Ever had a neighbor who just didn’t fit in? Meet our homeschooling mom, who’s dealing with more than just the usual neighborhood drama. She’s got a little monster on her hands, and it’s not her own child! With her house turned into a local funhouse, she’s trying to maintain order amidst the chaos. But there’s one 8-year-old who’s causing all sorts of trouble. Let’s dive into this suburban saga!
Meet the Homeschooling Mom

The Little Monster Emerges

The House of Fun and Rules

The House Rules

The Rules are No Joke!

The Unruly Child

The Little Monster’s Antics

Creepy Actions

The Monster’s Family

The Dilemma

The Uphill Battle ⛰️

The Perfect Child? ♀️

A Mother’s Concern

A Neighborhood Nightmare: The Little Monster Next Door
In a neighborhood filled with laughter and playdates, one mom finds herself grappling with a unique problem. An 8-year-old ‘little monster’ who refuses to abide by her house rules. From screaming to name-calling, this child’s behavior is causing a stir. And the worst part? The child’s family seems to be in denial, brushing off their kid’s antics as harmless. Our homeschooling mom is left wondering if she’s the bad guy for wanting to protect her space and her child. Is she wrong for wanting to exclude this unruly child from her home? Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this suburban saga…
NTA for setting boundaries. Parents defensive about their child’s behavior

Prioritizing a bully over your own child? Protect your daughter!

NTA. Prioritize your daughter’s safety and set clear boundaries.
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No obligation to let disruptive brat in your home.
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NTA – Friendly neighborhood babysitting causing parental drama

NTA. Set boundaries and communicate with the parents for resolution.

Concerned for the child’s well-being, but setting boundaries is important.

NTA. Setting boundaries with the little monster next door

Protect your kids from the bully next door

Creating a safe space for kids

“NTA. Actions have consequences. Locking daughter with destructive kid? “

Not your responsibility. Teach him right from wrong. NTA.

NTA. CPS needs to be called. Abusing animals and violence?

Setting boundaries with the neighbor’s little monster

Concerned neighbor suspects child abuse, urges calling CPS

NTA! Set boundaries with the little monster next door

NTA. Neighbor’s kid stole from mine, got banned. Drama ensued.

Unhealthy friendship for your daughter? Maybe it’s time to intervene.

Empathy for a troubled neighbor boy causing neighborhood tension ♂️

Protecting your daughter is the priority.

NTA: Setting boundaries with a misbehaving neighbor kid

NTA, but talk to your daughter about her feelings . Stand your ground against entitled neighbors

Concerned Redditor recognizes signs of abuse, supports excluding troubled child.

NTA: Set boundaries, enforce consequences, and ignore the neighbors’ opinions.

Setting boundaries: NTA enforces rules, child needs to comply.

Don’t exclude other kids because of one misbehaving child. #NTA

NTA, hosting kids for free to help daughter’s loneliness

Enforcing rules teaches kids discipline and supports struggling children

NTA. Protect the other kids from this bully

NTA…set the rules for your house

Stand up for your child’s safety and teach them boundaries!

Creating a safe space for neighborhood kids

NTA. Neighbor’s cruelty to animals and daughter’s safety concerns.

NTA. Setting boundaries for unruly neighbor kid, protecting your own.

NTA! Your tough love is shaping future rockstar employees!

Don’t let bad parents ruin your peace

NTA! Set boundaries and don’t let savage parents ruin it

NTA: Protect your daughter and other kids from this little monster!

Clear boundaries and rules: NTA. Your house, your rules.

A heartwarming comment about being an awesome mom
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You’re not the a-hole for not wanting to parent them

NTA: You sound like a lovely mum
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Teaching manners: NTA parents setting boundaries for unruly child

NTA, parents failing to teach boundaries, good for you!

Teaching respect: NTA homeschool mom gets support

NTA for setting boundaries with unruly neighbor’s child

A neighbor’s redemption story: from little monster to respectful adult
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NTA. Protecting your daughter from a troublesome neighbor
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Be true to yourself and explain why he’s excluded.

Supervised outdoor play vs. questionable bathroom activities? NTA!

Setting boundaries for the little monster next door

NTA. The little monsters wreaked havoc on my house!

Stand up against the little monster next door!
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Don’t let them on your property! NTA, protect your space

No a-hole here. Drama-free neighbors

You’re a patient and reasonable neighbor

Teaching manners to a little monster

Teaching manners: NTA wants inclusion with well-behaved kids

Neighbor’s kid misbehaves, CPS may be necessary

NTA. Stick to your boundaries, prioritize your daughter’s safety

Setting boundaries for a little monster next door
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Protect your personal space! You’re not the a**hole

Engaging with rules: NTA sets boundaries for neighborhood child

NTA- Dealing with bratty kids and their entitled parents

NTA: Home should be a safe space for your child

NTA: Dealing with difficult neighbors and prioritizing a nice environment

Awesome rules! Love them! You’re not the a**hole, by the way

“NTA. Stand your ground and challenge their parenting skills! “

Take control of your house and set boundaries. You’re NTA!
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Defending your home: NTA, it’s a privilege, not a right

Setting boundaries and consequences: NTA, your rules, their choice

Community unites to ban unruly child, justice served

Kids can be jerks, but a break might reset them

NTA. Troubled child causing havoc in the neighborhood. Watch out!

Set boundaries and consequences for well-behaved children

Proud parent sets rules for feral kids
