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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/WhitneySkyeVIP on 2023-09-21 07:11:43.

Hey, fellow Redditors! I’ve been facing a bit of a dilemma with my neighbors, and I need your help to determine if I’m in the wrong here.

Background: I live in a quiet suburban neighborhood, and my backyard is a peaceful oasis where my family and I love to relax and spend quality time. We have a nicely landscaped garden, a swing set for our kids, and we’ve put a lot of time and effort into maintaining it.

Now, onto the issue: My next-door neighbors have three young children who are always full of energy. Lately, they’ve been letting their kids play in our backyard without asking for our permission. They claim that it’s just harmless fun, and the kids enjoy our garden.

Here’s the thing: I don’t mind sharing our space occasionally, but they’ve been doing this without any notice or asking for our consent. It’s become a frequent occurrence, and it’s starting to disrupt our peace and damage some of our plants and decorations.

I politely asked my neighbors to check with us before letting their kids play in our yard, but they seemed offended and said I was being unreasonable. They argued that it’s a shared space since our yards are adjacent.

So, Reddit, AITA for wanting my neighbors to ask for permission before allowing their kids to play in my yard? I just want to maintain some control over my own space and ensure it’s respected. Or am I overreacting, and should I be more lenient with the neighbor kids?

I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this situation!