Imagine being a 21-year-old college student, stuck at home due to a pandemic, only to find out your parents are expecting another child. That's the reality for one young man, who not only has to deal with the shock of an unexpected sibling, but also the pressure from his parents to change his life plans to help raise the child. 😱👪 In a dramatic confrontation, he stands up to his parents and reveals his true feelings about the situation. But is he in the wrong? 🤔
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The Unwelcome Surprise 🤰
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Parents Drop the Bomb 💣
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"Whoopsie" Child? 🤷
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The Pressure Builds ⏳
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Future Plans Clashing 🌍
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Sister's Plans Also at Stake 🇫🇷
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The Confrontation Begins 🗣️
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Standing His Ground 🛑
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The Last Straw 🥺
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The Argument Escalates 🌪️
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Accusations Fly 🤬
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Emotions Run High 😭
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Family Fallout 💔
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Aunt Joins the Fray 📞
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Stating His Case 📣
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The Aftermath: Who's Really in the Wrong? 🤷♂️
After a heated argument and accusations flying, our protagonist is left questioning if he's truly in the wrong for refusing to change his life plans for his parents and their unexpected child. With family members weighing in and emotions running high, it's clear that this situation is far from resolved. 😔💔 Let's see what the internet thinks of this complicated family drama... 👀
Sibling expected to raise unborn child, commenter defends OP's decision. 👍
Not_Cleaver | Not_Cleaver
Commenter defends OP's decision not to raise sibling, prompts question.
Libertas4 | Libertas4
Debate over whether parents are selfish for having a child at their age.
niborosaurus | niborosaurus
Sibling refuses to help raise new baby, but makes ignorant and cruel comments about parents' age. Replies call out the insensitivity and provide context for the situation. ESH.
RoamingAmber | RoamingAmber
Sibling conflict over raising 'whoopsie' child, NTA for setting boundaries.
elladee000 | elladee000
Commenter criticized for shaming parents, sibling advocates for sibling relationship.
TooTall2Function | TooTall2Function
Standing up for yourself and your goals 💪
Lucimon44 | Lucimon44
Breaking the myth: Family isn't always the most important thing 😲
waterdevil19144 | waterdevil19144
NTA. Being expected to parent while planning your future 🙄
TheLavenderAuthor | TheLavenderAuthor
Parents' selfish expectation for adult children to co-parent 'Whoopsie' sibling.
Tyrage0729 | Tyrage0729
Don't be guilt-tripped into raising your sibling. NTA 👏
Flying_Bolo | Flying_Bolo
21-year-old refuses to help raise sibling, gets called out for being a selfish a**hole 🤦♂️
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Sibling refuses to help raise younger sibling, called out for being insensitive.
LilStabbyboo | LilStabbyboo
Sibling not responsible for raising 'whoopsie' child, but can offer guidance 👨🏻💻
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Be creative and stay connected with family despite differences 👍
Exotic-Student | Exotic-Student
Live your life ✌️, visit when you want 👋, don't let them guilt you 🙌
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NTA. Accused parents of trapping OP with new sibling 😲
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Parenting conflicts: Who's responsible for raising a new sibling? 🤔
H_is_for_Human | H_is_for_Human
Don't sacrifice your dreams for your parents' mistake 🙌
stp2395 | stp2395
ESH. Refusing to have anything to do with your sibling is a**hole move 😒
EzraKoenig2000 | EzraKoenig2000
Commenter calls out OP for being a distant and rude sibling. 🤷♂️
BazTheBaptist | BazTheBaptist
Engaging with the comment, OP's decision is controversial but the criticism is uncalled for. 😕
ThreeRingShitshow | ThreeRingShitshow
Commenter shares personal experience and calls out OP's behavior.
