“Am I The Jerk For Telling My SIL That I Will Call The Cops For Child Abandonment The Moment She Steps Out Of The House?”

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Calling the police.
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Life would be much easier if we didn’t have to live with other people. But since we can’t always have our own place, we have to do everything we can to minimize conflicts with our neighbors. While we can’t always get along with our family, at least we can choose who we live with. But sometimes, a person ends up in a situation where they have to live with their family members against their will and can’t do much about it.

This man on Reddit was in that situation and was starting to lose his patience with his sister-in-law. She was bossing him around and wanted him to watch her baby while she went to the pharmacy, but he refused and threatened to call the police.

Let's see how this story unfolded and how people reacted in the comments section.

A 25M is worried that his SIL will abandon her child, and he's ready to take drastic measures.

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Jack & Jill's lease is ending, so Jack's mother invited them to stay.

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Family tensions escalate when Jack and Jill demand brother's room

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My SIL had a problem with my breakfast choice - and it led to a heated family debate!

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SIL demanded special treatment during pregnancy, but was this OP wrong for setting boundaries?

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Tensions rise as Jill bosses around the OP, leading to a big fight with the family. #NotHavingIt

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My SIL is asking for too many favors - but I'll call the cops if she leaves my nephew alone!

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Tensions reach a boiling point as SIL is threatened with child abandonment charges.

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Will BIL call the cops when Jill steps out of the house? 🤔

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Should I take action if my SIL abandons her kids? 🤔

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A family conflict leads to a heated argument. 🔥

Tensions are high in this family drama. OP 25M, and his brother Jack, 27M, are at odds with Jack's wife Jill, 25F. It all started when Jack and Jill got pregnant and were invited to stay at Jack's parents' house, where OP also lives. OP quickly found himself in the middle of a series of disputes over room assignments, cooking, and eventually, babysitting because of Jill.

The argument reached its peak when OP threatened to call the police for child abandonment if Jill stepped out of the house. In this post, OP wonders if he is in the wrong for standing his ground. From boundaries to financial responsibilities, this is an intense story of family conflict.

Now let's dive into the comments and reactions from the Reddit community on this story.

🤔 Tensions arise when 🤵 Jack & Jill couldn't pay rent & 🧒 child care duties!

Andante79 | Andante79

YTA? NTA? Who's right in this situation? 😲

Unhappy-Coffee-1917 | Unhappy-Coffee-1917

Parents force ⚖️ the OP to choose 🤔 between helping 🤝 or moving out 🚪

ghostofumich2005 | ghostofumich2005

Can't pay for everything? 🤔

Cupcakefrosting2000 | Cupcakefrosting2000

25yo fights back 👊🏻

jimsmythee | jimsmythee

🤔 What should OP do?

Amazing_Cranberry344 | Amazing_Cranberry344

NTA: You don't owe them💰

Ch-Ch-Ch-CherryBomb0 | Ch-Ch-Ch-CherryBomb0

“Can I Leave My Family?” 🤔

Upset-River4741 | Upset-River4741

NTA and 👋 to the in-laws!

tosser9212 | tosser9212

NTA: 👉🏾50% of costs for someone else's child?🤨

Turbulent-Leave9596 | Turbulent-Leave9596

SIL expecting too much?

SillyStallion | SillyStallion

He's supporting the household, but is being treated like a teenager 🤔

bqzs | bqzs

👉🏼 NTA? 🤔

PossibleChemist8218 | PossibleChemist8218

NTA: Time to move out 🏡

hillendan1983 | hillendan1983

🤔 NTA: Family living off you and forcing you into discomfort.

Terenai | Terenai

Younger sib fights 🤣 for justice!

MillieSparklepants | MillieSparklepants

Good for you for standing up 👊🏼

crazy4pretzels | crazy4pretzels

NTA: Deadbeats 💩

CraigBybee | CraigBybee

NTA! 🤷‍♀️ Move out and live peacefully!

Pizazz1 | Pizazz1

NTA: Time to ❌ out of this 🔥 situation

Calpernia09 | Calpernia09

👩‍⚖️ SIL trying to leave kid behind? 🤔 NTA!

hurricanebaileyy | hurricanebaileyy

Family drama 👀

sitvisvobiscum001 | sitvisvobiscum001

Stand up for yourself! 💪

OriginalJayVee | OriginalJayVee

The issue is bigger than just childcare 😬

AlternativeAd3652 | AlternativeAd3652

NTA - Parental dilemma 🤔

nice52 | nice52

NTA👍🏻 but it's time to move out 🏡

shes_a_dev | shes_a_dev

NTA: Leave for a better future

MmeXL | MmeXL

🤔 NTA for moving out!

