A single mom hired a babysitter for her two children while she worked. The babysitter, who is 17 years old, brought her laptop with her to study. When the mom came home, the babysitter showed her that the youngest child had broken her laptop. The mom refused to pay for the repair, stating that it was the babysitter’s fault for leaving it within reach of the children. The babysitter and her father are now demanding payment, causing tension between the mom and the babysitter. Read on to find out what happens next.
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Single mom refuses to pay babysitter for broken laptop
A single mom hired a 17-year-old babysitter to watch her two kids while she started a new job. The babysitter brought her laptop with her to study, but the youngest child broke it while playing. The babysitter asked the mom to pay for the repair, but the mom refused, stating it was the babysitter’s responsibility to keep her belongings safe. The babysitter’s father got involved and demanded payment, but the mom still refused. Now, the babysitter is refusing to come back unless she is paid for the repair. The situation has caused tension between the two parties, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved. In the next section, we will look at some reactions to this story and explore different perspectives on the issue.
Kids old enough to know not to touch others’ electronics. YTA

Pay for damages caused by your kids. YTA

Teaching kids to respect others’ property: a parenting essential

Single mom refuses to pay for babysitter’s broken laptop. Commenter says YTA and explains why. Replies agree and add more insights.

Babysitter’s broken laptop leads to small claims court threat. YTA

Refusing to pay for broken laptop makes YTA. Sitter won’t return.

Single mom faces backlash for refusing to pay for broken laptop

Single mom refuses to take responsibility for her child’s actions

Parenting is tough Don’t break it, pay for it

Parenting responsibility debated with YTA comment and negative reply

Parent refuses responsibility for child’s damage to babysitter’s laptop

Commenter calls out single mom for not taking responsibility. YTA

Commenter calls out single mom for not disciplining her kids

Teaching kids to respect others’ property is important. YTA.

Babysitting bridge burned Pay for laptop repair.

Parental responsibility is key. YTA, pay for the laptop .

Teach your child to respect others’ property

Babysitter’s mom warns of consequences for not paying for damage

Babysitter’s broken laptop leads to lost trust and reputation

Parent criticized for not taking responsibility for nanny’s broken laptop

Teaching kids respect and accountability important

Parenting and paying for damages: YTA comment thread.

Parent blamed for babysitter’s broken laptop, YTA verdict.

Parent defends child damaging property, calls out YTA judgment.

Take responsibility and replace the broken laptop, YTA

Parenting gone wrong ♀️ Who should pay for the broken laptop?
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Teach your kids to respect others’ property. YTA.

Debate on who’s at fault for babysitter’s broken laptop

Parental responsibility extends to property damage. YTA.

Commenter calls out bias towards single moms in post.

Take responsibility for your child’s actions and fix the laptop

OP faces backlash for refusing to pay for broken laptop

Commenter accuses single mom of being the a**hole for laptop incident

Commenter calls out single mom for not taking responsibility

Parenting accountability: YTA and need to pay for the laptop.

Commenter calls out single mom for lack of discipline

Commenter called out for not paying for broken laptop

Parent threatens legal action over single mom’s laptop refusal

Parenting advice debate: Is 6 years old old enough?

Commenter calls out single mom for not teaching kids respect

Mom’s refusal to pay for broken laptop sparks YTA debate

Parental responsibility or negligence? YTA for not paying

Single mom’s refusal to pay for broken laptop sparks debate.

Parenting responsibility: YTA should fix babysitter’s laptop

Mom under fire for not paying for sitter’s broken laptop

Internet judges single mom for refusing to pay for laptop

Refusing to pay for broken laptop makes OP a**hole to sitter

Single mom faces judgement for refusing to pay for broken laptop

Red flags raised as single mom refuses to take responsibility.

Commenter calls out single mom, YTA for not fixing laptop

Parent refuses responsibility for child’s actions and damages laptop

Parenting fails: Should single mom pay for babysitter’s broken laptop?

Commenter thinks single mom should take responsibility for her kid

Babysitter blames single mom’s 6 year old for broken laptop. YTA.

Single mom faces backlash for not paying for broken laptop

Parent’s entitlement causes babysitter to quit. YTA.

Commenter calls out single mom for not taking responsibility

Commenter calls out single mom for not taking responsibility

Mom shamed for not paying for broken laptop ❌

Parenting fails? Commenters think so.

Commenter calls out single mom for not teaching kids respect

Parent your child and pay for the repairs

Babysitter’s broken laptop leads to bad blood

Oops! YTA for not taking responsibility for your child’s actions.

Pay up or lose a babysitter

Mom criticized for not paying for babysitter’s broken laptop

Teach your kids responsibility and respect for others’ property

Babysitter demands compensation for broken laptop, ends job relationship

Parenting advice and insurance coverage suggestion for broken laptop.

Babysitter’s laptop breaks, who should pay for it?

Teaching kids accountability: YTA or good parenting?
