AITA for spiking my leftovers with Ghost Pepper flakes to teach my brother a lesson
In a household where food boundaries are sacred yet often blurred, the youngest sibling’s insatiable appet*te becomes a source of quiet frustration and unspoken tension.
Despite countless warnings and clear labels, the little brother’s disregard for others' meals turns a simple family dinner into a battleground of trust and respect.
One morning, the silent betrayal is revealed in a nearly empty pizza box—his sister’s carefully chosen slices devoured without remorse.
The scene is a powerful reminder of how small acts of selfishness can ripple through family dynamics, leaving hunger not just for food, but for fairness and understanding.
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The original poster (OP) experienced ongoing frustration due to their younger brother repeatedly stealing and eating their food, leading to a breach of trust and personal boundaries.
This situation culminated in the OP taking extreme, retaliatory action by intentionally contaminating the remaining food with ghost pepper flakes, resulting in the brother suffering a painful reaction.
The central question remains whether the OP was justified in using a painful, retaliatory measure to enforce a boundary that normal communication and parental intervention had failed to uphold, or if this action const*tuted disproportionate and harmful revenge against a younger sibling.
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