Home Decor Drama: Auntie’s Plants vs. Niece & Nephew’s Safety

Moving into a new apartment can be an exciting time, especially when it comes to decorating and furnishing it. Our protagonist had a blast buying plants and other items to make her space feel like home. After sharing pictures of her newly decorated apartment on social media, she received a surprising reaction from her brother and sister-in-law.

Apartment Makeover Time!

Showing Off the New Decor

Not Baby-Friendly? ❌

Brother’s Concerns

Elaborating on the Issue

Annoyed Auntie Claps Back

The Honest Truth ️

Sister-in-Law’s Passive-Aggressive Text

Second Thoughts

Background Info

No Babysitting Promises

Family Feud Over Apartment Decor: Who’s Right?

Our protagonist’s apartment makeover has sparked a family feud. Her brother and sister-in-law are concerned that her new decor isn’t child-friendly for their niece and nephew. However, she argues that she decorated her home with her own preferences in mind, not with the intention of babysitting. With the family divided, let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation… ️

Grandparents prioritizing their home over quality time is selfish

Sibling jealousy or genuine concern? NTA stands their ground.

NTA. Safety concerns shouldn’t dictate home decor for childless adults

NTA commenter defends auntie’s right to prioritize her plants.

Auntie’s plant safety questioned for non-existent weekend babysitting

Sassy reply to entitled brother and wife.

Childfree aunt defends her home decor choices against entitled parents.

NTA comment defends against egotistical plant owner assumptions.

No kids allowed! NTA for not making home child-friendly.

Niece and nephew’s safety concerns lead to family drama.

Respectful decor vs. safety: whose priority? NTA stands firm.

Safety vs. Style: Niece & Nephew’s Babysitting or Auntie’s Plants?

NTA stands firm on plant safety, shuts down niece and nephew.

Auntie has the right to decorate her home as she pleases

Don’t let family pressure you into baby-proofing your home

Niece and nephew too young for weekend visit, NTA.

Adults are allowed to have adult apartments without babysitting duties.

Niece and nephew’s safety or overreacting? NTA for now.

NTA shuts down entitled parents’ plans to dump their kids.

Brother’s entitlement to niece and nephew’s safety is ridiculous. NTA’s response perfect.

Auntie’s plants vs. niece and nephew’s safety – NTA wins

Savage NTA response that will end the entitlement drama

Stand your ground! Niece and nephew, auntie knows best.

NTA, your house your rules. Parents should watch their kids

Decorate for yourself, not for occasional child visitors

Auntie’s new un-kid-friendly decor surprises niece & nephew, but they’re wrong to approach it that way. #NTA

Setting boundaries with disrespectful children in your own home.

NTA shuts down entitled family’s assumption about her home daycare.

NTA comment defends auntie’s decor choices and criticizes parenting culture.

Safety vs. Decor: Niece and Nephew’s Auntie is NTA

Decorate your apartment as you please, NTA

Babysitting context clears OP of being an a**hole. NTA

Don’t sacrifice your home decor for your niece and nephew.

NTA calls out entitled siblings, no replies yet

Auntie won’t be babysitting, but commenter suggests no need for baby-proofing

Child-free commenter supports Auntie’s right to decorate her home

Clever response shuts down entitled brother’s babysitting request

Stand up to bullies! You can prioritize safety and style

Decorate your home how you want, NTA.

Child-proofing debate: Is it necessary or overprotective?

Parent defends themselves against babysitting accusations ‍♀️

Personal space vs. safety? NTA prioritizes personal space.

Parents should adjust their lives to kids, not everyone else. NTA

Safety vs. Independence: Parenting Debate Gets Heated

Nostalgic commenter shares how ‘no touch’ rule worked for generations

NTA. Child-free home not obligated to be baby-proofed.

Brother and SIL entitled and immature for expecting kid-proof apartment.

Don’t label every movement by child-free people as uncaring.

Teaching kids not to touch vs. child-proofing homes

NTA and entitled brother/SIL should not expect free babysitting.

NTA commenter questions modern parenting and consequences for misbehavior.

Home safety or home decor? NTA prioritizes personal space.

Your home, your rules! Niece and nephew owe you apology

Setting boundaries with humor and sarcasm.

Childproofing debate: NTA’s brother and SIL being entitled

Auntie’s plant drama with entitled niece and nephew. NTA wins.

NTA shuts down entitled family, no babysitting for them!

Teaching kids not to touch breakable things is key

NTA defends against brother’s presumptuous babysitting request ‍♀️

Auntie’s refusal to give plants to entitled niece and nephew.

Entitled family demands auntie change her home decor for their kids

Establish clear boundaries and emphasize on enjoying your free time

NTA, don’t change your house for entitled babysitters

Setting boundaries in a new home.

Clever solution to home decor vs. child safety dilemma!

Auntie values safety but limits time with niece and nephew

Childfree person defends aunt’s right to decorate her own home

Niece and nephew’s safety not aunt’s responsibility. NTA.

Entitled family expects host to baby-proof, commenter calls them out

NTA. Kids should be taught to be careful in others’ homes

Teaching kids safety rules: NTA and hands behind back rule!

Congrats on the new apartment! NTA for decorating as desired

Auntie stands her ground against niece and nephew’s safety concerns.

Decorate your house as you please, plan ahead for visits

Auntie’s babysitting expectations cause plant vs safety drama ‍♀️ vs

NTA stands up for herself against entitled family members

Respectful compromise suggested for home decor vs. child safety conflict

A fiery response to family guilt-tripping over home safety.

Teaching kids not to touch is important. NTA’s point stands.

NTA commenter suggests family overreacted about childproofing expectations.

NTA commenter defends auntie’s right to keep plants despite safety concerns

Parent defends Niece and Nephew’s safety, says ‘NTA’