️ 9-Year-Old ‘Starved’ by Sibling: Tough Love or Cruelty?

We all know that one person who’s a bit of a pushover, always saying yes to helping others. But what happens when their more assertive sibling is left in charge of a spoiled 9-year-old? A clash of personalities, that’s what! The story starts with two sisters, one sweet and the other more no-nonsense, living together. The sweet sister often babysits her friend’s child for free, but when she’s unexpectedly away, the no-nonsense sibling steps in… with a twist.

The Sweet Sister and the No-Nonsense Sibling

The Unwanted Babysitting Duty

Sister’s Unexpected Absence

A Spoiled Kid Left at the Door

The Rejected Meal

Hungry and Demanding

Refusing to Help

The Burnt Food

A Smirk of Defiance

No More Food

The Angry Mom

A Few Hours Won’t Hurt

Sister’s Response

Defending the Actions

Tough Love or Cruelty? The Internet Weighs In!

So, was our no-nonsense protagonist too harsh on the 9-year-old, or was it a much-needed lesson in responsibility? The internet has some thoughts on this spicy situation! From the rejected meal to the burnt food, and the angry mom, this story has it all. Let’s dive into the top responses and see what people have to say about this controversial babysitting tale! ️

NTA takes in abandoned child, calls for CPS intervention.

NTA learned a lesson, but CPS should still be contacted

ESH. Negligent parent, but don’t take anger out on child

Kind gesture or obligation? NTA for feeding hungry child

Calling CPS may be the best option for the neglected child

Mother’s neglect leads to child being ‘starved’ – ESH.

Neglectful mother and a mistreated child. Be the adult here.

Parenting fail: Mom leaves 9-year-old to starve, blames kid. ESH.

Compassion for the child is crucial. Withholding food is cruel

Offered food, kid refused. Neglectful act, CPS should be called

Neglectful mother and uncaring sibling lead to tragic situation

Friend leaves hungry kid on doorstep, NTA seeks CPS intervention.

Commenter requests more context for labeling child as spoiled

Setting boundaries with consequences for sister’s neglectful behavior.

A difficult situation, but showing sympathy can make a difference

Standing up to neglectful siblings

Empathy is key. Don’t take your anger out on kids.

Sibling rivalry leads to tough love vs. cruelty debate. ESH.

Insensitive response to a 9-year-old’s plea for help

Standing up for a child’s welfare, NTA calls CPS

A 9-year-old is caught in the middle of a family feud. ESH.

Commenter suggests OP is also not fit to have children.

CPS should be called if this happens again. ESH.

Navigating tough love and cruelty in a bratty child. ‍♂️

Setting boundaries is key. NTA for holding sister accountable.

Neglect, not spoiling, may be the cause of bad behavior.

Harsh but fair? Comment defends tough love in sibling rivalry

Setting boundaries isn’t bullying. NTA for not enabling.

Heartbreaking neglect: Abandoned child left on doorstep for tough love?

Teaching sister to say no to manipulative parents.

Survival tips for 9-year-olds or just bad parenting?

Empowering children with basic cooking skills: NTA’s suggestion ‍

Protecting a child from neglectful behavior.

Calling the cops was the right thing to do

Stranger leaves child at doorstep, NTA for calling CPS

Parental frustrations taken out on innocent child.

Compassionate response to feeding a difficult child.

Setting boundaries with love and patience. NTA

Fiery comment and no replies. OP is in trouble

Teaching tough love to a 9-year-old: NTA or cruelty?

Harsh judgment on parenting and child behavior

Consider sharing your opinion in a more fitting subreddit

Teaching a lesson or harsh punishment?

Outrageous story! NTA commenter calls for CPS to intervene.

Parental responsibility declined, but not the a**hole in this case

9-year-old left on porch, NTA says child should fend for themselves

Roommate not responsible for neglected child, suggests calling CPS.

Stand up against abuse. NTA, report to CPS

Microwaving the food could have been a simple solution

NTA commenter calls out neglectful behavior and suggests CPS intervention

Sibling rivalry or parental negligence?

Reheating food is not the issue here, YTA.

NTA suggests calling CPS for awful parent and kid behavior.

Sarcastic comment and no replies. No drama here

NTA left child on doorstep, commenter suggests calling CPS now

NTA calls for Child Protective Services intervention

Microwaves can be confusing , but NTA for tough love

NTA did the right thing by not taking in the child. ‍♀️

Impressive 9-year-old! Share your kids’ cooking achievements ‍

Mother neglects child, commenter defends babysitter’s actions.

Mom’s tough love or cruelty? Redditors debate sibling’s actions

NTA calls for CPS intervention in child abandonment case.

Not the a**hole, clear and concise.

NTA, but should CPS be called?

Sibling conflict resolved with tough love, not cruelty!

Supportive comment calling out bad parenting with a hint of sarcasm

NTA and some people need to spend more time with kids ‍♂️

Compassionate response to abandoned child receives NTA judgement

Calling the cops was the right move. NTA

Being considerate of others is never a bad thing

Don’t be a pushover! NTA stands up for themselves

Urgent action needed: Should CPS be called?

Curious about the details? Questions about the mother’s role.

Setting boundaries with entitled friends and teaching lessons to kids. NTA

Child’s behavior may be a result of neglect or abuse. ESH.

Standing up to entitled children