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Getting asked to bail out someone else’s repeated bad decisions tends to reveal exactly how far family loyalty is expected to stretch.

One woman quickly learned her limits when he parents called asking her to house two adults and a child, most of whom she barely knew, in her still-financed camper following an eviction.

The catch? These people had known about for months without ever taking real steps to prevent it.

With a documented history of quitting jobs after the first paycheck, getting caught stealing, and prioritizing spending on gaming consoles and personal upkeep over essential bills, she said no, factoring in the real financial and legal risks involved.

But instead of understanding, she was met with accusations of being unkind for protecting herself.

Keep reading for the full story.

AITA for not letting people stay in my new camper?

I got a call today from my parent asking me to let three people (2 adults mid 20s and a kid), who I only know one of them, live in my camper because they are getting evicted.

But there’s one big catch to all of this.

They have known about the eviction for months, and have taken no steps to find alternate housing or to catch up their rent, and this will be more than the third place they have been evicted from for non payment.

Their work ethic leaves a lot to be desired.

They are able to work but will start a job, work just long enough to get the first paycheck and then quit because it’s “not fun enough,” or they get caught stealing.

They also spend the money they do have quite irresponsibly.

They have also been caught lying about needing money for things that were never taken care of. They claim to have no money for car insurance, tags, or gas, but conveniently have enough money to buy a brand new gaming console (it wasn’t a gift) and have hair and nails done on a regular basis.

I have had very minimal contact with the one person I know in the last 10 years, but suddenly I’m the only one that can help them (I’m pretty sure I’m just the most recent one to say no), so I said I understand this is a difficult situation, but I’m going to respectfully decline at this time.

This camper owner knows the odds are stacked against them, but still they stand their ground.

I’m still paying on that camper, and I’m well aware of my state’s squatting laws, and they do not favor me in this situation if they decide not to leave. Not to mention if they destroy/damage my camper, I will never get any money to fix it.

Let me know if I can add any information, but I was told I am being an AH for saying no.

So Reddit, AITA?

There’s a lot of moving parts here.

What did Reddit have to say?

This user gives a big NOPE.

This owner owes these people nothing.

This person really needs to hold their ground.

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The parents are really putting this person in a difficult position.

Many people would agree that refusing to house people you barely know, especially ones with a documented pattern of financial irresponsibility and repeated evictions, is basic self-preservation.

These people have shown time and time again that they prioritize the wrong things in life, and it’s probably why they’ve found themselves in such a difficult position.

But their decisions aren’t her decisions, and she shouldn’t have to absorb the consequences of their actions.

Protecting your own financial stability is anything but selfish.

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Benjamin Cottrell

Benjamin Cottrell | Assistant Editor, Internet Culture

Benjamin Cottrell is an Assistant Editor and contributing writer at TwistedSifter, specializing in internet culture, viral social dynamics, and the moral complexities of online communities. He brings a highly analytical, editorial voice to his reporting on workplace conflicts, malicious compliance, and interpersonal drama, with a specific focus on nuanced stories that lack an obvious villain.

As a published author of rhetorical criticism, Benjamin leverages his academic background in human communication to dissect and elevate viral social media threads. Instead of simply summarizing events, he provides readers with balanced, deep-dive commentary into why the internet reacts the way it does. In addition to his cultural reporting, he is an experienced fine art photography essayist and video game reviewer.

When he isn’t analyzing the latest viral debates, Benjamin is usually chipping away at his extensive video game backlog, hunting down the best new restaurants, or out exploring the city with a camera in hand.

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