Lawyer Demands Payment for Ruined Items: Fair or Foul Play?

Picture this: you agree to babysit your neighbor’s child, only to find your expensive belongings ruined by the little one. What would you do? A lawyer found herself in this predicament and demanded payment for the destroyed items. But when the child’s father accused her of leaving the child unsupervised, things took a dramatic turn. Let’s dive into this tale of babysitting gone wrong and see who’s really at fault. ‍⚖️

A Babysitting Request

Timelines and Promises

Late Neighbors and Quick Fixes

Virtual Court Hearing

The Aftermath

Damaged Goods

Keeping Calm

Confrontation

Unexpected Response

Threats and Defenses

Age and Supervision

Residents’ Association Involvement

Update: Mother’s Apology

Fear and Understanding

No More Babysitting

Babysitting Drama: Who’s in the Right?

In this tale of babysitting gone awry, a lawyer demands payment for her ruined items after watching her neighbor’s child. The child’s father accuses her of leaving the child unsupervised, and the situation escalates. The residents’ association gets involved, with opinions divided on who’s at fault. In a surprising twist, the child’s mother apologizes for her husband and daughter’s actions, admitting that her husband spoils their child and silences her concerns. The lawyer decides not to pursue the costs, but makes it clear she won’t be babysitting again. What do you think, who’s the real culprit here? Share your thoughts below!

11-year-old should know better. Parents should reimburse for ruined items. ‍♀️

Mature 11-year-old babysitter deemed NTA for leaving on time ⏰

Neighbor’s child damages property, but no payment expected

Clarification given after accusations of child neglect

An 11-year-old should know better, but should the parent pay?

Lawyer demands payment for ruined items after parents break terms.

Virtual hearing saves babysitting cost, NTA for leaving child alone

Clear boundaries set, ruined items, and no legal action taken

Working from home and leaving an 11-year-old alone: NTA

NTA commenter suggests parents should have informed about child’s needs

11-year-old ruins items, NTA demands payment. Fair or foul play?

Demanding payment for ruined items: justified or petty?

Comment section debates whether child’s special needs are relevant.

11-year-old left alone, ruins items. NTA demands payment. Fair?

Parents should pay for damage caused by their child.

Late guests with damaged items: NTA for demanding payment

NTA for demanding payment for ruined items from irresponsible parents

11-year-old not TA for ruined items, age-appropriate responsibility ‍♀️

Lawyer considers reputation before suing unreliable troublemakers for destroyed items

NTA shares childhood experience, replies reveal entitled behavior

Commenter sympathizes with OP and suggests playing the lawyer card ‍⚖️ to get entitled parents to see reason. ‍♀️

Miscommunication or malice? The truth behind leaving her at home

Spoiled child? NTA comment section weighs in

11-year-old rummages through items, NTA suggests better supervision

Lawyer forced to pay for ruined robes, NTA according to commenters.

11-year-old acting like a 4-year-old? NTA calls out bad parenting

Commenter suggests parents should pay for damages caused by child

11-year-old’s behavior raises questions about parenting skills

Commenter questions Rhea’s behavior and independence at 12

Lawyer’s child keeps quiet during virtual court hearing. NTA.

Standing up for yourself: NTA plays fair with lawyer.

Demanding payment for damages and lunch. NTA wins!

11-year-old’s actions deemed NTA, lawyer demands payment for ruined items

Child’s age and responsibility debated: NTA or YTA?

11-year-old NTA for ruined items, parents should have parented better

Parent takes responsibility for child’s mistake, offers payment

Teaching responsibility to an 11-year-old: fair or foul play?

11-year-old ruins items, parents refuse to pay. NTA.

Don’t mess with a lawyer, or you might get lawyered

Demanding payment for ruined items: fair or foul play?

Parents should pay for their child’s damage. NTA.

Parents responsible for daughter’s actions? NTA thinks so!

11-year-old babysitting and grocery shopping like a boss

11-year-old snoops, gets caught, and gets what she deserves.

NTA demands payment for damaged items, offers legal advice. ‍⚖️

Responsible 11-12 year old guest, or entitled parents?

Parent defends child’s innocence in item-ruining accusation.

Defending the use of ‘lawyer card’ in personal situations. NTA

11-year-old responsible for destroyed items, lawyer called for clarity

11-year-old ruins items, parents 2 hours late. NTA demands payment.

Virtual hearing interrupted by babysitting mishap

Standing up for yourself and your time

Even a nine-year-old can be trusted better than that!

NTA commenter calls out parents as major a**holes

12-year-old responsible for ruined items; demanding payment reasonable? NTA.

Late for vaccine appointment, now demanding payment for ruined items?

Curious about the parents’ reasoning? NTA thinks the same

Lawyer specializing in criminal law defends NTA comment with humor.

11-year-old destroys items, parents should pay for damage

Sibling babysitting at 11, entitled dad gets what’s coming