A family inherits their grandparents’ old playground, but their decision to put up a fence to prevent accidents leads to a confrontation with a neighbor and feelings of guilt.
A Magical Place
The woman’s grandparents owned a big lot next to their house. The grandfather decided to build a playground for the kids, and it subsequently gave them so many wonderful childhood memories together. They always loved going to their own very special playground, and the woman really wanted her kids to grow up with the same magical memories.
She Inherited It
The playground was built by their grandpa with his own two hands, and it was a magical place where they spent countless hours playing and having fun. When their grandparents passed away, the house and the playground went to their mother. This was perfect as it meant it stayed in the family and didn’t get auctioned off to some real estate developer who would tear down their magical kingdom.
A Family Affair
Years later, the family found out that they were expecting a child, and they decided to start looking for a new home. Their mother suggested that they buy their grandparents’ old house, which was still in good shape and close to a good school. They bought the house and moved in as soon as possible. The woman was so excited for her child to grow up and play in the same magical playground that she did as a child.
A Changing Neighborhood
The family soon realized that the neighborhood had changed since they were last there. A lot of young couples with kids had moved in, and they were all using the old playground. The family didn’t mind at first, and they even used the opportunity to get to know their new neighbors. It felt like a really special community of a new generation using this family heirloom.
A Witch of a Neighbor
However, things took a turn for the worse when Neighbor Witch (NW) showed up with her son. The family saw the boy climbing on the roof of one of the playhouses, and they rushed outside to tell him to get down. NW appeared out of nowhere and started yelling at them to leave her kid alone. This shocked the woman, and she tried not to get too upset due to her impending birth.
She Threatened Them
The family tried to reason with NW and asked her to make her son get down, but she refused. The boy eventually fell off the roof, but thankfully he wasn’t hurt. NW threatened to sue the family, but they stood their ground and threatened to call the cops if she didn’t leave. The threat really unnerved the family, and they were completely torn with what to do to resolve the situation.
Fenced Off
In response to the incident, the family decided to put up a fence to prevent any future accidents. They told the other parents in the neighborhood about what had happened, and they all understood and supported the family’s decision. This really saddened the woman as it was no longer a community playground being enjoyed by all, and she didn’t want it to just rot until her child was old enough to use it.
They Felt Guilty
However, the family felt guilty about the way they had handled the situation with the bad neighbor. They wondered if they should have been kinder and not told the other parents about her. They also felt bad for her son, who was being punished for his mother’s actions. The son had no idea why he was no longer allowed to the fun playground, and they couldn’t explain it to him due to his difficult mother.
They Weren’t Jerks
In the end, the family realized that they were not jerks for putting up a fence to protect their property and the children who played on it. They did feel bad about the dispute with their neighbor, as it had caused other parents to shun her, but they felt they had to protect their own family first.
Safe and Welcoming
They also realized that they couldn’t control how others reacted to the situation, but they could control their own actions and decisions. They decided to focus on creating a safe and welcoming environment for their own family and for the other children in the neighborhood. At the end of the day, they needed to put the safety of their own family first and decided they could have families over to play by invitation only.
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “It’s your right to protect yourself from harm. If ANY child gets hurt on your property, the parents can sue the pants off of you.”
More Internet Opinions
Another person posted, “Get the parents to sign a waiver; blame NW for getting you guys’ insurance agency concerned or something.”
A Final Comment
Lastly, this person commented, “What your grandfather did was a beautiful gesture, but legally it’s called an attractive nuisance. Putting up the fence was the only thing you could do. You’re not a jerk, though.”
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