Teen leaves siblings without childcare after mom’s boyfriend crosses a line

A 17-year-old girl is seeking advice after moving out due to her mom’s boyfriend’s behavior. She had been taking care of her half-siblings, dropping them off at school, picking them up, and watching them at night. However, when the boyfriend moved in, he started to cross lines, such as breaking her music box and barging into her room. After her mother didn’t take her concerns seriously, she called her dad, who helped her move out. Her grandma called her an A**hole for leaving her mom with no childcare and no way to get the kids back and forth to school. However, she is now facing legal action as her dad and her mom’s ex-husband are seeking custody of her half-siblings. Read on to find out more about this tense family situation.

Teen struggles to balance childcare and mom’s new boyfriend ‍ ‍

Teen forced to give up room for mom’s boyfriend’s daughter

Teen faces invasion of privacy and loss of sentimental items.

Teen flees uncomfortable home situation with dad’s help

Sibling’s dad tricks mom into thinking daughter is already home

Teen receives backlash for leaving siblings without childcare.

Teen witnesses mom and dad’s domestic dispute, seeks advice ☹️

Teen bravely stands up against mom’s abusive boyfriend

Teen takes legal action against mom’s boyfriend, leaving siblings stranded.

Teen worries about siblings’ welfare amidst custody battle with mom’s boyfriend.

Teen leaves home after mom’s boyfriend crosses a line

A 17-year-old girl was left with no choice but to leave home after her mom’s boyfriend crossed a line by invading her privacy and breaking her things. Despite voicing her concerns to her mom, she was dismissed and made to feel uncomfortable in her own home. When she finally decided to leave, her mom was angry and accused her of leaving her siblings without childcare. However, the girl’s dad stepped in and helped her pack her things and get away from the toxic situation. An attorney is now involved and there may be a custody battle for her half-siblings. This is a story of a teenager standing up for herself and her rights in a difficult situation.

NTA for leaving siblings with creepy mom’s boyfriend, seeking dad’s help

Supportive dad saves the day, NTA

Teen takes on too much responsibility, mom turns a blind eye

Grandma can make the sacrifices

Daughter stands up to mom’s boyfriend, commenters support her decision ✊

Commenter jokes about throwing object at potential sex offender Ted.

Putting your own well-being first is always the right choice

NTA and escaping parentification is a commendable feat

Commenter empathizes with OP and calls out parentification. NTA.

Teen escapes toxic family and finds freedom with dad. ‍♀️

Don’t let them make you feel guilty. Stay firm

Escaping a creepy situation – empowering and necessary.

Setting boundaries and prioritizing your needs as a teenager ‍ ‍ Protect your future, not your mom’s school transportation.

Don’t let anyone make you responsible for their choices ‍♀️

Standing up to disrespectful stepdad, NTA wins the day

Taking a stand against broken promises and property damage! ✊

NTA at 17, OP shouldn’t be expected to parent siblings ‍♀️

Teen defends leaving abusive household, NTA despite family criticism

Teen defends decision to leave siblings, called brave by commenters.

Teen not responsible for siblings, NTA

Mom’s boyfriend crosses a line, teen takes a stand ‍♀️

Not responsible for childcare: NTA, mom’s bf crossed line

Gross boyfriend crosses the line, NTA for leaving siblings.

Commenter supports teen and calls for responsible parenting

Glad they escaped!

Setting boundaries with mom’s boyfriend – NTA for enforcing them

NTA. Commenter calls out the mother’s “parentification” and grandma’s lack of help.

Daughter sets boundaries, mom puts childcare over relationship. #NTA

Supportive dad, not a babysitting service. Stay away from Ted

Mom’s boyfriend crosses a line, NTA chooses to prioritize siblings.

Sibling care issue solved by catching the bus. NTA wins.

Let your dad handle your mom. You’re still a kid. NTA

Teen escapes from parentification as unpaid nanny. Stay strong

Glad to see you’re safe and free

When childcare is sacrificed for safety

Teen prioritizes self-care over free childcare, NTA

Daughter sets boundaries with mom’s boyfriend, gets support from commenters

Dad saves the day and avoids a potential disaster

Standing up to a creepy boyfriend and setting boundaries.

Sibling takes responsibility for siblings after mom’s boyfriend crosses line

No obligation to babysit siblings – NTA.

Teen rightfully refuses to be forced into childcare. NTA

Taking care of half-siblings and a brat? NTA

Putting yourself first is not selfish. You’re NTA

Teen left with unreasonable responsibilities, NTA for standing up.

Teen takes charge of own life after mom’s failure. #NTA

Standing up to a creepy boyfriend and protecting siblings

Putting yourself first to protect your siblings. NTA

Commenter empathizes with OP’s difficult family situation.

Being a caregiver is not your responsibility. NTA

Support for standing up to mom’s boyfriend’s invasion of privacy

Responsible or not? The debate on childcare boundaries.

Standing up to entitled boyfriend and prioritizing siblings.

Mom’s irresponsible behavior and blaming the child is unacceptable.

Standing up to mistreatment

Stand up for yourself! NTA for not watching their kids.

Mom’s boyfriend purposefully broke things while angry. Not OP’s responsibility.

17-year-old left to watch siblings every night, called AH by grandma. NTA!

Encouraging words for OP’s future plans.

Protecting siblings from creeps: NTA makes CPS call.

Eldest daughter moves out after half siblings ruin her things

Mother’s disrespect and entitlement justified teen’s move to father’s house.

You’re not childcare, you’re her child. NTA

Glad you have a supportive dad. Don’t go back yet