SIL SMASHES Kids’ $400 Christmas Gift… Then Tries to Blame Her OWN Daughter!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? Every Christmas, we trust my sister-in-law to keep our kids’ gifts safe from prying eyes. ️ But this year, things took a shocking turn when we discovered our expensive Oculus Quest 2 had been smashed to bits! The blame game began, accusations flew, and now we’re left wondering… who’s the real a-hole in this holiday drama? Buckle up, because this story is about to get wild!

The Annual Christmas Gift Shipping Tradition

SIL’s Spotless Track Record… Until Now

The Usual Request: Can We Ship It to You?

️ Keeping the Gift Safe from Snooping Kids

‍ Hubby’s Secret Setup Mission

The Shocking Text Message

The Smashed Oculus Mystery ️

Confronting Heather: What Do You Have to Say? ️

Heather’s Shocking Accusation

Heather’s Dramatic Exit

The Demand for Repayment

SIL’s Refusal to Pay Up ‍♀️

The Screaming Match Begins ️

The Christmas Conundrum: Who’s the A-hole?

The Smashed Oculus Showdown: Who’s to Blame? ️

Well, well, well… it looks like this family’s Christmas just got a whole lot more interesting! From the annual gift-shipping tradition to the shocking discovery of a smashed Oculus, this story has more twists and turns than a candy cane! But the real question is, who’s telling the truth? Is it the snooping daughter with a penchant for destruction, or the sister-in-law with a secret grudge? One thing’s for sure, this family’s holiday is about to get a whole lot more dramatic! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this yuletide debacle…

Curiosity arises if the SIL intentionally smashed the gift

Supportive comment encourages checking up on victim, expresses concern

Stand up for Heather and make SIL pay

Jealous SIL breaks kids’ gift. NTA takes her to court.

Opinion divided on SIL’s Christmas gift-smashing behavior.

Teach kids not to snoop, SIL is AH for blaming daughter

Having SIL sign for and protect gifts is not the solution. ESH.

User questions parents’ reprimand of innocent child for gift incident.

Service suggestion for Christmas gift wrapping shared in empathetic comment.

SIL blames daughter for smashed gift; NTA suggests small claims.

Teach kids not to open packages, but SIL still an AH

ESH. SIL is wrong, but OP needs to set boundaries.

Fair judgement! SIL should take responsibility for her actions.

Irresponsible parents can’t keep kids from opening packages. ESH.

Engaging comment defending SIL’s liability, but lacking replies.

Redditor seeking validation in AITA gets redirected to r/relationships.

Snooping SIL blames daughter for smashed Christmas gift. NTA.

Poorly behaved kids and a blaming SIL, ESH

Protect your purchases! Tips for damaged items with CCs.

Accepting responsibility is key, NTA comment is spot on!

Broken gift blamed on child, income disparity tension, ESH.

A comment suggests a possible motive for the SIL’s actions.

Shipping to work may be a solution, NTA comment.

ESH, but gifts were not crap, and blame-shifting is wrong.

SIL accidentally breaks gift, blames daughter. ESH but SIL deserves explanation.

NTA. Parent shares strategy to prevent kids from snooping Christmas gifts

Stand your ground with consequences. NTA means business

Free storage, damaged gift, blame game, and entitlement. ESH.

Parenting fail leads to gift disaster. ESH.

SIL breaks $400 Christmas gift, lies, and tries to blame daughter NTA wants replacement or will cut her off.

Teaching kids not to open others’ gifts – good idea!

Respect boundaries: an important lesson for kids and adults alike

SIL destroys Christmas present, tries to blame daughter. Commenters agree NTA.

Teach kids not to open packages, SIL should take responsibility. ‍♀️

Safe delivery tip for gifts to avoid potential drama. NTA.

SIL accused of breaking kids’ Christmas gift on purpose. NTA!

NTA – Take sister to court for property damage
Screenshot proof of payment and conversation

Sister learns not to snoop after mom returns gift

Questioning the SIL’s sudden change in behavior

SIL blamed for breaking Christmas gift due to snooping kids

Friendly reminder to consider age restrictions and safety concerns

ESH. SIL breaks $400 gift; OP should find better delivery system.

All involved share responsibility for gift destruction and SIL’s help.

NTA, obvious moral dilemma, SIL is clearly in the wrong

User calls out original poster for lacking self control and manners.

Taking responsibility for accidents and holding people accountable.

Creative revenge idea for broken gift. NTA.

Taking responsibility for expensive items stored at your house. NTA.

Accusations of pettiness and jealousy, but OP is NTA.

Protecting children’s eyesight while using VR, NTA.

Grown woman blames daughter for her own actions

Avoid SIL’s wrath, use Amazon lockers . PS: SIL’s a douche.

Curious commenter seeks more information on SIL’s culpability.

When family favors go wrong: broken gift, broken relationships. ESH

Daughter stands up to SIL for breaking kids’ Christmas gift

Sassy comment suggests cutting off SIL for breaking gift

Demanding payment for broken gift leads to court threat. ⚖️

Teach kids to not open others’ parcels. SIL owes money. NTA.

Don’t mess with Christmas gifts NTA wins this one

Demanding justice with a dash of legal threat

Protect your gifts. Take sister to court for damages.

SIL’s jealousy and blame-shifting backfires. NTA stands up!

NTA comment suggests payment or replacement for broken gift

Jealous SIL breaks kids’ gift? Entitled behavior suspected

No sympathy for the SIL’s broken gift, pay up!