TV SMASHED Should This Nephew Be BANNED?!

Family Drama Alert! Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Imagine having a pristine palace of a home, only to have it repeatedly ravaged by a pint-sized terror disguised as a nephew! Our poor protagonist is at his wit’s end, dealing with a sister-in-law who seems to have a “see no evil, hear no evil” approach to parenting. Will banning the little hellspawn from the house be the solution, or will it just cause more family drama? Let’s dive in and find out! ‍♂️

The Pristine Palace

Surprise! It’s a Whoops-a-Baby!

Birthday Meltdown: Icing Everywhere!

Drink Dumping Disaster

SIL’s See-No-Evil Approach

Drumstick vs. TV: Guess Who Won?

Smashing Performance: TV Edition

Seeing Red and Stepping Away ‍♂️

Securing the Fort Against Hellspawn

Putting My Foot Down… AITA?

The Diagnosis Dilemma

Malice or Misdiagnosis? ‍♂️

Family Feud: Hellspawn Nephew vs. Pristine Palace!

Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of family drama with a side of property damage! Our poor protagonist is stuck between a rock and a hard place, trying to protect his home from his nephew’s reign of terror while also keeping the peace with his wife’s family. It’s a tough situation, no doubt about it! But the real question is, what does the internet think? Should he ban the little hellspawn from his house and risk causing a rift, or continue to grin and bear it while his home gets destroyed piece by piece? Let’s see what the wise minds of the web have to say about this family feud!

Nephew’s TV smashed, aunt banned? NTA says cut ties.

NTA gets support for dealing with unruly nephew.

Reasonable solution proposed to deal with destructive nephew

Sister’s child breaks TV, but won’t pay for damage – NTA

NTA, but blame should go to the mother, have a conversation

Recommendation for a constructive family discussion and setting boundaries

Compassionate response to nephew’s behavior due to negligence of parent.

NTA comment suggests compromise with poorly raised nephew.

Demand SIL pay for TV, take high ground with wife. NTA

NTA defends host for banning destructive nephew from family events.

SIL should pay for TV, kid not at fault

Broken TV, but keep an open mind about possible disorders

Nephew smashes TV, but it’s not entirely his fault. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family

Set boundaries and protect your belongings without being TA

Setting a deposit rule for destructive visitors

One commenter is fed up with entitled family members

Family drama and bodily fluids, NTA for wanting out.

Agreeing with NTA’s stance on banning demon child

Nephew destroys TV, SIL does nothing, and commenter bans him

Concerned commenter suggests autism check and supports OP’s decision.

An unruly nephew has destroyed their TV, should they ban him?

Setting boundaries with kids is important, NTA but agree.

Parenting issues and family drama. ‍ ‍ Time for an intervention?

Support for TV-smashing nephew and criticism of SIL.

Setting boundaries is key! Nephew needs to learn respect

Setting boundaries is key to discipline, according to this commenter.

Setting boundaries without banning may be a better approach.

Nephew’s behavior is a menace , NTA for banning him

Allow SIL to post deposit, not ban nephew. NTA

NTA’s SIL needs to take responsibility for her child’s actions

Nephew with a bad attitude and destructive behavior. NTA.

Suggests holding off on ultimatums & putting a leash on kid ‍♂️

SIL’s lack of parenting could lead to bigger trouble later ⚠️

Nephew smashes TV, commenter says don’t let them back. NTA.

Confused newcomer questions parenting responsibility in TV smashing incident.

Setting boundaries is tough but necessary. Consider suggesting professional help.

Demanding a security deposit for future visits

Agree or disagree? Punish the mother too?

Ban the SIL too! Schools will teach the child manners ‍ ‍

NTA stands up for himself after TV smashed

Nephew breaks TV, commenter suggests he’s a future basement-dweller.

Nephew breaks TV, mother hides previous incidents. NTA suggests ban.

NTA commenter suggests reasonable action to avoid family feud

Mom’s behavior turned kid into a TV-smashing brat. NTA.

Nephew smashes TV and SIL hides damage. NTA to ban.

Savage revenge suggestion against TV-smashing aunt

Concerned commenter suggests seeking help for misbehaving 6-year-old.

Stand up for yourself and make her pay. #NTA

NTA calls out bad parenting leading to smashed TV.

NTA sets boundaries with disruptive guests tactfully ‍♀️

Polite email or ban? Dealing with a TV-smashing nephew

When the nephew’s visits cause destruction, it’s time to act.

Nephew smashes TV, commenter suggests sending bill to teach responsibility.

Family’s ‘village’ approach vs. TV smashing nephew.

Protect your home and keep the evidence. NTA.

Nephew making a mess, NTA for not wanting him back

Generous aunt or entitled nephew? NTA suggests new rules.

Nephew smashes TV, NTA bans him unless TV replaced

Compromise suggested for nephew’s punishment, honest talk with SIL advised

Responsibility for child’s actions lies with the parent

Demand payment for damages and deposit before allowing misbehaving child.

Concerns raised about nephew’s behavior escalating to violence

Understanding possible reasons for behavior before judgment is important

Nephew smashes TV, NTA denies access until SIL takes responsibility

Complicit SIL and NTA nephew who destroys things with no consequences.

NTA suggests making the parent pay for damages. Fair solution.

Nephew breaks TV, SIL won’t pay. NTA for banning them?

Set boundaries and make them respect it. NTA

Suggesting therapy for nephew, not the a-hole in this situation