Picture this: you’re hosting family gatherings, and your sister-in-law’s son is constantly causing chaos. He’s hyperactive, destructive, and just plain nasty. You’ve had enough, so you ban him from your house until his behavior is addressed. But now, you’re being accused of discrimination and ruining Christmas. Is this mom in the right, or is she being too harsh? Let’s dive into this family drama and find out!
Meet the Family
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Introducing George, the Problem Child
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Family Gatherings on High Alert
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Broken Plates and Tantrums Galore
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The Family’s Unspoken Concern
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Vacation Home Incident: The Final Straw
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Husband Steps In, Arguments Ensue
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The Ban: No More ‘Child of the Corn’
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Family Support… For Now
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Christmas Plans and Stacey’s Response
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Stacey Claims George’s Behavior Improved
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Accusations of Discrimination and Bad Motherhood
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Family Pressure to Relent
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Mom Stands Her Ground
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Is This Mom Being Too Harsh or Just Protecting Her Family?
This mom has had enough of her sister-in-law’s son’s destructive behavior and bans him from her home until his issues are addressed. But now, she’s being accused of discrimination and ruining Christmas. With the family pressuring her to relent, she stands her ground, not wanting a drama-filled holiday. Is she being too harsh, or is she just protecting her family? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Behavioral plan needed for destructive child, diagnosis important for treatment.

Cancel family Christmas and have a private holiday with immediate family

NTA for banning ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew from Christmas.

NTA stands their ground against family pressuring them to cave in.

Stand your ground and assert your boundaries. You’re NTA

NTA for banning dangerous nephew, getting diagnosis is important

NTA for banning nephew. SIL needs to prioritize son’s well-being.

NTA. Concerns for child safety and possible psychopathy.

Commenter suggests getting professional help for troubled nephew.

Safety first! Banning ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew justified.

“Nothing official, but his behavior had been getting better.” Yeah. Right.
NTA – You may be doing a huge favor to Stacy and George if you end up being the catalyst that leads him to actually getting some help that he needs.

Suggests options for family to include nephew without abuse.

Putting children’s safety first, NTA reminds George’s mother of responsibility

Seeking professional help to manage bad behavior, NTA.

NTA. Stand your ground and suggest solutions for nephew’s behavior.

Setting boundaries and sticking by them.

Setting boundaries is important for safety and property preservation.

Demanding medical documents may be extreme, but NTA for excluding toxic nephew.

Commenter calls out mom’s lack of action towards nephew’s behavior

NTA stands firm on not inviting destructive nephew for Christmas

Don’t let bad parenting force a badly behaved child on you
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Brother and SIL need to step up their game

Setting boundaries: NTA, your house your rules

NTA. No obligation to have random kids ruining your vacation

Commenter suggests nephew may have a personality disorder. NTA.

Setting boundaries for destructive behavior is not a-holish

Commenter expresses concern for safety of others around troubled child.

Nephew’s creepy behavior towards animals and daughter raises concerns

NTA, prioritize your daughter’s safety and have a private conversation

NTA prioritizes child’s safety, seeks brother’s help for troubled nephew

Stick to your guns and spend Christmas with your immediate family. NTA

NTA, but family communication is key

NTA commenter defends banning ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew

Clear boundaries set for entitled family member.

NTA – Nephew’s tantrums are unacceptable and damaging to property.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for banning destructive nephew.

Protecting your child and stuff from a nightmare child. NTA

NTA. User questions trend of coddling bad behavior due to mental illness.

Keeping family safe from ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew. NTA

Family divided over nephew’s behavior, brother’s involvement questioned

Commenter supports OP’s decision to not host nephew without therapy.

NTA. Banning ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew leads to better parenting.

Suggests a solution for ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew, with empathy

Protecting your child from dangerous nephew. NTA
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Avoiding family drama during holidays. NTA wins.

Set boundaries for your own holiday, suggest a hotel

NTA suggests a neighbor sitter for ‘Child of the Corn’ nephew.

Commenter supports mom’s decision to ban misbehaving nephew.

Commenter defends ‘not the a**hole’ verdict for mom’s ban.

Retired teacher defends aunt’s decision to ban destructive nephew

Red flags raised as commenter suggests calling CPS

Agreeing with OP, commenter calls Stacy’s kid a nightmare

Protecting your child is top priority. Therapy may help nephew.

Disturbing revelation: nephew enjoys causing animals pain and distress

Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by Diply Social Team