and trust “
YTA – Dad’s secret surveillance sparks heated debate and family drama
ESH, dad’s secret surveillance violates privacy, but she crossed boundaries
YTA for secretly surveilling your wife and daughter without consent
“YTA. Violating family’s trust by secretly installing surveillance cameras.”
“YTA. You invaded her privacy and damaged your relationship “
Dad’s surveillance catches daughter’s living room hook-up
Secret surveillance causes family drama. Trust broken, boundaries crossed. ESH.
“YTA. Gross surveillance. Set up camera outside like normal person.”
YTA. Charging rent = daughter’s control. Spying = violation of privacy
YTA: Violating your daughter’s privacy is a major breach of trust
“YTA. Your daughter’s privacy invasion is creepy and controlling.”
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“YTA. Secretly installing cameras was a major power play “
“YTA for not discussing the camera with your wife first. “
Daughter’s party damages house, dad spies on family – ESH
YTA secretly spies on daughter, gets called out by commenter
“YTA. Creepy, judgmental surveillance of adult daughter. “
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NTA regrets having sex in parents’ house, sparks family drama
“YTA. Your daughter deserves privacy. Cameras should be external only.”
YTA for secret surveillance and charging kids rent.
YTA for invasive surveillance. Boundaries and trust are important.
YTA for secretly spying on your daughter. Communication is key.
NTA. Dad catches daughter breaking rules, trust but verify
YTA for spying on family. No guest policy is unfair.
‘Trust-but-verify’… oh my! YTA
YTA. Invasion of privacy is unacceptable. Trust and communicate instead!
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Torn between privacy and responsibility. ESH for lack of communication
Dad’s secret camera sparks family drama! YTA or NAH?
NTA. Family drama over dad’s secret surveillance in living room
Dad’s surveillance sparks drama. NTA for protecting home security
ESH
Daughter broke rules, dad invaded privacy. Drama ensues
Trust issues and surveillance cameras stir up family drama
Hidden cameras + betrayal = major family drama
“Gross invasion of privacy! Install a camera outside instead!”
Dad’s surveillance backfires, leaving him alone in his castle
Unilateral decision to install cameras causes family drama
Dad’s secret surveillance in the living room sparks family drama!
“YTA, she is paying rent so absolutely had the right to have a visitor. It’s one thing as a minor living rent free, but as an adult… no way. The camera also makes you TA, had you cleared it with your wife first, maybe, but without letting the other people affected know you definitely violated their right to privacy in their own home.”
“YTA- Putting a camera in a living space makes you a creep “
YTA for spying on your adult tenant. Respect boundaries!
“YTA. Creepy surveillance inside. Door cam would’ve been better ♂️”
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YTA for secretly spying on your wife’s child
Dad’s secret surveillance sparks legal and family drama.
YTA caught daughter in compromising situation, relationship ruined
“YTA 100%. Secretly filming your adult daughter in her own home? “
NTA. Daughter caught red-handed, wife takes her side. Drama ensues.
“YTA, should’ve let them know.” Internet opinions don’t fix relationships.
