The author shared a frustrating experience where their sister, a child welfare worker, threatened to report them for having a pole in their home, fearing it was inappropriate for the children. The author took the pole down but wants to understand the legalities.
What the replies say: Most replies strongly affirmed that owning a pole is legal and the sister’s threat was unfounded. Members encouraged the author to research state laws and stand their ground, and many expressed sympathy for the situation and the damaged relationship with the sister. The author later updated that they reinstalled the pole.
AI-generated, may be imprecise · updated 9/9/2026