A 16-year-old girl is caught in the middle of a family feud after refusing to babysit her father’s wife’s toddler daughter. The girl’s father left her mother for his mistress, who became pregnant and gave birth to their daughter, May. The girl holds both Suzie and her father responsible for the affair and the fallout. When Suzie asked the girl to watch May for 10 minutes so she could shower, the girl refused and told Suzie to ask the child’s father instead. When Suzie persisted, the girl lashed out, telling Suzie that she didn’t care what happened to May and that it would be Suzie’s fault if anything did happen. The argument escalated, and the girl’s father was furious with her. The situation has caused a rift in the family, but an update suggests that the father has apologized for his part in the argument and that he will talk to the girl’s mother about increasing her therapy sessions.
Misunderstanding cleared up between father and teenager regarding babysitting duties.

Teen avoids babysitting duties and causes family tension

Teen’s refusal to care for step-sibling sparks family drama

Teen seeks therapy after family drama with stepmom’s child

Teen finds solace in positive phone call amidst family drama ❤️

Teen shares family drama caused by father’s infidelity and remarriage.

Teen struggles with father’s affair and responsibility for half-sibling.

Teen’s refusal to babysit leads to family drama

When babysitting becomes a family feud

Teen kicks out stepmom’s kid, ignites family feud

Suzie’s 10-minute shower causes family feud

Teen refuses responsibility, puts father in the hot seat

Babysitting request turns into family feud

Teen refuses babysitting, suggests dad takes responsibility.

Teen rejects stepmom’s request, ignites family feud.

Teen refuses to babysit step-sibling, sparks family feud

Teen refuses to babysit step-sibling, father’s wife guilt-trips her.

Teen’s refusal to babysit sparks family drama, pregnant woman defends herself.

Teen refuses to babysit step-sibling, sparks family feud

Teen walks out on stepmom’s tantrum, prioritizes school project ♂️

Teen sparks family drama over refusing to babysit step-sister ♀️

Age is just a number, but drama is forever ♀️

Teen reconciles with future sibling through therapy, no resentment remains.

Teen struggles with resentment towards father’s new family, seeks therapy.

Teen refuses to babysit father’s wife’s child, family drama ensues
A teenage girl has become embroiled in a family dispute after refusing to babysit her father’s wife’s child. The girl, who harbors resentment towards her father and stepmother, explained that she was working on a school project with a friend when her stepmother asked her to watch the child for 10 minutes. The request was denied, and a heated argument ensued, with the stepmother eventually breaking down in tears. The girl’s father was furious with her response and demanded that she show more respect to her stepmother. The incident has highlighted the ongoing tension between the girl and her father’s new family, which began after he cheated on her mother with his current wife. Despite the difficult circumstances, the girl has been seeing a therapist to work through her feelings and has no ill will toward the children involved. The situation has since been resolved, with apologies made and plans for reconciliation. However, it remains to be seen how this will affect the long-term relationship between the girl and her father’s new family.
Teen refuses to babysit father’s wife’s child, sparks family drama

Teen refuses to babysit step-sibling, calls out father’s wife’s affair

Teen’s anger is concerning; therapy is necessary for future well-being.

Family drama ensues after teen refuses to babysit step-sibling. NTA

Friend’s reaction to OP’s uncomfortable situation: Definitely NTA

Stepmom’s questionable parenting sparks family drama and disbelief ♀️
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Teen refuses to babysit dad’s wife’s child, sparks family drama

NTA refuses rude stepmom’s unreasonable babysitting demand, sparks drama

NTA, but treading carefully with dependent relationship

Take control of your life, NTA. But legal obligations exist.

Respect boundaries. NTA for not wanting to be involved

Teen refuses to babysit father’s wife’s child, sparks family drama

Stand your ground! NTA. School comes first.

Parenting 101: Put the baby in a playpen or wait for nap time

Stepmom’s manipulative shower move backfires, OP is NTA.
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Supportive reply defends OP’s actions, sparks further discussion

Teen refuses to babysit father’s affair child, sparks drama. NTA

Teen struggles with resentment towards stepmother, but harsh reaction makes her an ESH.

Taking a stand against family drama with NTA comment

16-year-old not responsible for half-sister, sets boundaries
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Teen refuses to babysit, receives support and advice from commenters.

Commenter calls out father’s wife for causing family drama

Step-mom plays victim after an affair, commenter calls her out

Family drama escalates over unspoken expectations.

Stand your ground and prioritize your mental health. NTA

Family drama over short babysitting request. Both sides at fault ♀️ ♂️

Family drama ensues as commenters debate who’s the a-hole

Divorce drama and family conflict over child custody

Survivor of parentification applauds older sibling’s refusal to perform childcare

Teen refuses to look after step-sibling, sparks family drama

NTA for not wanting to spend time around step family

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with family

Refusing to take care of a toddler while studying.

Clear boundaries set in family, NTA for prioritizing self-care

NTA: Taking a stand against family drama

Not obligated to help out despite dinner and cleaning favors ️

Family drama ensues as Suzie’s affair and expectations cause conflict.
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Teen gets caught up in family drama over step-sibling babysitting ♀️

Cheers to OP for standing up for themselves

Child refuses to babysit step-sibling, says NTA. Agree?

Family drama ensues over stepmom’s child. ESH, except the toddler

Teen refuses to babysit, ESH for being mean and unreasonable

Taking a stand against deceitful family dynamics

Stepmom can’t use ‘doing so much for you’ as leverage ♀️

Teen refuses to babysit and sparks family drama

OP rightfully stands up for themselves against entitled stepmother ♂️

Commenter claps back at stepmother, sparks support for NTA

Stand up for yourself! NTA, don’t babysit.
