Buckle up, folks! 🚗💨 We've got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. Meet our protagonist, a 22-year-old big bro who's been playing the role of third parent to his surprise baby brother since he was 13! 🍼😱 But wait, there's more! Our hero and his girlfriend are expecting their own little bundle of joy. 👶🎉 As they gear up for this exciting new chapter, the parents drop a bombshell: "Hey, you'll still help with your brother, right?" 🤯 Cue the guilt trips, emotional blackmail, and a whole lot of family tension. 😬 Let's dive in and see how this rollercoaster of a story unfolds! 🎢
Parents EXPECT Son to Raise His Brother... While He's Expecting His OWN Baby! 😱👶
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🍼 Surprise Baby Brother at 13! 😱
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🏃♂️ Hyper Little Bro, Tired Parents 😴
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🚗 Chauffeur, Babysitter & Third Parent 🙋♂️
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❤️ Brotherly Love vs. Guilt Trips 😔
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👶 Exciting News: We're Expecting! 🎉
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🤔 Parents' Puzzling Expectations 🧩
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😲 Obvious Overload: Work, Baby & Bro 👶💼
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🤨 Parents Play the Guilt Card 🃏
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😞 Struggling to Stand My Ground 🚷
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🤬 Parents Lose Their Sh*t! 💩
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😢 Emotional Blackmail: "Tyler Will Think You Don't Care!" 💔
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👨👩👧 Our Own Family, Our Own Lives 🏡
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😕 Weird Guilt for Setting Boundaries 🚧
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🚚 Moving Far Away, Can't Be There Physically 🌎
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💸 Can't Afford to Adopt Tyler at 22 🏦
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😱 Bro vs. Baby: Family Drama Explodes! 💥
Well, well, well... looks like our protagonist is caught between a rock and a hard place! 😬 On one hand, he's got a baby on the way and a big move coming up. 👶🚚 On the other, his parents are guilt-tripping him hard for wanting to focus on his own growing family. 😢 They're accusing him of "turning his back" on his little bro and them, even though he's been playing the role of third parent for years! 🙋♂️ Talk about a no-win situation. 😫 But wait, there's a plot twist! 🤯 Our hero and his girlfriend are moving far, far away before their baby is born. 🌎 So even if he wanted to, being physically present for his brother just isn't gonna happen. 🤷♂️ Plus, at 22 with a kid on the way, adopting his little bro isn't exactly financially feasible. 💸 Looks like it's time for the parents to step up and be... well, parents! 👨👩👦 Let's see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama! 🍿👀
Responsibility of younger sibling while expecting own child. NTA.
Crazy_Comment_Lady | Crazy_Comment_Lady
Parents neglecting son's activities? Seeking more context on situation.
jlorde9 | jlorde9
Sibling expected to raise brother while expecting own baby? NTA.
Invisibleamber | Invisibleamber
Don't let your parents ruin your own family plans. #NTA 👏
Swegh_ | Swegh_
Don't let them parentify you! NTA. 🙅♂️
bisexual_fool | bisexual_fool
NTA op should seek guidance to ease out of parenting role.
CanDanMaam | CanDanMaam
Curious commenter asks about parent's age gap in family dynamics 🤔
Incompetentpharma | Incompetentpharma
User calls out bad parenting, NTA in a tough situation 👏
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Don't burden your child with your own parenting responsibility. NTA 👍
Sheikah77 | Sheikah77
User defends OP against parents, hopes for brother's well-being. 👍
trin2trin | trin2trin
NTA. Having an open and honest conversation with Tyler is important to avoid control by parents. 🤝
angelmr2 | angelmr2
Finally free from being a parent to your own brother! 🙌
Dracon_Pyrothayan | Dracon_Pyrothayan
NTA. You've gone above and beyond being a 3rd parent to your much younger brother, but it's long past time for your parents to do their job and take care of Tyler without relying on you. 👏
Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71
Former caregiver recommends setting boundaries with firmness and professionalism 👍
WalktoTowerGreen | WalktoTowerGreen
Parents expect son to raise brother, guilt trip needs to stop. NTA
Infamous-Wasabi-9007 | Infamous-Wasabi-9007
Investing in brother's care will pay off in childcare later 🙌
dusklight | dusklight
User shares personal story and advises OP to prioritize own family. NTA 👏
halebear | halebear
Parents expect brother to parent while having own baby. NTA 👍
gwynhiblaidd | gwynhiblaidd
Don't let your parents guilt you into parentifying your brother! 🙅♀️
FoxMonkaayy | FoxMonkaayy
NTA: Parents must take care of their own child, focus on yours 👍
sangfoudre | sangfoudre
Standing up to sucky parents and setting boundaries. NTA 👏
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
Advice for OP to maintain relationship with brother despite situation.
