Family TORN APART by Kids’ Disastrous ‘Home Alone’ Toilet Prank

Christmas is a time for family, love, and… boiling water bandits? In this wild tale of holiday hijinks gone wrong, one family’s attempt to recreate the magic of Home Alone takes a disastrous turn. Buckle up, because this story is about to get as messy as a flooded bathroom! Let’s dive into the chaos and see if our protagonist is the a-hole in this festive fiasco.

Christmas Chaos: The Boiling Water Bandits Strike!

Trying to Be Gracious Despite the Handful

Toilet Trouble: The Upstairs Disaster

Basement Blues: The Worst of the Worst

The Boiling Water Bandits: A Ridiculous Excuse

BIL’s Nap Interrupted by the Commotion

Home Alone Hijinks: Life Imitates Art

‍♀️ Movie Logic vs. Real Life: The Kids Should Know Better

Missing Mom: The Kids Break Down

Thrown Out or Thrown Out?

Hotel Hideaway: Alone and Searching for a Plumber

The Verdict: Is Our Protagonist the Holiday A-Hole?

Well, well, well… it looks like our protagonist is in quite the pickle this Christmas! Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it seems the kids were just trying to cope in their own way. But let’s be real, dumping boiling water in the toilets? That’s a Home Alone prank gone terribly wrong! Now, our poor protagonist is stuck in a hotel, alone, while trying to find a plumber to fix this mess. Talk about a Christmas catastrophe! So, what do you think? Is our protagonist the a-hole for getting upset, or are the kids and BIL the real culprits in this holiday drama? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this festive fiasco!

Informing insurance company to pursue vandals – NTA

13yo NTA, but where were the parents? ‍♂️

Father’s lack of discipline led to disastrous toilet prank. NTA

NTA stands firm in holding BIL accountable for kids’ prank

BIL’s kids pull disastrous prank, commenter thinks he should pay damages

Supervision questions raised after disastrous ‘Home Alone’ toilet prank

NTA. 13-year-old is old enough to know better

BIL should have apologized and paid for damages. Home Alone = bad idea

Children’s prank goes wrong, family dynamics and fault-finding ensue

Parent takes responsibility for kids’ actions, not arguing. NTA

NTA. Father and uncle need to take responsibility and get help

BIL’s children destroyed all toilets, OP’s plumber will be busy

ESH. Kids pull toilet prank, BIL neglectful, but commenter’s cruel words worst.

Concerned commenter questions safety of kids’ prank materials. NTA.

Defending OP’s decision but advising to not destroy family relationships.

NTA calls out inappropriate behavior and lack of foresight.

NTA for calling out insensitive comment about dead mom

Support for NTA parent dealing with disastrous prank and unsupportive husband.

Parenting gone wrong NTA for being upset

Adult’s harsh words to grieving kids about ruined Christmas

Nephews’ prank enrages aunt, but her words go too far

NTA stands up against toilet prank, demands reimbursement

NTA, damage is insane! Normal kid stuff is messy, not destructive.

Kids damage house, BIL naps, OP says hurtful things. ESH.

Agreeing that the prank was destructive and not funny

Standing up to misbehaving kids – NTA strikes again!

‘Home Alone’ prank went too far, NTA for kicking them out.

Don’t let a toilet prank tear your family apart ❤️

Confusion over ‘boiling water bandit’, but commenter is NTA.

Parental overreaction results in YTA verdict and family fallout. ‍♀️

OP went too far with a cruel comment. Kids were also wrong.

Heartwarming response from a responsible parent who raised good kids

Kids destroy toilets, husband defends them, NTA suggests reporting vandalism.

Valid anger, but retaliating with hurtful words to grieving kids? ESH

NTA. Make them watch the plumber fix the toilets

Sensible advice for OP and support for their actions. NTA

Boiling water and Dawn can clear blockage, not crack toilets

NTA and bill BIL. DH support or he stays w/ BIL

NTA. Commenter questions why BIL didn’t discipline kids for breaking things.

13-year-old’s disastrous toilet prank leads to family fallout

Kids’ disastrous toilet prank leads to justified consequences. #NTA

Let the men handle it ‍ ‍ They know how to pay up

Toilets are essential, NTA. It’s not fair to ruin them.

Kids did major damage, NTA. BIL should chip in too.

Demanding justice for a disastrous toilet prank

NTA. Truthful words that made them understand the severity of their actions. BIL is a manipulative monster who ruined his children’s joy. Locks should be changed immediately.

Grieving children need boundaries, but also love and understanding

Guests destroy toilets during Christmas visit – NTA sympathized

NTA for being angry about destroyed toilets. BIL should pay.

Letting hubby deal with brother’s toilet prank consequences ‍♀️

Take a break and let them handle the bucket situation

13-year-old’s toilet prank causes family chaos. NTA response.

NTA. Family needs therapy. BIL needs to pay for damages.

Toilet trouble! Can boiling water really break a ceramic toilet?

Kids break all the toilets, husband sides with brother.

Structure and predictability give kids mental wellness. Replace the toilets.

Compassionate suggestion for consequences and repairing damage caused by kids.

Former teacher defends boys’ behavior, blames unsupervised adults for damage.

Kids’ toilet prank leaves family with no functional toilets. NTA.

BIL should pay for damage; kids need discipline. NTA.

Balancing love with behavior management after a tragic loss is tough. NAH

Toilet prank tears family apart, everyone’s a b-hole

Nephews turning into sociopaths, urge therapy before it’s too late

Parent outraged by kids’ toilet prank, but goes too far. ESH

Plumber daughter defends OP’s anger at husband’s lack of discipline

No toilet = uninhabitable house. NTA for kicking everyone out.

DIY toilet repair tips from a helpful commenter

Kids’ prank leads to family fallout. NTA comment agrees.

NTA. In-laws break all toilets, accuse you, husband defends them. ‍♀️

Compassionate response to father’s struggle with loss and kids’ behavior.

Parenting gone wrong: Negligence or just a prank gone too far?

Kids need to be taught consequences, not branded as criminals.

BIL should have supervised. NTA needs counselling. DH relocated.

Kids should have known better. Adults should have known Home Alone.

Breaking every toilet in the house at 13? NTA, but RIP

Expensive toilet prank leads to potential felony charge. NTA.

Valid question, did the adults not notice the preparation?

Kids’ toilet prank ruins Christmas, blame falls on neglectful men

Replacing a toilet is easy, but kids need therapy.

YTA for lashing out at the kids. Rational discussion needed

Toilet prank turns expensive, commenter not the a**hole (NTA)

Kids pull ‘Home Alone’ prank, are they NTA or not?