No_Competition7327 | No_Competition7327

Move out 🏃‍♂️

Signal_Violinist_995 | Signal_Violinist_995

🤔 NTA - but they ARE AH.

thecodedmessage | thecodedmessage

NTA: Don't be the 👼🏻sitter for child abandonment!

Alert-Potato | Alert-Potato

NTA: You deserve ✊🏼 and respect 🙌🏼

rosetremiere | rosetremiere

NTA, but it's time to 🔑 up and 🚪 out!

Aardeehar | Aardeehar

NTA: 🤔 You were entitled to more of a say 💬

mick_delaney | mick_delaney

NTA and move out!

checco314 | checco314

🤔 NTA: Get out of the house!

KingPiscesFish | KingPiscesFish

Don't be their babysitter 🚷

exotics | exotics

NTA: ✊🏻They made their choice!

Big-Imagination4377 | Big-Imagination4377

Can't take the pressure? 🤔

BigRedUno | BigRedUno

👉🏻NTA: defending your rights 💪🏻

Bonecup | Bonecup

NTA: 💸 You're not a babysitter!

mdemua | mdemua

NTA! 🤔 Time to cut off the leeches.

HashtagDerp | HashtagDerp

NTA: Move out and don't say anything!

GloomyIntroduction32 | GloomyIntroduction32

NTA: Move out if you can!

nimajneb21 | nimajneb21

Standing Up To Entitled SIL 💪

spainhour | spainhour

Are you NTA for setting boundaries?

Friendly_Shelter_625 | Friendly_Shelter_625

NTA, but 💡 a simple solution 🤔

bokatan778 | bokatan778

It's 50% your house, NTA? 🤔

maidenmothercrone333 | maidenmothercrone333

Don't be taken advantage of!

PeanutsLament | PeanutsLament

🤔 NTA: Taking action!

Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229

Legal action 🤔

Sangui | Sangui

Setting boundaries✋🏼

s0me_us3r_name | s0me_us3r_name

You're 🤷‍♂️ Not the A**hole 🙅‍♂️

Glittering-Eagle-654 | Glittering-Eagle-654

NTA! 📢 Move out! 🏃‍♂️

ContentedRecluse | ContentedRecluse

NTA: Care for baby is no one's but the parents' responsibility 🤔

crossing_star | crossing_star

NTA! 🙅‍♂️ Stand up for yourself!

TCTX73 | TCTX73

NTA 💯 Move out!

Ilsabet | Ilsabet

NTA: SIL's responsibility

No-Party-2782 | No-Party-2782

NTA, but you need 🏡

Bangbangsmashsmash | Bangbangsmashsmash

NTA: Wise words! 🤔

jvitorc46 | jvitorc46

NTA: Moving out 🏃‍♂️🛤️

svifted | svifted

🤔NTA: Don't be taken advantage of

alternativeedge7 | alternativeedge7

New parents need help, but it's not your responsibility 🤔

lazy_wonder24 | lazy_wonder24

NTA: No one should force you to do something you don't want!

Kaliniaczek | Kaliniaczek

NTA! Working from home & paying for the house? 🤷‍♀️

drsouthernerd | drsouthernerd

NTA: Time to move 🏠

Corduroycat1 | Corduroycat1

Time to move out!

mertsey627 | mertsey627

NTA: Time to move out 🔴

mskittiefawkes | mskittiefawkes

NTA for standing up for yourself!

Paevatar | Paevatar

NTA! Protecting your loved ones 💪🏼

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NTA - 🔒🚪 away 💨

Nuts_tothis | Nuts_tothis

NTA: Move out and go NC 💔

Warm-Agency4866 | Warm-Agency4866

NTA: not their 🔑 to force you 🔒

Responsible-Bowl-630 | Responsible-Bowl-630

NTA: 🔥 Regain autonomy!

Vox_Casei | Vox_Casei

SIL living in 🏠? 🤔

Severe-Squirrel8041 | Severe-Squirrel8041

NTA: Move out and take 💰

domestipithecus | domestipithecus

NTA - Respect yourself 💪

amusingzap | amusingzap

Can't support family or move out? 🤔

LunaticBZ | LunaticBZ