We all have our ways of dealing with family gatherings, but one man's unique approach to avoiding babysitting duty has the internet buzzing! As the only sibling without kids, he found himself constantly being dumped with the responsibility of watching his nieces and nephews during family events. Tired of missing out on precious family time, he came up with a clever plan: drinking just enough to be considered unfit for babysitting duty! 🍻😂 But does this tactic make him the bad guy? Let's dive into the story...
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So, our 'cool uncle' devised a plan to drink just enough to be considered unfit for babysitting duty, allowing him to enjoy family events without being saddled with the responsibility of watching his nieces and nephews. But now his brother thinks he's a drunk and is spreading rumors about him. Was he wrong for resorting to this tactic, or is he justified in wanting to spend time with his whole family without being an isolated babysitter? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐
Avoiding babysitting duty at family events with a little liquid courage 🥂
mynameisfritz | mynameisfritz
Drink away, NTA! Aunt's hypocritical advice is laughable 😂
NatashOverWorld | NatashOverWorld
Avoiding babysitting by drinking at family events is not ideal 😵
MayofKent | MayofKent
Commenter suggests confronting the parent and refusing to babysit. 🍻
UnencumberedChipmunk | UnencumberedChipmunk
Brother agrees with NTA comment, calls kids 'f**k trophies' 🤬
HistoricalInaccurate | HistoricalInaccurate
Avoiding babysitting duty: NTA, not your circus, not your monkeys 😎
Dr_Sigmund_Fried | Dr_Sigmund_Fried
Drink away and skip with glee, NTA for avoiding babysitting duty 😂
Pand0raHaze | Pand0raHaze
Dumping a backpack and a list to avoid babysitting 😂
SteampunkHarley | SteampunkHarley
Drinking to avoid pregnancy pressure? Relatable 🤣
deeisqueenasf | deeisqueenasf
Navigating family events with special needs and babysitting duties 👨🍳
mzpljc | mzpljc
NTA for drinking at family events to avoid babysitting. A suggestion: substitute alcohol bottles with look-alikes.
vitalusreader | vitalusreader
Avoid being a babysitter and report child abandonment if necessary 👍
Veilchengerd | Veilchengerd
Avoiding babysitting duty at family events: NTA, but communicate boundaries 🙌
FarStock8255 | FarStock8255
Drinking to avoid babysitting, but feeling guilty about it 🤦♂️
Sea-Tea-4130 | Sea-Tea-4130
Avoiding babysitting duty at family events 😵🍷
Interesting-Issue475 | Interesting-Issue475
Humorous exchange about drinking to avoid babysitting duty 🤣
blablamcbla | blablamcbla
Commenter refuses to babysit unruly kids of inconsiderate brother. NTA 👏
Fun_Macaroon9841 | Fun_Macaroon9841
Commenter finds humor in OP's derogatory term for children 😂
neevana | neevana
Avoiding babysitting duty with alcohol 🍸👀
lavasca | lavasca
When seeking advice, even the obvious solutions need validation 😊
Low-Ad-1414 | Low-Ad-1414
Parenting on a farm can be isolating, but is drinking the solution? 🤔
[deleted] | [deleted]
Commenter advises brother to seek support for their kids. NTA.
AlbatrossSenior7107 | AlbatrossSenior7107
Commenter calls out neglectful parenting, deems OP NTA 👍
sammygirl1331 | sammygirl1331
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty with a drink! 🥂
MML2815 | MML2815
Avoiding babysitting duty with booze 🍷, but NTA according to peers.
