SIL DESTROYS Pricey Gift & REFUSES to Pay! Family in Uproar!

Ho ho ho, gather ’round for a tale of Christmas chaos! Every year, my hubby and I entrust our online Christmas gift deliveries to my sister-in-law’s (SIL) house to keep our snoopy kids from ruining the surprises. ️‍♂️ But this year, things took a wild turn when we discovered our kids’ big gift – an Oculus Quest 2 – smashed to bits! Who’s to blame? Is it the mischievous 13-year-old daughter or the SIL herself? Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of family drama, finger-pointing, and a Christmas showdown like no other!

The Annual Christmas Gift Shipping Tradition

SIL’s Spotless Track Record… Until Now

The Usual Request: Can We Ship It to You?

️‍♂️ Sneaky Oldest Kid Prompts Extra Precaution

‍ Hubby’s Secret Setup Mission

The Dreaded Text Message

The Shocking Sight: Smashed to Bits!

Confronting the Accused: What Do You Have to Say? ️

Plot Twist: Mom’s the Culprit!

Heather’s Dramatic Exit

Time to Pay Up, SIL!

SIL’s Defiant Refusal ‍♀️

Hubby Loses His Cool

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?

The Case of the Smashed Oculus: Who’s to Blame? ️‍♂️

In this jaw-dropping Christmas tale, a family’s trust is shattered when their kids’ big gift – an Oculus Quest 2 – is found smashed to bits at the sister-in-law’s house! The SIL points the finger at her 13-year-old daughter, but the teen fires back with a shocking accusation: it was the mom who broke it! Tempers flare as the parents demand payment for the destroyed gift, but the SIL refuses to cough up the cash. ‍♀️ With Christmas just around the corner, this family feud is heating up faster than chestnuts roasting on an open fire! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this yuletide drama!

Curious if the broken gift was really an accident

SIL ruins gift, refuses to pay. NTA, check on Heather

SIL destroys gift & refuses to pay. NTA seeks justice.

Jealous sister-in-law breaks gift, NTA sues and sets gift rules

User suggests ESH and advises to parent children better.

Teach kids to respect privacy and SIL is an a**hole

SIL should not have broken gift but ESH for situation. ‍♂️

Parenting advice sparks defensive response from commenter.

NTA commenter suggests gift wrapping service for next year

Mother blames daughter for SIL’s destructive behavior. NTA suggests solutions.

Teaching kids not to open packages: YTA or NTA?

ESH. SIL is wrong, but OP should set boundaries for kids.

Fair is fair, if you break it, you buy it!

Irresponsible parenting led to entitled behavior and destroyed gift. ESH.

SIL not obligated to pay for accidental damage, YBTA. ‍♂️

Seeking validation on AITA, better suited for r/relationships.

Gift destroyed due to SIL’s snooping – NTA

Poorly behaved kids and entitled SIL cause chaos. ESH.

Protect your purchases with credit card damage protection!

Accepting responsibility means paying for the damaged item. NTA

Broken gift, free service, income disparity – everyone’s at fault

Deja vu? Accusations of jealousy in ruined gift debacle.

Suggestion to avoid gift damage and potential theft. NTA.

Red flags everywhere. SIL was wrong, but so were you.

SIL takes responsibility but family demands full refund without explanation. ESH

NTA for expecting SIL to pay for the pricey gift

Be firm but polite: reiterate deadline and legal consequences ⚖️

Storage facility not liable. Demanding payment from SIL is unfair. ESH

Confusion over gift’s placement leads to everyone sucking here. ‍♂️

NTA. SIL broke gift, lied, and refused to replace it . Cut her off.

Teaching kids not to open others’ packages is important

Respect boundaries: a lesson for both SIL and OP

SIL wrecks gift, family outraged. NTA holds her accountable.

Parenting advice and work-life balance critique.

Smart solution to avoid future conflicts with roommates/SIL. NTA.

SIL destroys gift & refuses to pay, but who’s at fault?

Take sister to court for property damage, screenshot proof

Snoopy sister learns her lesson after NTA mom returns item ️‍♀️

Questioning the sudden change in behavior

SIL not paying for destroyed gift – ESH to blame ‍♂️

Concerned commenter warns against giving Oculus Quest 2 to kids

ESH for relying on SIL to handle packages. Teach kids boundaries.

Parents share part of the responsibility, SIL helped for years

SIL’s behavior is clear-cut AH move, commenter points out.

YTA for using SIL’s home as storage and blaming her.

NTA takes responsibility seriously, cuts off SIL for principle.

Get revenge by gifting her smashed pieces for 5 years. NTA

Taking responsibility for something expensive stored at your house.

SIL destroys gift: Accident or petty jealousy? NTA.

NTA defends VR use, gives age recommendation for safety.

Mother breaks VR set, blames daughter, refuses to pay. NTA suggests no gifts for Mom.

Avoid expensive gift disasters with Amazon lockers! SIL sucks

Redditor questions circumstances surrounding destroyed gift, calls out SIL’s behavior.

Sister broke gift, lied about it, but was doing a favor. ESH.

Daughter stands up to entitled SIL’s destruction of pricey gift

SIL destroys gift, refuses to pay. Family in uproar!

NTA stands up for themselves after SIL destroys gift

Daughter’s mistake leads to SIL’s destruction, NTA demands payment

SIL broke a costly gift, lied, and refused to pay. NTA wins

NTA stands up for justice and threatens legal action.

Suggestion to protect gifts and sue sister for damages.

SIL accused OP’s daughter of destroying a gift but won’t pay. NTA.

NTA commenter sympathizes with gift recipient, offers solutions and asks for details.

The SIL might have intentionally destroyed the VR headset out of jealousy.

Breaking a pricey gift and refusing to pay? YTA, SIL.