Family DRAMA: Teen Demands Aunt’s Ex Pay for Son’s Destructive Meltdown! ‍

Picture this: your aunt and her husband just got divorced, and your parents invite them over to your house for a little stress relief. You’re stuck babysitting their 9-year-old son, who’s clearly not in the best mood. You let him play on your laptop, and suddenly, he goes berserk, smashing the keyboard and breaking the screen. Your parents and aunt don’t seem to care about your broken laptop, and you’re left footing the bill. What would you do? In this story, our 16-year-old protagonist takes matters into their own hands, with some unexpected consequences. Read on to find out what happened!

Divorce Drama

Stressed Out Family Visit

Babysitting Duty

Gaming Gone Wrong

Broken Laptop

“It’s All Right”

Warranty Woes

Not My Fault!

Desperate Measures

Payment Received

Humiliation and Anger

Laptop Smashing Cousin & Family Drama

So, our 16-year-old hero is stuck with a broken laptop after their cousin goes on a rampage, and nobody in the family seems to care. They try to get their aunt to pay for the damages, but instead, they get scolded for being insensitive. Desperate for the $300 they need to fix their laptop, they contact their aunt’s ex-husband – the cousin’s dad – who actually pays up. But when the family finds out, they’re furious, claiming it’s humiliating and unhealthy for the cousin. Our protagonist doesn’t have much empathy for their family’s reaction, but was their decision really that bad? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Demanding accountability: NTA asks ex to pay for son’s damages

Teen rightfully absolved of blame, aunt’s ex saves the day

Responsible parenting: NTA not obligated to pay for damages.

Stand up to your parents and have a serious talk

Aunt learns a lesson in accountability after child’s meltdown. NTA

Teaching kids accountability is important. NTA

Taking responsibility for kids’ actions, ex pays back. NTA

A thoughtful analysis of OP’s responsibility in the situation.

Empathetic commenter supports OP declining to pay for damages

NTA. Kid had a tantrum, parents should pay. Therapy needed.

NTA. Lock yourself in your room next time cousin visits!

Teen’s cousin breaks laptop, gets defended against parents’ blame.

NTA stands their ground, but contacting uncle may have consequences.

Compassionate comment supports OP’s decision and acknowledges tough situation.

Teaching kids respect for property is important! #NTA

Reclaiming what’s yours and avoiding family drama

A hilarious description of the destructive kid.

Teen not responsible for damages, aunt should handle without interference.

Blame game ensues with everyone at fault according to commenter

Parenting and accountability take center stage. ‍

Aunt’s ex more responsible for property damage than aunt herself

Accountability is key. NTA. Kids need to learn consequences.

Parental responsibility and therapy suggested for destructive meltdown.

Uncle’s story reminds me of a crazy ex. NTA confirmed

Handing expensive equipment to a 9-year-old? ESH.

Aunt’s bad with kids, NTA for demanding ex pay!

Teen not at fault for destructive meltdown, NTA

Aunt’s bad behavior leads to a costly laptop meltdown. NTA.

NTA, but be more compassionate towards cousin’s situation

Responsible parenting means owning up to your child’s actions. ‍

Aunt’s ex refuses to pay for damages, sparks family feud

Kid breaks laptop, aunt won’t pay, involve father. NTA

Standing up for yourself and your property is important.

Nine-year-old responsible for damage, NTA for not paying.

Standing up to entitled family is never easy, but necessary.

You’re not responsible! His parents should pay for it

Being a dad doesn’t end with divorce. NTA all around

Agreement with OP’s actions and disbelief at child’s behavior.

Insurance for child damages: not common in US?

Taking responsibility for your kids’ actions is key.

Teen’s cousin destroyed their computer, NTA for demanding payment.

Empowering NTA comment celebrates assertiveness and resourcefulness!

Redditors unite to call out toxic family behavior

Be kind and separate discipline from money. Forgiveness is priceless. ♥️

Aunt needs to learn to discipline her child, NTA.

Aunt’s son broke laptop, NTA for expecting payment. Family sides.

Aunt’s son destroys property, NTA gets money back

Standing up to entitled family member’s destructive behavior. NTA

Aunt should have taken responsibility for her nephew’s destructive behavior.

Victory is sweet! NTA gets money back & no babysitting!

NTA, but your parents are. *You* are their child, not your aunt.

Aunt refuses to pay for damages, OP not the a**hole.

Nephew’s destructive behavior leads to blame game.

NTA Stood up for yourself and called everyone out

Aunt’s ex should pay for destructive meltdown, NTA.

Balancing support and discipline: NTA for contacting the dad

NTA commenter empathizes with OP and criticizes aunt’s parenting.

NTA. Aunt needs to help her child process anger healthily

Asking the ex to pay for damage caused by child’s meltdown.

Teen stands up to aunt’s refusal to pay for damages. NTA

Parental support is crucial, NTA. Shame on the grandparents

Redditor shares personal experience and supports OP, NTA

Teen’s destructive behavior gets what it deserves. Dad steps up.

Hold kids accountable, even during hard times. NTA

Set boundaries and hold the child accountable. NTA.

Responsible parenting, not cheating, is key to discipline

NTA teen stands up to irresponsible relatives, returns $100

Defending uncle’s generosity, user disagrees with teen’s demand.

Encouraging destructive behavior in kids can lead to problems later

Aunt wants teen to pay for cousin’s laptop, but commenters disagree.

Standing up to entitled family members

Setting a bad precedent: NTA for correcting destructive behavior

Divorce is tough, but accountability for actions is important.

Teen earns $300, NTA for demanding payment for damages

Teen’s cousin destroys belongings, uncle pays bill. NTA.

Protect your property: NTA says don’t let kids touch valuables!