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AITA for threatening to sue my sister because her kids broke my iPad?

Sarah Mitchell 5867 comments

Just days before Christmas, a cherished dream was shattered—literally—when a young artist’s carefully saved investment, a prized iPad Pro, was left broken by her sister’s children.

What should have been a season of joy turned into a moment of heartache, as the trust and respect for hard work crumbled alongside the cracked screen.

In the quiet house meant for celebration, frustration and disappointment erupted, revealing the fragile boundaries between family love and responsibility.

The careless act was more than just a broken device; it was a painful reminder of respect lost and the cost of neglecting what others hold dear.

AITA for threatening to sue my sister because her kids broke my iPad?
‘AITA for threatening to sue my sister because her kids broke my iPad?’

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Users Wasted No Time Telling It Like It Is:

The thread exploded with reactions. Whether agreeing or disagreeing, everyone had something to say — and they said it loud.

NTA.

The original poster (OP) is facing significant financial loss and frustration due to their sister's negligence in supervising her children, who broke an expensive, work-essential iPad.

The central conflict lies between the OP's justified demand for full financial restitution, including lost wages, and the sister's perception that the OP is being unforgiving and heartless by refusing payment plans and escalating the issue to legal action.

Is the OP justified in pursuing legal action for the full replacement cost and lost income when the damage was caused by the sister's direct negligence, or is the expectation of immediate, full repayment unreasonable given the sister's current financial constraints?

SM

Sarah Mitchell

Family Therapist & Relationship Writer

Sarah Mitchell is a licensed family therapist with over 12 years of experience helping families navigate complex relationships and conflicts. She specializes in communication strategies and emotional intelligence, bringing her clinical expertise to her writing. Sarah holds a Master's in Family Therapy and has been featured in various psychology publications.

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