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17. Absolutely the right answer.

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:31 PM

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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 Tuesday OP

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

You and your wife did a great job rearing him. niyad Tuesday #2

I sincerely hope the person comes through and pays the rent. hamsterjill Tuesday #3

You should be malaise Tuesday #4

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

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

Good job, Mom Icanthinkformyself Tuesday #6

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

What a fine young man! MLAA Tuesday #9

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

In case you didn't read the whole post... ShazzieB Tuesday #23

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

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

What hamsterjill said in post #3 -The universe... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #13

Truly! calimary Tuesday #32

I hope your son tells the landlord that this is happening FakeNoose Tuesday #14

You have that right. The landlord is a creep. NNadir Tuesday #15

Sounds possibly unsafe... if the landlord reported it. live love laugh Tuesday #16

The landlord could be a MAGAt and turn her in! Wednesdays Tuesday #20

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

Absolutely the right answer. Pinback Tuesday #17

Well, Jesus was sold out for thirty pieces of silver Wednesdays Tuesday #18

Your son is a good man... LuckyCharms Tuesday #19

Sometimes It's Hard Coolgoober Tuesday #21

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

I believe your son is a rich man. Dave in VA Tuesday #25

He da man ! CincyDem Tuesday #26

What a wonderful human being ! chouchou Tuesday #27

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

He's a good person. Joinfortmill Tuesday #29

NNadir,,,,, Upthevibe Tuesday #30

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

You have so much to be proud of! people Yesterday #33

THIS is what I wish more people understood! Phentex 20 hrs ago #34