In a Reddit post, a user, u/Own_Antelope3340, shared a story about a family dilemma. The man’s wife wanted to adopt her sister’s three children after her sister’s arrest for drug-related crimes. However, the man was reluctant to adopt the niece.

The wife’s sister was a drug addict and dealer, now facing a long prison sentence. The children in question were two young boys aged 4 and 5 and a troubled 14-year-old girl. No other family members were willing to take them in.

The man agreed to adopt the children under two conditions. First, they would adopt all three children to avoid interference from others. Second, he only wanted to adopt the boys, citing concerns about the niece’s behavior, stating, “The girl has gone past the point of no return.” The niece had a history of school truancy, violence, smoking, theft, and association with a gang member.

Despite a week of discussions with his wife, no solution was found. The man worried about their financial and personal security, while his wife was determined to help her niece.

Redditors criticized the man, labeling him as “AH” (an unkind acronym), urging him to reconsider and support the troubled niece in building a new life. The situation remained unresolved, leaving a difficult decision ahead.