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Too Hard Basket: confronting the campfire hogs

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A wide shot of people sitting around a glowing campfire at dusk
Is it fair to 'claim' a communal campfire for a whole weekend, even when you're not using it?(Getty: BFC/ Ascent Xmedia)

You recently went on a camping trip with your young children. They're most excited to do some campfire activities at the communal firepits, roasting marshmallows and telling spooky stories.

But when you arrive, you find that all the firepits have been claimed, with other campers leaving their belongings at each pit, even when they're not using them.

You don't feel as if you can move their things, and you don't want to end up in a confrontation that'll make your weekend worse, so you and your kids end up missing out on the activity.

What's the etiquette when it comes to communal holiday spots?

Guests:

Nina Oyama, comedian

Simon Kennedy-Jewell, counsellor, The Ethics Centre

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