AussieAlexDownUnder | AussieAlexDownUnder
Establish boundaries instead of resorting to drinking 🙏
loridrum | loridrum
Commenter suggests communication over alcohol to avoid babysitting duty
No_Zucchini_3413 | No_Zucchini_3413
No kids, no responsibility. They can hire a babysitter 😎
Theabsoluteworst1289 | Theabsoluteworst1289
Commenter suggests neglected social growth, but not OP's problem. SIL realizing she can't provide everything for kids.
besee2000 | besee2000
Simple solution to avoid babysitting duty 😊
markmcgrew | markmcgrew
Don't let your brother take advantage of you. Stand up! 💪
FPFan | FPFan
Agreeing with the commenter's NTA sentiment 👍
EndAccomplished8798 | EndAccomplished8798
Don't let babysitting duty ruin your family events 😊
lilbunnyofdoom | lilbunnyofdoom
Avoiding babysitting duty with alcohol is not the solution 🚫
ThePickleWhisperer | ThePickleWhisperer
30-year-old man refuses babysitting duty at family events.
sgtm7 | sgtm7
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty and standing up for yourself! 🍻
Firm-Stranger-9916 | Firm-Stranger-9916
Bud Light commercial idea: Real Men of Genius - Drunk Uncle
Certain_Fact_4422 | Certain_Fact_4422
Family events shouldn't be a babysitting gig. NTA 👍
castiela | castiela
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty! 🥂🍻
pokedabear90 | pokedabear90
Don't let them guilt trip you into babysitting. Enjoy yourself 😊
Rude-Raise-7498 | Rude-Raise-7498
Family events turned into babysitting duty? NTA has a solution 😊
1WtheWorld | 1WtheWorld
Assertive response to lazy babysitting request with a condom.
KnightofForestsWild | KnightofForestsWild
Take a sip and turn the tables 🥂
shclapstik | shclapstik
Mom appreciates help but they're still her kids. NTA 🙌
musician_mom | musician_mom
Assertive communication can solve family babysitting issues 👍
OrangeSorbet09 | OrangeSorbet09
Suggests hiring a babysitter for family events instead of drinking 🙌
Mlady_gemstone | Mlady_gemstone
Sassy response shuts down entitled behavior 👏
chuckinhoutex | chuckinhoutex
Avoiding family responsibilities like a pro 😉 NTA
SpecialistFeeling220 | SpecialistFeeling220
New vocabulary alert! NTA comment adds 'f*** trophies' to lexicon.
Jalenmrtn | Jalenmrtn
Commenter suggests standing ground against babysitting, but OP's family won't listen 😔
Affectionate_Ice_658 | Affectionate_Ice_658
Drinking to dodge babysitting duty? NTA says comment and replies.
Nateimus | Nateimus
Cheers to avoiding unpaid babysitting duties! 🥂🍻
SquirrelStone | SquirrelStone
Concerned commenter suggests CPS intervention for neglected special needs children.
Fine_Increase_7999 | Fine_Increase_7999
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty! NTA confirmed 🥂
ImpressiveRadish6185 | ImpressiveRadish6185
Cheers to being NTA and standing up for yourself 🥂
Kaotic_Mess | Kaotic_Mess
Avoiding babysitting duties with alcohol 🍷, but why not just walk away? 🤔
KingsRansom79 | KingsRansom79
Avoiding babysitting duty with alcohol is not the solution. NTA.
kiwifarmdog | kiwifarmdog
Stand your ground with a firm 'NO' 💪
takethisdayofmine | takethisdayofmine
Set boundaries and call out family's behavior to avoid babysitting.
bailahey | bailahey
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty at family events! 🍻
Prestigious-Name-323 | Prestigious-Name-323
Suggests hiring childcare or asking everyone to chip in. 👨🏻👦🏻
BiofilmWarrior | BiofilmWarrior
Avoiding babysitting duty with a drink? Not the a**hole move.
Georgeegrrl | Georgeegrrl
Commenter suggests extreme measures to avoid babysitting duty. 😳
Corner_OfficeSpace | Corner_OfficeSpace
Cheers to not being the designated babysitter at family events 🍻
Dam1962 | Dam1962
Drink to avoid babysitting? NTA but sad it's come to this.
ParentTales | ParentTales
NTA uncle resorts to a hilarious shirt to avoid babysitting duty 😂
fromhelley | fromhelley
Cheers to avoiding babysitting duty! 🍻
Miserable-Living9569 | Miserable-Living9569
