Mom ‘Chalks’ A Sidewalk Letter To Her ‘Karen’ Neighbor Who Complained About Her Kid’s Drawings

Drawing colorful images on the sidewalk with chalk is a classic summer activity loved by many, especially children. Ashley Woodfolk and her toddler enjoy this activity for its temporary and vibrant nature, considering it harmless fun. They use the courtyard of their New York apartment building as their canvas, where the toddler also learns letters and numbers.

While most neighbors appreciate the chalk art, one resident took issue with it and reported it to the building’s co-op board. In response, Ashley decided to address the complaint in a unique way. She penned a thoughtful letter to the resident using chalk on the courtyard, turning her frustration into a graceful retaliation.

Ashley shared her chalk art letter on Twitter, where it garnered praise for its creativity and subtle message. This clever response to the complaint has resonated with many, showcasing the power of turning frustration into art.

Scroll down below to read how it all went down!

1. To respond to a neighbor who put in a complaint about her kids using chalk on the sidewalk as a fun way to play, OP used chalk on the same sidewalk. It was a letter to the neighbor regarding how she felt.

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2. You have got to commend OP for the way she used that chalk. Looks mesmerizing.

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3. Here’s the latter OP wrote to her neighbor.

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4. I love that every point made by OP is backed by solid reasoning.

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Twitter gave its verdict and it was clear. Here are some of the views shared on OP’s original post:

5. Sidewalk chalk washes away so easily so what is the problem with this Karen?

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6. Karen did not deserve such a thoughtful response.

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7. It is confirmed every neighborhood has such a character.

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8. It is an irresistible idea, to be honest.

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9. I feel “All my love” is more piercing.

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10. See! It surely pinched her.

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This was executed perfectly by OP. However, the Karen did not deserve this much effort from you, OP. That is for sure. She has not right telling you what to do and what not to. Using chalk on the sidewalk makes your kids happy, let them do it again. Just make sure you are cleared from the law. Societal laws can vary society to society, hopefully there isn’t one in OP’s society that bans people from using chalk on sidewalks.