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17. Absolutely the right answer.

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:31 PM

20 hrs ago

Kindness is the most important of the virtues.

Obviously we don’t want our kids going through life as doormats, but that’s not what this is. It would be terrible to lose the $4k, but it would be so much worse not to be able to look himself in the mirror.

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My son got ripped off for $4000 and made me proud of him. [View all] NNadir Yesterday OP

You raised him well NNadir, he knows right from wrong. KS Toronado 23 hrs ago #1

You and your wife did a great job rearing him. niyad 23 hrs ago #2

I sincerely hope the person comes through and pays the rent. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #3

You should be malaise 23 hrs ago #4

Heh. Four thousand dollars. 'Petty theft'. For some, that is more than has been seen in years. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 23 hrs ago #5

It's a fair amount of money for him to be sure but he... NNadir 23 hrs ago #8

Good job, Mom Icanthinkformyself 23 hrs ago #6

His compassion for his fellow human being is top notch - love how you raised him! n/t iluvtennis 23 hrs ago #7

What a fine young man! MLAA 22 hrs ago #9

Giving to others is wonderful but so is accepting responsibility. That woman failed to accept Wonder Why 21 hrs ago #10

In case you didn't read the whole post... ShazzieB 16 hrs ago #23

Much more understanding than I am. I'd be wondering how many others she has and/or will rip off! Floyd R. Turbo 21 hrs ago #11

I understand your point but my son's actions are not meant to sustain a system of justice... NNadir 20 hrs ago #12

What hamsterjill said in post #3 -The universe... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #13

Truly! calimary 9 hrs ago #32

I hope your son tells the landlord that this is happening FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #14

You have that right. The landlord is a creep. NNadir 20 hrs ago #15

Sounds possibly unsafe... if the landlord reported it. live love laugh 20 hrs ago #16

The landlord could be a MAGAt and turn her in! Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #20

Well no, NNadir explained (post above) that the landlord is also an immigrant herself FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #22

Absolutely the right answer. Pinback 20 hrs ago #17

Well, Jesus was sold out for thirty pieces of silver Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #18

Your son is a good man... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #19

Sometimes It's Hard Coolgoober 18 hrs ago #21

speaking as a college instructor (this might not be a popular comment) cab67 16 hrs ago #24

I believe your son is a rich man. Dave in VA 14 hrs ago #25

He da man ! CincyDem 14 hrs ago #26

What a wonderful human being ! chouchou 14 hrs ago #27

Until the facts are known it might be a good idea to reach out to this person dlk 12 hrs ago #28

He's a good person. Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #29

NNadir,,,,, Upthevibe 11 hrs ago #30

On a D.U., G.F.M. for your son, I'd chip in. 3Hotdogs 9 hrs ago #31

You have so much to be proud of! people 8 hrs ago #33