An anonymous woman dealing with postpartum depression (PPD) sought advice on the “AITAH” subreddit. Her boyfriend’s 12-year-old son, Jake, consistently terrified their three-month-old daughter deliberately. Despite warnings and pleas, the behavior persisted, pushing the mother to a breaking point.

Living together for two years, the woman confronted her boyfriend and Jake, issuing an eviction ultimatum if the scares continued. The breaking point came when, just before sharing her story, Jake scared the baby twice within an hour. Frustrated and concerned for her child’s well-being, the woman demanded they leave immediately. When the boyfriend refused, she threatened to involve authorities and filed for their eviction.

Attempts to understand Jake’s motives revealed his disturbing enjoyment in making babies cry. The woman questioned if she was wrong for evicting her boyfriend and his son. The online community overwhelmingly supported her, labeling her actions as appropriate and emphasizing Jake’s age as old enough to know better.

Commenters deemed Jake’s behavior abnormal for a 12-year-old, expressing concern about potential behavioral issues. The majority agreed that the woman took the necessary steps to protect her child and criticized the boyfriend’s dismissive attitude.