Man Collapses Neighbor's Tent With Father and Son Inside: Justified or Overboard?🤔

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Picture this: you're a 43-year-old man, proud owner of a serene property, complete with native grass, flowers, trees, and a tranquil creek. Sounds idyllic, right? But what happens when your neighbor decides to turn your paradise into his personal campground, complete with a tent, a toy fishing rod, and a toddler? This is the tale of a man who took matters into his own hands, leading to a tent-toppling showdown that has the internet divided.🏕️🌳

The Serene Setup

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The Unwanted Visitors

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The Neighbor's Bold Move

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The Confrontation Begins

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The Unfulfilled Promise

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The Tent Toppling Showdown

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The Aftermath

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The Wife's Verdict

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The Tent Toppler's Defense

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The Tent Toppling Showdown: Righteous Act or Overreaction?🤷‍♂️

In a battle of property rights and personal boundaries, our 43-year-old protagonist found himself at odds with his neighbor and his neighbor's unsuspecting toddler. The neighbor, armed with a tent and a toy fishing pole, decided to set up camp on our protagonist's property, leading to a confrontation that ended in a collapsed tent and a crying child. Despite giving the neighbor ample time to pack up and leave, the tent remained, pushing our protagonist to take drastic action. His wife thinks he's an ass, but he sees himself as a man defending his property. The question remains: was his reaction justified or over the top? Let's see what the internet has to say about this tent-toppling drama...🍿

NTA - Neighbor disrespected boundaries, but collapsing tent risky for child. 😳

aitaidontthinkso | aitaidontthinkso

Protecting property from trespassers: justified or overboard? 🤔

SassinindaBayou | SassinindaBayou

ESH except the kid. Collapsing a tent on a toddler 😔

Rambles-Museum | Rambles-Museum

NTA OP: Defending his land and his toddler's safety. 💪

Musketeer00 | Musketeer00

NTA. Told them to leave, toddler caught in crossfire. 🤔

jaywinner | jaywinner

Neighbor collapses tent: justified or overboard? NTA

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NTA: Justified or Overboard? Share your thoughts! 🤔

Expert-Dress | Expert-Dress

ESH. Trespassing and physical confrontation, but consider alternative solutions. 😔

mommaczz | mommaczz

NTA! Protect your property and set boundaries to avoid escalation. 😎

[deleted] | [deleted]

Protective homeowner denies random kids access to backyard camping. 🙈

Lucigirl4ever | Lucigirl4ever

NTA. Disrespectful neighbors ignore boundaries, teach bad manners to child. 😒

-Little_Gremlin- | -Little_Gremlin-

"NTA. It's just some thin fabric, not rocks. Baby's fine!" 😊

Skrayer1219 | Skrayer1219

NTA, but escalating the situation could have legal consequences 🤔

Snoo33903 | Snoo33903

Neighbor collapses tent, but commenter supports their actions. NTA! 👍

ColinMcCormick1989 | ColinMcCormick1989

Assertive neighbor stands up for his rights, sparks controversy 🤔

Mitc0438 | Mitc0438

NTA: Tent collapse didn't harm anyone, just a little inconvenience. 😉

thebluemennoods | thebluemennoods

NTA. Camping on someone else's land? That's in-tents! 😂

rainbow_wallflower | rainbow_wallflower

Neighbor laughed when warned, shouldn't be rewarded. NTA 😊

katielady13 | katielady13

Fair warning given, no danger to toddler, trespassers suck 🤔

jackiebluu | jackiebluu

NTA: Tent collapse may be harsh, but police would traumatize toddler. 😢

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NTA: Reddit's ignorance on tent collapsing risks, traumatizing toddlers. 🤔

KawaiiPyro | KawaiiPyro

Surprised by trespassing stories, but in my country, we have huge walls. NTA. Tent collapse taught a lesson.

kaasha_95 | kaasha_95

Neighbor's tent collapsed: justified or overboard? NTA

DecayingFruit | DecayingFruit

Property liability: Are you responsible for accidents on your property? NTA

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Neighbor overstays welcome, gets tent-tastic surprise! NTA! 😈

