Woman Wonders If She's Wrong For Banning Children From Playing In The Yard That Recently Became Her Property
It all started because of an argument with an entitled parent. Go figure, right?
Property owners have every right to decide how they'll use their land. No one can tell them what to do with it or force them to sell or lease it.
They also have the right to access and use all of their property, including any resources that may be on it. No one can deny them this benefit, even if it's inconvenient for others.
However, one woman was doubtful about her decision regarding the use of her newly purchased property. This was because it involved kids in the neighborhood accessing the yard where they used to play all the time.
Reddit user HotRope101 shared her experience on the AITA (Am I the a**hole?) subreddit. According to the original poster, the yard was converted into a playground for her and her sister to enjoy.
Her grandparents passed away, so the property went to her mom. Since the original poster is starting a family, they decided to purchase the land, which included the yard with the playground.
Initially, they didn't mind the children hanging around their property. But that changed when one entitled neighbor brought her kid to play.
The boy was standing on the rooftop of the yard's two-story playhouse. The original poster ran out of the house, thinking he needed to get down from there.
Instead, she was yelled at by the kid's mom. Eventually, the two got into a fight.
To make matters worse, the kid fell from the roof. Fortunately, he wasn't seriously hurt.
Seeing the risks involved, the woman and her husband ultimately decided that the neighborhood children could no longer play in their yard. Now, she's wondering if her decision was wrong.
The yard was a dream come true for any child.
HotRope101Eventually, the original poster purchased a property, and the yard was part of it.
HotRope101The original poster was completely fine with letting children play in their yard until the "Neighbor Witch" and her kid came along.
HotRope101
Now, the entitled mom wants to sue her.
After the incident, parents are no longer allowing their children to play with the Neighbor Witch's child. That's why the original poster started feeling guilty.
HotRope101
How property ownership works
mizfit0416
They don't know what NW is capable of doing.
Music_withRocks_In
The mom doesn't know how to be a proper parent.
retired-penguin
The faulty system of insurance companies
dontgetcutewithme
There is actually a legal term for what the grandfather built.
ivylass
The decision of the woman and her husband makes a lot of sense because they have to answer to the law in case an accident occurs on their property.
If they decided to let children play in their yard and an accident occurs, they'll face legal repercussions as property owners.
pittsburgpam
The woman needs to take extra precautions in protecting her property from trespassing children.
inquisitorrevelyan
It's not the boy's fault that he's being shunned; it's his mom's fault.
rangerman2002
People will try to siphon money off property owners if they're not careful enough in protecting their properties.
singing_stream
The sad reality of insurance policies
JTBoom1
Maybe the incident had to happen. At least the original poster now knows that she's liable in case someone gets hurt on her property.
PrincessBuzzkill
The woman is right for setting her priorities straight. The parents just need to look for another place where their children can play.
happysaham
Removing her liabilities is the best solution.
HiyaCrabby
Maybe this will teach NW a lesson on respect too.
MrPierced
Her grandparents were lucky. She might not be if she keeps letting the children play, especially with a sue-happy parent around.
ObviousArt7432
She did her part; the NW abused her kindness.
fingapoppin752
The parents in the neighborhood need to know that dealing with NW is a headache.
grey-skies
Apparently, what NW said was a very horrible racial slur. Better stay away from her!
Regular_Sample_5197, reverse_mango
We hope the NW realizes it's her fault that her child is receiving such treatment.
IAmDisciple
The bottom line is that the woman needs to protect her property from potential lawsuits.
No matter how inconvenient it is for the parents and children in the area, she has no choice but to keep them from trespassing onto her property. She needs to understand that the risks outweigh the benefits.
