When does being an older sibling turn into being a parent? A 23-year-old woman feels like she's been acting as her younger siblings' parent for years, and now she's at a breaking point. She tells the story of how her parents assigned her the 'job' of being a sibling and how that has affected her relationships with her brother and sister. After she moves out, her younger sister continues to demand her time and resources. In this post, we explore the complexities of sibling relationships and the expectations that come with being the oldest. But is she in the wrong for finally putting her foot down?
Big Sister Refuses to be Treated Like a Parent by Entitled Sibling
Breaking free from parental role for entitled younger siblings 🤪
Sibling rivalry: Big sis tired of being a parent figure 😒
Big sister's burden of being a pseudo-parent to entitled siblings. 😔
Sibling becomes entitled, treating big sister like a parent 😒
Entitled sibling ruins big sister's plans, parents to blame 🙄
Sibling dynamic remains strained despite moving out 🤔
Entitled sibling expects freebies from big sister 🙄
Standing up to entitled siblings and setting boundaries as a sibling 👍
Sister says NO to entitled sibling's expensive prom demands 💸
Setting boundaries with entitled sibling for prom night plans. 🚫🔑
Sibling boundaries set: 'I'm not your parent' 🙅♀️
Sibling boundary dispute causes family tension. AITA?
Big sister refuses to be treated like a parent by entitled sibling 👨👧
When parents expect their eldest child to act like a parent to their younger siblings, it can cause resentment and strain on the relationship. In this case, the big sister was expected to drop everything to attend to her siblings' needs, even if it meant sacrificing her own plans or obligations. Now that she has moved out, her entitled younger sister still expects her to provide for her every whim, including taking her shopping and buying her an expensive prom dress. When the big sister finally stands up for herself and refuses to be treated like a parent, her family turns against her. But is she really in the wrong? Let's take a look at some of the comments and reactions to this contentious issue.
NTA. Sister needs to realize parentification is abuse, parents are AHs.
Draw firm boundaries and create an equal relationship with family 👍
NTA for refusing to be a parent. Try explaining again 🤞
Boundaries are important, NTA. 🙌😤🚫
Sibling acts entitled and treats sister like hired help. NTA.
NTA. Being parentified is tough. Leave the nest without guilt 😌
Sibling entitlement discussed, commenter suggests cutting off toxic family.
Standing up to entitled sibling's behavior, NTA at all! 🙌
Sibling treated like a parent, commenters side with big sister 💪
Sibling expects OP to be a parent, taxi, chaperone, ATM, and hotel. 🙄
Empowering response to entitled sibling. You go, girl!! 💪
Don't let entitled siblings treat you like a parent 🙌
Sibling entitlement exposed: NTA refuses to be the parent.
A troll comment gets a gigachad response 😎
Setting boundaries with entitled siblings and clueless parents. 🙅♀️
Don't let entitled siblings treat you like a parent 👊
Enforcing boundaries with entitled siblings. 👏
Stand your ground and don't let guilt-trippers control you! 🚫🙅♀️
Sisterly entitlement exposed: would she change her tune?
Teach her a lesson! 🎓
Sibling feels burdened by parental responsibilities. Empathy ensues ❤️
Setting boundaries with entitled family members is crucial for self-care ✨
Doubts arise over the authenticity of the story 🤔
Defending against lazy parents and entitled sibling. NTA 💪
Sibling entitlement? Big sister sets boundaries and says NTA
Sister stands up to entitled sibling, advises on parentification book.
Sibling struggles with parental responsibilities, commenters agree it's unfair.
Setting boundaries with entitled sibling: tough love without parenting ❤️
Big sister sets boundaries with entitled younger sibling about prom
Breaking the cycle of abuse. 👏
Sibling abuse is not okay. Stand up for yourself! 🚫👊
Setting boundaries with entitled siblings: NTA 👍
Sibling parentification leads to entitled demands from 16-year-old sister 🙅♀️
Sibling stands up to abusive parents, earns NTA judgement 👏
Setting boundaries with entitled sibling and lazy parents. 👍
Setting boundaries with entitled siblings 👊
Boundaries are important 🛑 NTA needs to cut the cord.
Sibling boundaries need to be respected. Stick to your guns.
Encouraging words for someone dealing with toxic parents 👏
Supportive comment with celebratory wishes 🎂
NTA. Don't let them treat you like an ATM 🚫💰
Sibling not responsible for other siblings. Set boundaries with parents.
Heartbreaking story of being grateful for a miscarriage due to abuse.
Commenter suggests drastic action due to dysfunctional family dynamics 😬
Sister refuses to be parented by entitled sibling 😤
Sister's entitled demands for keys and privacy. NTA response 🔥
Big sister stands up to entitled sibling with support from other sister
Commenter calls out neglectful parenting and advises to cut ties 🚫
Sister wants prom favors, but NTA sets boundaries 🙅♀️
Boundaries set. Big sister won't be a free babysitter 🔥
Sibling boundary-setting advice, turn the tables on entitled behavior 💪
Setting boundaries with family is important for mental health 👍
Commiserating with the NTA OP 🙌🏼👏🏼
Sibling not responsible for entitled behavior due to parental abuse 💪
Sister and parents need to learn without you. 🏃♀️
Sibling fed up with entitled behavior of younger sister 👧👎
Sibling entitlement shut down with a boss move 👊🏼
Take back control. Set boundaries and reduce contact. 🚫
Setting boundaries with entitled sibling. Move away. 👌
Sibling's entitlement and parents' favoritism lead to low contact recommendation 😒
Support for OP and condemnation of abusive parents with anger.
Standing up to entitled younger sibling: NTA wins!
Don't let entitled parents steal your childhood. NTA 🙌
Being a parent to your siblings is not normal. NTA 👍
Take back control as the big sister, not third parent 💪
Sibling entitlement and parental pressure, NTA puts foot down 🚫🤑
Breaking free from parentification and setting boundaries with entitled sister 💪
Standing up to parentification and entitlement, NTA 🙅♀️🚫
Sibling forced to be the parent, refuses to pay for prom.
Sibling entitlement at its finest. NTA for setting boundaries 🚫👩👧