Teenage Redditor Took Her Sister's Party Fund After She Stole Her iPad And Lost It
"If she did sell it to a friend, tell her to use that money to fund her sweet sixteen party if it means that much to her."
One stolen iPad turned a sibling feud into a full-blown family standoff. What started as a familiar pattern of borrowing and excuses quickly turned into a fight over trust, money, and who should pay for the damage.
In this Reddit story, a teenage girl says her younger sister has a habit of taking things, including items from her room and even her boyfriend’s belongings. After the sister took an iPad from a locked safe and lost it on a train, the fallout got messy fast, especially once the birthday party fund entered the picture.
Now the family is split, and the sister’s next move could make things even worse. Read on.
Here's how OP's problem developed
AdVisible887OP's sister has a lengthy track record of taking things from OP's space, even items belonging to her boyfriend. And while their dad tries to discipline her, their mom just makes excuses.
AdVisible887OP's boyfriend, Cal, gave her an iPad for her birthday, and she uses it frequently.
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The sentimental value of the iPad increased with the custom case that OP's brother made, so OP makes sure to lock it in the safe when she's out.
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When OP returned from her brother's place, the safe no longer held the iPad, only the case. Either her boyfriend or her dad must have seen it.
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That is where the trouble really started.
Nonchalantly, OP's mom disclosed that the younger sister lost it on the train and suggested that OP just let it go.
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The fight started, and their dad intervened, telling the little sister to pay OP back. When she said that she had no money, OP decided to take the money for her party as compensation.
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Although their mom disagreed, their dad wanted OP to do what she wanted with the money, which her brother transferred to her boyfriend's account.
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Then the rest of the family got pulled in too.
OP's brother and boyfriend came by to help settle the situation.
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It was discovered that the sister had been stealing not only from OP but also from their older brother.
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The sister started telling OP what she really did, but OP doesn't believe all of it anymore.
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OP's sister should stop and take accountability for her actions, or...
thr0wawayyyy12
she might face consequences beyond just a scolding.
thr0wawayyyy12
She's crying about it, which means she really does care, but she didn't think things through when she stole the iPad.
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Redditors quickly jumped in with their own take.
This is similar to the sister who accused someone of selfishness after being denied money during a family financial crisis.
A few Redditors offered suggestions on how to secure her safe better.
tj78963
She could give a copy of the key to someone trustworthy, namely her dad and her boyfriend.
Maigraith
OP should not only secure the items in the safe but also the safe itself.
MisterPX11
It's an expensive mistake to just let go.
MisterPX11
If the dad and the boyfriend need tips to better fix the locks, then they could watch this professional.
ArchyDWolf
Some suggest doing the right thing and calling the police since it is, in fact, theft.
qingskies
If OP's sister doesn't stop stealing, she might face a few court cases of her own as well.
citrushibiscus
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citrushibiscus
OP said it was the first time she snapped like that in this situation.
OP mentioned that it was her first time snapping in this situation.
ssnowangelz
They encouraged her to have done that long ago.
OutcomeOld2685
OP is wary of the suggestion since it might create more tension in the family.
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Another commenter thought OP was already dealing with enough.
This Redditor agrees with OP.
ApatheticEight
They pointed out, though, that she already lives in a toxic environment.
vyvanseandvodka
Whatever way OP chooses, it's nice that she has the support of her dad, her boyfriend, and her brother.
3nimsaj
Because it seems like her mother is a lost cause when it comes to listening to her.
SophieCdog
They did try looking for the iPad.
JoKing917
They did, but it turns out it's not worth going back for.
AdVisible887
It's always painful not to be on good terms with your siblings when you're supposed to have each other's backs. If OP's sister gets out of this situation without regret, she might always feel like she can get her way.
This will reduce the accountability she has and will further affect her adult life. Do you think OP should return the money or buy herself a new iPad?
Before you judge, read how this AITA question turned into a fight over sister repayment after a failed business.
