We’ve all had our moments of frustration with technology, but what happens when one sister’s temper tantrum leads to a broken laptop? In this story, an 18-year-old is left to look after her 13-year-old sister, Holly, while their parents are away on vacation. Holly’s laptop has parental controls, which she’s not too happy about, and when she’s denied extra time on it, things take a turn for the worse. Let’s dive into this family drama and see who’s really at fault here.
The Sisterly Setup
Holly’s Temper
The Laptop in Question
Password Power Struggle
Holly’s Plea for Extra Time ⏰
The Big No
Laptop Meets Stairs
The Aftermath
Hiding the Evidence
The Cold Shoulder ❄️
Parents Return
The Blame Game
“Not Being a Responsible Adult”
Laptop Beyond Repair ️
The Demand for Money
The Great Laptop Debate
So, who’s really to blame for the broken laptop? Holly, who couldn’t control her temper and kicked it down the stairs, or her sister, who refused to give her extra time on it? The parents seem to think it’s a shared responsibility, and they’re demanding the older sister contribute money towards a new laptop. Is this fair, or is the blame being misplaced? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated situation…
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Sibling laptop tantrum leads to justified NTA response
Sibling laptop drama: commenter defends NTA’s actions and criticizes parents.
Sister destroys laptop, throws tantrum, and blames OP. NTA.
Responsibility for sister’s laptop lies with parents, not OP
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Following rules shouldn’t lead to punishment. NTA
Suggests not contributing to sister’s laptop cost due to outburst.
Irony at its finest: NTA has a tantrum like a child
Parenting advice: bill parents for unpaid babysitting, don’t replace laptop.
Defending OP’s actions and questioning parents’ blame. NTA.
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Following the rules doesn’t make you TA
Following the rules but still blamed? NTA wins this one
Sibling’s responsible decision is met with unfair expectations
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Enforcing rules like a responsible adult. NTA
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User defends OP and criticizes parents for sister’s behavior.
No rational reason to be responsible for sister’s rampage. NTA
Parents put sibling in charge, blame them for laptop incident.
Don’t let Holly off the hook. NTA. Take them to court!
NTA for being responsible, parents should not blame you.
Sister’s laptop destroyed over 15 minutes of computer time. NTA.
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Enforcing rules caused challenging behavior, sister’s tantrum unacceptable. NTA.
Setting boundaries after laptop incident with sister. NTA.
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Following parental controls doesn’t make you responsible for Holly’s actions. #NTA
Setting boundaries with parents and sister’s behavior discussed
Sister’s story might have been different. NTA.
Clear boundaries are important. NTA for enforcing them.
Following the rules, NTA. Holly’s behavior is unacceptable
Setting boundaries with children is important. NTA.
Blaming the parents for sister’s behavior
Enabling unhealthy habits: NTA comment on laptop rage incident.
Sibling rivalry gone wrong. NTA for following rules.
Parents at fault for sister’s bratty behavior. NTA
Enabling bad behavior? Parents to blame for sister’s outburst.
Sibling’s laptop destroyed, but why should OP pay? NTA
Blame lies on Holly, not OP. NTA.
13-year-old sister destroys laptop, commenter not to blame.
Breaking the cycle of entitlement. NTA for not contributing.
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Parents shirking responsibility? NTA calls them out
Setting boundaries with parents. NTA wins.
NTA. Parents should not fund sister’s destructive behavior. ♂️
NTA! You were following their rules, no win situation
Curious about the parents’ side, but NTA for OP.
NTA- Stick to your guns OP, don’t give them a cent
Responsibility upheld, sister’s tantrum not your fault. NTA
Parents share the blame for giving code to OP. NTA.
Breaking your own stuff in rage is immature. NTA.
Sister’s actions have consequences. NTA for not giving password.
Sibling’s laptop destroyed due to parents’ lack of communication. NTA.
NTA. Parents offloaded responsibility onto you, but don’t respect you. Secure money.
Sister broke her own laptop, don’t give in. NTA
NTA takes responsibility, calls out parents.
Taking a stand and setting boundaries.
Sibling’s laptop destroyed, commenter defends OP against parents’ blame game.
Sister destroys laptop, commenter suggests second-hand replacement.
Enforcing curfew led to sister’s laptop being destroyed
Unfair parental punishment after sister destroys laptop – NTA comment.
Setting boundaries with parents and teaching responsibility to siblings.
Teen’s perspective: NTA, sister shouldn’t expect new laptop from family.
Sibling’s laptop destroyed in rage, commenter NTA.
Sibling destroys laptop, parents blame OP. Commenters say NTA.
NTA, commenter refuses to pay for entitled kid’s laptop
Maturity matters when it comes to expensive items. ️
Parents put on controls, sister broke laptop, NTA not responsible
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Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA for enforcing them
Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA in this case
Spoiled sister and enabling parents: NTA stands up for self.
Setting boundaries and enforcing consequences for destructive behavior. NTA.
Refusing to pay for sister’s laptop, NTA stands their ground.
Babysitting for free and blamed for laptop damage? NTA.
Defending sister’s actions is unfair. NTA for enforcing rules.
Sibling’s laptop destroyed by bratty child, NTA for refusing replacement.
NTA: Following rules but still blamed? That’s messed up
Sister’s laptop destroyed: NTA, sister needs to save up
Babysitting payment irrelevant, commenter NTA for sister’s laptop destruction.
Don’t be the scapegoat for someone else’s anger. NTA
NTA. Sis broke her own laptop in a tantrum. Parents should pay.
Don’t let them guilt-trip you. NTA.
Enabling destructive behavior is not the solution
Caring for sister, but did they compensate? NTA
Don’t take the blame for your sister’s laptop rage
Setting boundaries with parents and their spawn after justified anger
NTA stands their ground against spoiled brat’s laptop tantrum
NTA. Parenting strategy is messed up. Save money and move out.
Setting boundaries for kids’ screen time is important. NTA.
