Artist’s Work Destroyed by Unruly Kids: Whose Fault Is It?

Imagine working on a commission for a demanding client, only to have your hard work destroyed in minutes by unsupervised children. That’s exactly what happened to an artist during their mother’s book club meeting. Despite making it clear they couldn’t babysit, the artist found themselves dealing with a single mother’s kids who wreaked havoc on their workspace. The situation escalated, leading to a heated confrontation in front of the book club attendees. But who’s really at fault here?

Babysitting Request Denied

Kids Brought Anyway

Drunk Mom, Unsupervised Kids

Artwork Destroyed

Confrontation Begins

Angry Artist Strikes Back

The Blame Game

Explosion of Accusations

Taking Sides

Lost Client, No Apologies ‍♂️

No Locks, No Cursing

Update: Gratitude & Moving Out

The Aftermath: Apologies, Drama, and Consequences ️

Following the disastrous book club meeting, the artist had a heart-to-heart with their mom and even apologized to the book club group for their reaction. However, the single mother continued to avoid responsibility and trash-talk the artist. The situation led to a split in the book club, with some members siding with the artist. The artist has since moved out and is considering taking the single mother to small claims court for damages. What do you think of this dramatic turn of events? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

Artist’s work ruined by unruly kids, small claims court solution suggested

Trespassing kids destroy artist’s work, commenter suggests legal action.

Parenting responsibility: Commenter blames bad parenting for artwork destruction

Defending the value of art supplies

Artist not at fault, should charge for damages caused by kids

Protect your art and your peace with a simple door stop

Empathetic reply to destroyed artwork.

Artist called YTA for screaming at kids, but justified. Small claims court recommended.

Drunk mom destroys artist’s work: NTA charges for damages

Artist advised to take legal action against negligent parent.

Commenter suggests using a water pistol to deal with unruly kids

Artist seeks justice after kids destroy their work. NTA.

Protect your artwork and time, get a lock and cash.

An artist’s ruined work and a bullet dodged with difficult clients

Commenter takes responsibility for their actions, suggests harsh punishment.

Standing up for your art and your home

Setting boundaries with family and friends is important. ‍♀️

Protecting art at all costs

Artist not at fault for destruction of work, legal action suggested.

Commenter asserts innocence and calls for accountability with NTA.

Artist’s client gives unruly kids who destroy work: NTA screams back

Artist not at fault for expressing frustration with rude woman.

Artist seeks justice and reimbursement after kids destroy her work.

Commenter suggests getting a lawyer for destroyed artwork ⚖️

Artist advises to ask for deserved payment after work destruction.

Charge her for ruined supplies and time. Send itemized bill

Take legal action for lost income? NTA stands firm.

Artist’s property destroyed by trespassing kids, NTA seeks compensation

Commenter sympathizes with artist’s frustration and anger

Artist seeks justice after work destroyed by unruly kids.

Comment removed due to rule violation. Be civil, folks!

Reader agrees with commenter’s shock at kids’ behavior.

Commenter advises against lawsuit in NTA situation with unruly kids.

Single mother’s negligence destroys artist’s work, NTA receives backlash.

Demand payment for ruined artwork or install a lock

Artist not at fault for destruction, but concerns over drinking.

Artist not at fault for confronting inconsiderate and negligent parent

Assertive solution to disrespectful behavior by kids

Protect your space with a simple rubber door stopper

Empathetic commenter supports legal action against destructive children and their mother.

Stand up to your mother and own your decision.

Calling out bad parenting: NTA stands up for artist’s work

Artist’s work destroyed by kids despite clear warning. NTA.

Artist suggests extreme measures to avoid unruly kids.

Artist takes revenge on unruly kids, but is it justified?

Fiery comment condemns in-person book club during pandemic

Demand payment for destroyed items, don’t babysit again.

Commenter defends the artist and calls out the mother’s behavior.

Artists’ work often undervalued. NTA for being upset.

Commenter believes person is not at fault.

Justified NTA screams at destructive kids, but who’s to blame?

Demand your money back and take legal action if necessary.

Commenter defends artist, criticizes unruly kids and their parents

Artist loses client due to unruly kids, commenter supports artist’s compensation.

Commenter suggests calling police or suing for vandalism.

Saying ‘no’ to babysitting doesn’t make you the a**hole

OP accidentally took down post, but comment section still active ‍♂️

Demanding compensation for destroyed artwork. NTA

Fellow artist sympathizes with destroyed work, advises revenge plan.

Parenting or art? Who should foot the bill?

Artist’s work destroyed by kids, commenter sympathizes and offers support.

Sarcastic comment on unruly kids and child care struggles.

Lesson learned: Listen to the homeowner’s rules when visiting.

Commenter suggests tossing unruly kids down the stairs

Expensive paint destroyed by kids, commenter says NTA

Artist’s work destroyed by unruly kids, commenter suggests billing parent.

Single parent destroys artist’s work, commenter supports artist’s reaction.

Artist’s work destroyed by unruly kids, NTA for shouting.

Commenter receives praise for not escalating situation with unruly kids.

Demand compensation for destroyed work and share on social media.

Standing up against bad behavior, NTA

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

Artist’s work destroyed by unruly kids: NTA, she owes you

Artist’s work destroyed by kids, commenter says NTA, mom questionable

Artist’s work destroyed by unruly kids, commenter advises small claims court.

Fellow artist sympathizes and advises on legal action.

Artist not at fault for reacting to destroyed work

Artist stands up to unruly kids, earns NTA judgement

Parent’s lack of responsibility ruins artist’s work. NTA wins.

Artist’s client leaves after unruly kids destroy artwork. NTA.

Commenter thinks artist deserved worse punishment for destroyed work.