Imagine having your family over for a visit, only to discover that $300 has mysteriously disappeared from your home. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who found themselves in the middle of a family feud when they decided to take matters into their own hands. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and see if our protagonist was in the right or if they took things too far.
The Mysterious Disappearance ️♂️

Reward Gone Wrong

Brother’s Reaction

The Culprit Revealed ️♀️

Nephew’s Defiance

Brother’s Refusal ♂️

Taking Matters to the Police

Family’s Fury

Principle vs. Money

To Drop Charges or Not?

Family Torn Apart Over $300: Who’s Right? ♀️
When our protagonist discovered that their 14-year-old nephew had stolen $300 from their home, they decided to take matters into their own hands by filing a police report. This decision has left their family furious, with many believing that they’re potentially ruining the nephew’s life over a small amount of money. However, our protagonist believes it’s the principle that matters, especially since everyone in the family is better off than them. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation.
Nephew stole and showed no remorse, brother refused to make restitution. NTA.

Brother laughed off $300 debt, teaching kid stealing is okay. NTA.

Nephew’s dad stole $300, nephew not learning good values.

Encouraging bad behavior? NTA stands up to parents’ values.

Father defends thief son, commenter calls him out.

Parent shames thief child, but claims innocence of own kids.

Reporting $300 theft: Affording repercussions, hoping for serious change. NTA

NTA. $300 is a lot of money for some. Cut them off.

Brother’s lack of discipline shocks commenter, family supports thief

Demanding justice with a bonus, NTA takes a stand
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Nephew needs a reality check. Parents should take responsibility.

Teaching accountability: NTA involves police after kid’s theft ♂️

Taking a stand against theft: NTA, don’t let him off.

Money talks: Should charges be dropped after getting it back?

Parenting debate sparks after kid’s wrongdoing. NTA keeps charges.

Nephew steals $300 from relative, commenter advises pressing charges.

Standing up for yourself and doing the right thing

Standing up against theft and enabling behavior.

Reporting a crime doesn’t make you the bad guy

Standing up to family theft. NTA, catch him early

Report the little thug and get your money back!

Keep the charges and teach him a lesson

Don’t mess with this NTA, family or not!

Tough love or drop the charges? Commenters weigh in.
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Teaching a lesson: NTA calls for police intervention

NTA. Family plays favorites and enables brother’s theft. Consequences deserved.

Reporting the theft was the right thing to do

Son stands up to entitled dad in money feud

Sibling rivalry over $300 leads to family feud

Growing up with a cheapskate father, a lesson learned

Don’t drop the case! He needs to learn his lesson

Father refuses to pay back $300, commenter says NTA

NTA. It’s not a small thing. $300 worth of disrespect.

You’re not the a**hole! Family feud over $300.

Family member steals $300, commenter says NTA for calling police.

Possible theft by brother, don’t forgive until debt paid

Speculation on missing money possibly spent on drugs. Tough lesson.

Teaching personal responsibility: NTA, don’t drop charges

Standing up against theft, but family disagrees.

Compassionate NTA comment advocates for kid’s forgiveness and growth.

Nephew steals $300, gets called out. Brother defends him. ♀️

Teaching consequences: Don’t let money buy your way out. NTA

Nephew steals $300 from family member, brother defends him. NTA.

Giving ultimatums can be illegal. NTA for pressing charges.

Nephew owes money, but who’s responsible?

Money matters: $300 is a lot to some, NTA wins.

Brother accused of stealing $300, commenter advises dropping charges.

Taking someone’s money is theft. NTA for pressing charges.

Teaching consequences early on is crucial. NTA

Nephew’s honesty should be appreciated but trust has been broken.
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Nephew accused of stealing, commenter advises accountability and consequences.

NTA. Letting him get away with it will only encourage him.

To drop or not to drop charges? Family relationships at stake

Teaching nephew stealing is wrong vs. dropping charges dilemma. NTA

Stealing $300 may ruin his future, not just his record.

Taking responsibility for one’s actions is crucial. NTA

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is NTA

14-year-old’s theft: Don’t drop charges, teach him a lesson.

NTA calls out family for not paying back stolen $300

Pressing charges against family for $300, NTA wins.

Demanding cash back, disrespectful behavior, NTA wins feud

Teens, entitlement, and family drama. Navigating consequences and priorities.

Standing firm against theft. NTA won’t drop charges
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Step-grandson caught stealing, commenter takes precautions. NTA

Don’t take their items, go no contact, press charges. NTA

Stealing is stealing, even if it’s just a few bucks. NTA.