Reddit-SFW | Reddit-SFW
Setting boundaries with a new sibling - How far is too far?
jennymccarthykillsba | jennymccarthykillsba
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but NTA 👏
alliteratesaardvarks | alliteratesaardvarks
Sibling's refusal to help raise 'whoopsie' baby causes family drama 😑
SanityIsOptional | SanityIsOptional
Engaging with the debate on whether OP is the a**hole for refusing to help raise their sibling, one commenter argues that the parents are wrong for expecting OP to be in the child's life, while another suggests that OP could have handled the situation better. 🤔
trisserlee | trisserlee
Respectfully declining to raise a sibling, NTA prevails. 😊
TheHiddenAnswer | TheHiddenAnswer
Standing up for your future plans and boundaries 💪
Reading4LifeForever | Reading4LifeForever
Being an 'accident' child can be tough. Don't sacrifice yourself.
spidaminida | spidaminida
ESH. Concerns valid, delivery could have been more diplomatic 🙏
Bleacherblonde | Bleacherblonde
Sibling refuses to help raise 'whoopsie' kid, family drama ensues. 😬
breesreviews | breesreviews
Not your baby, not your responsibility 👍
whatsername235 | whatsername235
Sibling's refusal to participate in unborn sibling's life is divisive 😕
talithar1 | talithar1
Engage with family, don't write them off 👍
MushroomPrincess63 | MushroomPrincess63
Sibling refuses to help raise 'whoopsie' sibling, family conflict ensues 💔
Aoid3 | Aoid3
Age is not the issue, entitlement is. ESH. 😲
Jovet_Hunter | Jovet_Hunter
Starting your life, but don't forget to be kind 🙏
JohnStamegross | JohnStamegross
Sibling refuses to raise 'whoopsie' child. NTA. Down Syndrome risk.
haemaker | haemaker
Unborn sibling's fault? ESH, but give them a chance 😐
LurkieMcLurkerson | LurkieMcLurkerson
Parents guilt older siblings into raising 'whoopsie' baby. OP shames.
MayorCleanPants | MayorCleanPants
Commenter calls out OP for being a 'dick' and suggests he reconsider his stance on his new sibling. 👶
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OP's refusal to help raise sibling sparks debate on family values.
simplewilddog | simplewilddog
Debating the ethics of having a child at 45 🤔
OneTwoWee000 | OneTwoWee000
Commenter calls out OP for harsh comment towards mother. 😕
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Commenter calls out ageism in ESH verdict on sibling help.
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Sibling forced to raise 'whoopsie' child, commenter defends OP's decision
FernetEnthusiast | FernetEnthusiast
Commenter calls out OP for poor handling of situation 😲
bakedlawyer | bakedlawyer
Commenter argues parents made a dumb choice, supports OP's decision. 😐
kodtenor | kodtenor
NTA for not wanting to help raise 'whoopsie' sibling 😲
cilgo | cilgo
Commenter defends OP's decision not to raise younger sibling.
RicFour | RicFour
21-year-old receives YTA judgment for immature reaction to parents' news 😲
mrsshmenkmen | mrsshmenkmen
NTA. Refusing to help raise 'whoopsie' sibling, parents are AHs.
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NTA. Stand your ground but be kinder in your approach 🙏
messxviii | messxviii
Sibling's 'Whoopsie' child not my problem. NTA for setting boundaries.
ImAlreadyTracerBoii | ImAlreadyTracerBoii
Career over family? NTA. Late-in-life kid, not your responsibility 😲
HelpMeUpPls | HelpMeUpPls
Standing up to parents' unfair expectations. NTA 👏
bdsimmer | bdsimmer
Sibling refuses to help raise 'whoopsie' baby. ESH for expecting.
chanbaekistic | chanbaekistic
Age doesn't define a good parent. ESH for being inflexible.
Captain-Tripps | Captain-Tripps
Commenter calls out OP for being a dick to parents 😕
unaslob | unaslob
Sibling entitlement? NTA for setting boundaries 😊
jaywinner | jaywinner
Don't let them guilt you into giving up your dreams! 🙌 NTA
singingballetbitch | singingballetbitch
Respect your parents' decision, but not obligated to raise siblings 😒
newaxcounr | newaxcounr
Parents want sibling relationship, but handled it poorly. ESH. 😐
StayclassyK_C | StayclassyK_C
