A 30-year-old man enjoyed spending his summer vacations at his parent’s cottage up north. The area was beautifully peaceful, until one day when unexpected family tensions arose.
Aunt Carol
The man’s parents shared their property with the man’s Aunt Carol. Despite Carol helping to maintain the property’s amicable coexistence, her recent actions regarding her children and a missing boat led to a confrontation that raised questions about boundaries and responsibility.
A Friendly Agreement
When Aunt Carol had first moved in next door with her two sons, the family planned to continue a long-existing arrangement. They would share a single dock, with the man’s family using it to moor their boat and wave runner, while Aunt Carol’s family used the eastern side for fishing and swimming.
Unwanted Responsibilities
Issues began when Aunt Carol started leaving her two sons with the man’s family without consent, often to run errands or stay indoors, neglecting her kids. This forced the man and his parents to intervene to ensure the children’s safety, causing increasing discomfort.
Escalation
The situation escalated when the man was alone at the cottage for several days. Aunt Carol’s children were once again left in his care without prior notice. During his absence to get gas for their boat and wave runner, he returned to find his boat missing.
Searching for the Boat
The man explained what happened next: “I quickly ran to the edge of my dock hoping to see where it went off to. This was when I saw it a couple of hundred feet past my Aunt’s place. When I saw this I thought that I had done a poor tie-down job and that it simply floated away.”
A Shocking Discovery
However, the boat had not simply floated away. “When I got closer the reality of what had happened became apparent”, started the man. “I saw my two young cousins standing in the water on the other side of it. I was able to get them both onboard quickly and safely before setting the tow line.”
Placing Blame
When Aunt Carol arrived and questioned the situation, the man explained the incident and his concerns. She shifted the blame onto him, claiming he should have locked the boat or informed her of his departure. He firmly asserted that her children’s actions were her responsibility, not his.
Setting Boundaries
In response to the unsafe incident, the man decided to establish clear boundaries. He informed Aunt Carol that she and her children were no longer allowed to use their dock due to concerns about safety. He used his ATV and rope to block access to the dock to enforce this.
Aunt Carol’s Reaction
Aunt Carol attempted to reconcile, visiting the man the next day. However, he reiterated his decision and intentions to discuss the matter with his parents. Aunt Carol, feeling frustrated, resorted to name-calling, branding him as selfish among other insults.
Seeking Resolution
As the situation unfolded, the man recognized the importance of setting boundaries and ensuring the safety of both his family and Aunt Carol’s children. Despite Aunt Carol’s objections, he remained firm in his decision to protect his family and the children from potential harm.
Telling His Story
Adamant that he had acted responsibly, the man headed online to tell his story. Thankfully, the internet defended him: “If your Aunt is not prepared to keep an eye on her kids, it’s entirely reasonable to remove access to potentially dangerous things like powerboats!”, wrote one person.
Neglectful Parent
Everyone was shocked at the behavior of the man’s Aunt. “Her children could have been hurt or died”, one reader wrote. “She’s neglecting her parental duties and that’s all on her, not you. They aren’t your children, and using that dock was a privilege, not a right.”
Some Legal Advice
However, one person explained to the man that he should prepare for a dispute. “This was the right thing to do since it is a safety and liability issue for you”, the person started. “However, it will probably lead to a property dispute. You should get your property lines landmarked if they aren’t already. Hopefully, the “agreement” to only have one dock was not in writing in any way.”
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