DuranDuran | DuranDuran
Good advice to prepare brother for baby and deal with neglectful parents. 👍
heretomeetthedog | heretomeetthedog
User calls out lazy parents for abandoning child. NTA
Deerpacolyps | Deerpacolyps
Being forced to raise your sibling is not babysitting 😑
CatOutrageous9135 | CatOutrageous9135
Age shouldn't prevent someone from being a good parent 👶💙
zeebobo1 | zeebobo1
NTA suggests adoption to avoid toxic parenting. 🙏
Hyche862 | Hyche862
Standing up against parentification and advocating for therapy. 💪
stonedmedusa | stonedmedusa
Sibling as parent while expecting, NTA, but talk to brother ❤️
EndedUpFine | EndedUpFine
Prioritizing family and not obliged to raise younger brother. NTA 👏
that-bro-joshy | that-bro-joshy
NTA, not your job to parent, they put too much responsibility on you 👍
GlumPie8709 | GlumPie8709
NTA! Commenter calls out irresponsible parents pushing their duties. 👏
introverted_smallfry | introverted_smallfry
Support for OP's difficult situation with terrible parents. 👏
Gokaiju | Gokaiju
Single dad's son not obligated to raise brother. NTA 👍
othersatan | othersatan
NTA. Parentifying older children is abusive. Prioritize your new family.
Relative_Dimensions | Relative_Dimensions
Don't let them emotionally manipulate you into raising their child. 👍
Questions_It_All | Questions_It_All
NTA. Putting your foot down is hard, but necessary. 👏
Eimzie | Eimzie
Sibling responsibilities causing tension, NTA suggests communication.
Mountaingoat101 | Mountaingoat101
Brother expected to raise sibling while expecting own baby. NTA.
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NTA but don't cut Tyler off completely. He deserves love too 💖
Environmental_East65 | Environmental_East65
Stand up to your parents, NTA. Draw the line 💪
Fine_Prune_743 | Fine_Prune_743
Parentification trauma causes PTSD and codependency issues. 😓
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NTA: Expecting parents shouldn't have to raise younger siblings. 👍
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Encouraging sibling independence while showing love and support. NTA 👍
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Supportive reply to OP's struggle with entitled parents. 👏
Twin1TwinA | Twin1TwinA
Grandparents should step up, not burden their expecting son. NTA 👍
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Sibling love triumphs. A heartwarming NTA comment 💜
Mangosaregreat101 | Mangosaregreat101
NTA. Your parents robbed you of your childhood. Call CPS 📱 anonymously.
ShadowKitty2002 | ShadowKitty2002
Taking the brother away from the parents and raising him yourself. 👨👦👦👦 Demand child support and treat him like your son. 👨👦👦👦
mysticalmac99 | mysticalmac99
Brother's well-being is important, but not your responsibility. NTA 👍
Silent_Shadow123 | Silent_Shadow123
Concerned commenter suggests checking on neglected younger sibling. 😔
Qjfomentl | Qjfomentl
Brother not your responsibility. Your parents' actions are awful. NTA.
Dskyme21 | Dskyme21
Congrats on the baby! NTA for setting priorities straight 😊
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Prioritize your family first, not your brother. NTA 👍
vrcraftauthor | vrcraftauthor
Age isn't an excuse to not parent, NTA. Congrats! 👏🏻
TaLlAnDsAsSy | TaLlAnDsAsSy
Parenting responsibilities: NTA says son shouldn't raise his brother 👍
daughterofnarcs | daughterofnarcs
You're NTA for prioritizing your future over your brother's care. 👏
Responsible_Finding8 | Responsible_Finding8
Stand up for yourself and your own family. 💪🙌
RollingThunder1999 | RollingThunder1999
Set boundaries and be clear about your expectations. 👍
CompetitiveLecture5 | CompetitiveLecture5
Taking care of your brother while expecting your own baby? NTA
RawbeardX | RawbeardX
Parentification is abuse. NTA for wanting your own life. 👏
hopelesscaribou | hopelesscaribou
Defend your boundaries! NTA. 👊
ImHungryFeedMe | ImHungryFeedMe
Compassionate advice for new parent dealing with unfair expectations. 👏
Keethkot | Keethkot
Advice on how to talk to younger brother about parentification 👍
Draigdwi | Draigdwi
NTA, but communicate with brother about no longer being caregiver. 👍
eribear2121 | eribear2121
NTA. Encouraging the OP to talk to Tyler one on one ❤️
FieldofCrows | FieldofCrows
User calls out parents for neglecting their responsibilities. NTA 👏
Rai_339 | Rai_339
NTA. Parentalization is a form of child abuse. You're not wrong.
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NTA. Pot meet kettle? Time for the parents to parent. 👏
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Parents expected son to raise brother, NTA. It's called parentification. 😱
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Independence at 20, why can't parents let go? 🙏
Fracture1 | Fracture1
9-year-old realizes parents don't care, expects sibling to raise them. NTA 👏
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Parental expectations put on son expecting his own baby. NTA.
ethicalconunsrumz | ethicalconunsrumz
Beware of parentification, a form of abuse by parents. 🤯
AKA_June_Monroe | AKA_June_Monroe
Parents need to parent their child, not burden their son. 👶
coatrack68 | coatrack68
Sibling caretaking creates family drama, but bond prevails 👶
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Elderly parents should've been responsible for their child, NTA.
sreno77 | sreno77
Prioritizing your child is the right thing to do 👍
Ikmia | Ikmia
Confused why parents can't care for child and skip games. NTA.
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Supportive commenter advises talking to brother before baby arrives ❤️
suzris | suzris
Breaking free from a forced parent role. NTA 👍
WellSuckMe | WellSuckMe
Parents expect too much and won't step up themselves 😒
SleuthingSloth009 | SleuthingSloth009
Don't let parentification be normalized. It's abuse. 👏
IndividualIce3613 | IndividualIce3613
