Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride ahead! Meet our sneaky protagonist, a high school student with a knack for refereeing soccer and a taste for the forbidden fruit of underage drinking. When their parents confiscate their beloved Nintendo Switch as punishment, things take a dramatic turn. The Switch ends up in the hands of the neighbor’s kid, leaving our hero feeling wronged and determined to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs. Get ready for a tale of secret missions, close calls, and the age-old question: is it really stealing if you’re just taking back what’s yours? ️♂️
The Great Switch Heist!

Busted for Boozing!

The Switch Switcheroo!

Pleading with the Neighbor

The Fateful Coat Retrieval

The Switch Left Unattended

♂️ The Great Escape!

A Friend in Need

Overheard Gossip ️

Conflicted Feelings

The Disappointed Middle Schooler

♂️ AITA for Taking Back What’s Mine? ️

⚖️ My Property, My Rights!

The Switch Snatcher Strikes Back!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a modern-day Robin Hood! Our crafty protagonist pulled off the heist of the century, snatching back their Nintendo Switch from right under the nose of the unsuspecting neighbor kid. But wait, there’s a twist! They’re not sure if they’re the a****e for taking back what’s rightfully theirs. On one hand, the Switch was bought with their hard-earned cash from refereeing soccer games. On the other, the middle schooler is now left without their Christmas gift. Talk about a moral dilemma! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
A lawyer explains the legal system’s response to stolen property

Teen takes back Switch bought with own money, defies parents

Kid loses Switch, not the a****e for wanting it back

Parents gave away stolen property, neighbors are AH’s. NTA

Neighbor received stolen goods, can’t complain about missing property.

User defends kid for taking back stolen Switch, calls adults scumbags. NTA

Gaming feud ends with a valuable lesson.

Sneaky switch mods to outsmart parents
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Taking away someone’s belongings is not a solution
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Parents gave away his Switch, but OP is NTA

Digital games spared, commenter approves of revenge prank

Supportive comment with no replies, calling out bad parenting

From punishment to triumph! The universe has your back

Nostalgic comment about lost Nintendo and teasing mom

Reclaiming stolen property: risky business or justifiable revenge?

Kid gets last laugh after family takes his Nintendo Switch

L***O! NTA and smart move. Don’t mess with someone’s property

Kid buys expensive Switch, parents take it, but NTA wins

Kid’s switch taken, but commenters agree parents and neighbor s**k.

Kid learns hard lesson leaving Switch on bench. NTA.

Rebellion against controlling parents

Keep quiet about your plans or they’ll end up on Facebook

NTA gets away with a lesson and everyone benefits

Redditors agree: NTA for standing up for your property rights
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Mark your items and keep receipts to protect your property!

A Switcheroo of ownership – NTA, parents are AHs

Commendable support for a student’s hard-earned achievements!

What will happen if they find out?

Asserting ownership , NTA wins this round

Challenging the authenticity of the story

You paid for it, they can’t take it. NTA

Taking away his Switch was one thing, giving it away? NTA.

Did the kid deserve to have his Switch stolen?

NTA. The Switch is yours, they should have never given it away

Redditors support OP’s right to property, advise moving out.

Taking someone’s property without consent is not ok. NTA

Neighbor steals Switch, OP takes it back. NTA wins.
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Teenager stands up for himself and calls out parent’s ridiculous behavior.

Blame the parents, not the kid. Hopefully he’ll understand

Legal ownership triumphs over misguided parenting. Enjoy your game!

Stand your ground and teach parents to respect boundaries

NTA stands up to toxic parents.

Maturity and revenge are best served cold

Lesson learned: Don’t leave expensive items unattended in hallways

Gaming vs. Binge Drinking: A Better Choice?

Parent shares creative ways to teach teens to think unselfishly

NTA. Tough situation, but felony theft is a bit extreme.

NTA wins back stolen Switch, universe agrees

Kid’s Switch stolen, but commenters agree NTA and everyone else s***s

Show dominance by gaming in front of them with eye contact

Drinking led to switch confiscation, but giving it away wrong

Reclaiming stolen property = not the a**hole

The pain of losing a beloved gaming console

Teenager’s Switch taken away for drinking at party, unfair punishment.

Stand up for your ownership rights! NTA
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NTA. A Switch isn’t random and it’s your property

German commenter defends legal drinking age, condemns switch theft and giveaway.

Ethically, the Switch was yours and stolen. You did right.

Taking back control of your property

Parents took away his switch and gave it away. NTA.

Taking back what’s yours

Kid outsmarts parents who took his Switch

Redditor didn’t deserve stolen Switch. Tough decision to make

Last Updated on May 16, 2024 by Diply Social Team