Neighbor’s Teenage Son Spends Night In Jail After Breaking Into My Rooftop Garden

When a neighbor’s teenage son repeatedly trespassed on my property and destroyed my garden, I gave his mother an ultimatum: make him stop or I’ll call the police. When they continued to ignore my requests, I followed through and called the cops. One of the boys was caught and spent the night in jail. Now I’m questioning whether I was too harsh. Was I teaching him a lesson or punishing the parents? AITA ? Share your thoughts.

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A rooftop garden owner faces a dilemma when her neighbor’s teenage son repeatedly breaks into her garden despite being told to stop. After an ultimatum and several warnings, the owner calls the police and the son spends a night in jail. Some people are calling the owner harsh, while others believe she was teaching the teenager the consequences of his actions. What do you think? Was the owner justified in her actions or did she take it too far?

Neighbor’s entitled family crosses the line – NTA for pressing charges

NTA. Charges were necessary for the parents’ poor parenting skills.

Protecting my property and holding them accountable, NTA ‍

Teaching a lesson ‍ NTA drops charges on teenage garden thief.

NTA. File a civil suit for damages Their behavior is unacceptable.

Video evidence doesn’t lie Stand your ground, NTA.

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NTA receives support for holding neighbor’s son accountable.

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NTA, commenter suggests taking legal action for compensation. Reply explains why they didn’t and wanted to scare the kid instead. ‍⚖️

Defend your property and your rights. NTA

Commenter suggests OP may not be telling the whole story

You warned them, NTA. Parents should have taken responsibility

Homeowner is NTA for dropping charges and getting a restraining order

Protect your property! NTA did the right thing.

Protect your property, keep the camera on and running

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Breaking into rooftop garden leads to teen’s arrest. NTA wins.

Charges dropped, but consequences still served.

Respect your neighbor’s property or face the consequences

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Neighbor’s son arrested, commenter suggests getting father arrested too.

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Protecting your property: NTA for standing up to trespassers

Taking matters into your own hands

Should OP have taken legal action for damages?

Former inmate defends jail as a learning experience for entitled teens.

Teens destroy garden, face consequences. Justice served ⚖️

Stand your ground! Don’t let them vandalize your property.

Calling the police may have consequences but NTA in this situation

Handled rooftop garden break-in like a boss #NTA

Protecting your property and safety is not a**hole-ish

Teaching consequences to neighbor’s son, but risking relationship with neighbors

Teen learns valuable lesson after trespassing in rooftop garden

Winning prizes for playing stupid games. #NTA

You gave fair warning, NTA for pressing charges

NTA. Parents should have controlled their kid. Garden vandalized .

Justice served! NTA stands their ground.

Not the a-hole for pressing charges, tough neighbor situation

Parent supports rooftop garden break-in punishment, hopes for son’s improvement

Hold your ground and keep your garden secure

Preventing future crime, NTA saves rooftop garden from intruders

Clear-cut case of not being the a-hole.

Taking responsibility for someone else’s child’s actions. ✔

Teaching respect for property and dropping charges for a lenient lesson.

Assertive NTA shuts down disrespectful behavior

Entitled neighbor’s son breaks into garden, NTA drops charges?

Parents should face consequences for son’s actions.

Multiple warnings given, NTA. Teen spends night in jail.

Teaching actions have consequences, NTA drops charges ⚖️

Breaking in = consequences

Good job handling the situation

Teaching a lesson without ruining a future ⚖️

You have the right to protect your property ‍

Disciplining kids is crucial. NTA for holding him accountable

Owning half of the duplex limits eviction options. NTA

Neighbor breaks into rooftop garden, NTA for being upset

Take charge of your safety. Get a camera, record interactions, sue.

Your property, your rules. NTA all the way!

Neighbor’s son breaks in, commenters agree NTA and offer support