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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/Narc88 on 2023-09-12 19:51:22.

My children and I moved into a new school district last year. Although we live very close to a great school we were sent to attend another school in the district because the desired school was at capacity.

I was informed right before the school year that my two children were next to be enrolled. The housing issue has slowed movers down to a near halt and we aren’t really living in an area with frequent movers anyway.

I found out that a family moved out of our district to our inner city schools but was also informed the students were still attending the school in my district. I don’t know the family, but I don’t blame them. The inner city schools are terrible and problematic at best; however, our district is not open enrollment and they should no longer be attending the school.

I called the principal and board of education to make a report and I was finally informed last week that my children will be attending our local school and I breathed a sigh of relief. They will start next week and this will be a huge burden lifted for our household.

The issue comes from the family that needs to pull their children from school. They found out I made the call and informed me that while I was doing what’s best for my child I was greatly harming all four of theirs. Apparently, one of their children is autistic and thriving with their school. Turns out, three of their kids attended the school I wanted but one of them attended a special school for autistic children. They said he was non-verbal, to now telling his mom “I love you.”

I felt terrible when they said that but I also didn’t make them move. They did that on their own. They have been telling people about it and of course they think I’m heartless. Some have said I’m an asshole, but I wanted to see if I mishandled it. So AITA here??