2catsaretheminimum | 2catsaretheminimum

NTA. Being too nice to trespassers? Get them out NOW! 😈

catchntrout | catchntrout

Neighbor's tent collapsed: NTA, could've called meaner police. 👮

AwesomeHorses | AwesomeHorses

Lack of community in America? Tent collapse sparks controversy. 🤔

Who_Am_I_1978 | Who_Am_I_1978

Neighbor's tent collapse: justified or overboard? NTA is TA.

thicklover | thicklover

Tent collapse: Angry neighbor vs. trespassing dad. Who's at fault?😱

SavageCriminal | SavageCriminal

Property size matters! Let's talk boundaries and neighborly relations.🏡

SnapcasterWizard | SnapcasterWizard

Tent collapse: NTA, but maybe learn some camping etiquette 😄

thefairywhisperer | thefairywhisperer

NTA collapses neighbor's tent after they overstayed agreed time. Shocking!

Exodeus87 | Exodeus87

NTA. Scare his a** off your property with the cops! 😈

missy-63 | missy-63

NTA. Protecting your property is always justified. 💪

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NTA. Liability concerns make your actions justified. 👍

adoptedlithuanian | adoptedlithuanian

Neighbor trespasses and ignores agreement, NTA for collapsing tent. 🤔

PentacleBlock | PentacleBlock

Neighbor's tent collapsed: NTA or overboard? 🤔

Rubbish-Bin | Rubbish-Bin

Neighbor collapses tent, but was it justified? NTA

scourge129777 | scourge129777

NTA - Creative solution to trespassing without involving the police! 👏

Oregano__Gangster | Oregano__Gangster

Texan takes property rights seriously, fires warning shot at trespassers! 💥

Monkeykiklove | Monkeykiklove

Falling tent sparks neighbor feud - harmless revenge or overboard?

An0nym0usXIII | An0nym0usXIII

NTA. Protect your property and avoid potential legal issues. 🙌

As_It_Was_Foretold | As_It_Was_Foretold

NTA: Guy collapses neighbor's tent, endangers kid. Justified or overboard?🤔

Erisedstorm | Erisedstorm

NTA; Protect your land with clear markers! 🏕️

MaltLiquorSweats | MaltLiquorSweats

NTA: Respect boundaries and leave when asked. 👍

carmeltan | carmeltan

👍 NTA for taking action after trying to resolve peacefully.

TheHorniestRhino | TheHorniestRhino

Neighbor collapses tent with father and son inside: NTA! 😎

plouf_plouf | plouf_plouf

NTA: Land ownership and trespassing, things got a bit intense 🤷🏻‍♀️

Kirikitteh3689 | Kirikitteh3689

Property rights, warnings, and intentions: justified or overboard? 🤔

Mean_Customer_1916 | Mean_Customer_1916

NTA but...Good fences make good neighbors. 👍

BlondathonThe1st | BlondathonThe1st

NTA. Tent collapse could lead to serious consequences. 🔫

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Neighbor collapses tent with father and son inside: justified? 🤔

Polite-vegemite | Polite-vegemite

NTA: Trespasser collapses tent, you gave him plenty of warning. 😤

writer_girl-18 | writer_girl-18

"NTA. Entitled neighbor trespassing, dad setting bad example. Risky camping. 🤔"

Smockan8 | Smockan8

NTA: Polyester on toddler = tame. Stay off peoples' property. 🤔

RevolutionaryPost6 | RevolutionaryPost6

Neighbor's tent collapsed: justified or overboard? NTA, kid unharmed 😉

gonzo-is-sexy | gonzo-is-sexy

Neighbor's tent collapsed: NTA asserts property rights, asks for respect. 👍

naanbud | naanbud

Neighbor collapses tent, but is he justified? NTA

EddardNedStark | EddardNedStark

Public vs. private property debate sparks heated off-topic discussion. 💣

HuckLCat | HuckLCat

Dad should've asked 🙅

carolborn | carolborn

Neighbor collapses tent, comment says he should have asked permission

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