Neighbor Asks Me to Leave When Their Kids Are Outside, AITA?

A man living in a rural area is facing an uncomfortable situation with his neighbors and their young children. The man has a pond on his property and frequently spends time there with his dog and work computer. The neighbors have asked him to leave or go inside when their kids are outside, claiming that he makes them uncomfortable and that their kids are scared of his dog. The man does not pay attention to the kids and always keeps his dog tied up. He also only has one drink a few times a month. Despite telling the neighbors he appreciates their concern, he continued to go to the pond and received an angry letter from them. Now, he wonders if he should just go inside when the kids are out. What do you think ? Is he the a**hole for not listening to his neighbors or would he be the a**hole if he continued to go to the pond?

Living in a rural place, AITA for being asked to leave?

Upgraded pond dock on my land, neighbor wants me gone ‍♂️

Chilling outside with my dog, work, and drinks – AITA?

Respecting neighbors’ request for privacy when kids are outside

Polite neighbor or overprotective parent?

Respectful compromise or entitled parenting?

Respecting boundaries is important, even if it sucks –

My calm dog is not a threat to kids, leave us be

Respectful drinking habits causing conflict with protective neighbor

Ignoring neighbor’s request, I received an angry letter. ‍♂️

Navigating neighborly conflicts, AITA for enjoying my backyard?

No harm, no foul. Kids safe, neighbor happy

Neighbor asks me to leave when their kids are outside ‍♂️, AITA?

Living in a rural area with a pond on his property, a man faces a dilemma when his neighbors ask him to leave whenever their kids are outside. Despite never interacting with the kids and having a well-behaved dog, the neighbors feel uncomfortable with his presence. The man is torn between his right to enjoy his property and his neighbor’s concerns for their children’s safety. Should he continue to ignore their request or comply with their wishes? Read on to find out what he decides and the reactions of the commenters.

NTA. Consider a fence to avoid further harassment on your land.

Enjoying your own backyard doesn’t make you an a**hole ‍ ‍

Protect yourself from future lawsuits by putting up no trespassing signs.

NTA stands their ground against entitled neighbors, hilarious replies ensue

Neighbor’s request to leave when their kids outside, ridiculous?

NTA. They bought a house overlooking a pond, deal with it ‍♂️

Enjoy your dock in peace , NTA.

NTA for working outside on your property. Remind them it’s your property and suggest they build a fence.

Enjoy life without interference

NTA! Engage with your neighbors, don’t make it difficult

Assertive response to entitled neighbor, NTA!

Neighbor disputes over property lines, be careful with legal actions

Single man enjoys evening air but is asked to leave, NTA

Not the a-hole for enjoying your own yard and property

Neighbor’s kids use OP’s pond, NTA for not leaving.

Neighbor accuses me of being a predator, NTA for standing ground

Enjoy your pond! They can build a fence. NTA

Suggesting solutions for neighbor dispute

Respect for personal space, NTA

Don’t let your neighbor control your life! NTA

Stand your ground! NTA, your property your rules.

Don’t let entitled neighbors ruin your outdoor time NTA

Neighbor requests privacy, but suggest nudism as a solution

Enjoy your property, NTA. Consider documenting their behavior

Mind your own business, neighbor NTA

Plant some tall bushes to block out the jerks

Respect your neighbor’s request, but a fence could help

Suggest bonding over drinks to ease neighbor’s irrational fear

Plenty of space for kids to play, neighbor’s request ridiculous

Enjoy your drink in peace , NTA!

No fence, no peace ‍♂️

Stand your ground You’re not responsible for their kids’ playtime.

Mind your own land ‍ and keep records, NTA.

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries

Neighbor’s absurd request to leave when their kids are outside, NTA.

Stand your ground, suggest a fence

Suggesting a fence to avoid neighborly conflicts

Standing up for property rights with a touch of sarcasm

Boundaries respected: NTA tells neighbor to keep kids away

Chilling on own property, tied dog, NTA.

Put up a fence , not the a**hole

Quietly sitting on own property, NTA

Enjoy your drinks in peace

Safety first! NTA for not wanting to potentially endanger kids.

Document everything, clarify your rights, and protect yourself.

Empathy for the neighbor’s situation is important, but control isn’t.

Stand your ground! ‍♂️ Your property, your rules. NTA.

Parent defends OP and calls out lazy parents,

Parenting debate: Allowing young children to play outside unsupervised

NTA for not catering to entitled parents and their children ‍♂️

Asserting boundaries on own property, NTA

Respectful response to neighbor’s request, with relatable anecdote

Neighbor wants access to pond but doesn’t trust OP. NTA ‍♂️

Stand up for yourself! NTA

Respect boundaries, NTA. ‍

Standing up to entitled neighbors, NTA

Put up a fence and never deal with them again

Neighbor accuses parents of being ‘helicopter parents’, but fails to supervise their own children

Privacy fence: solution to neighbor’s complaint?