Imagine having a childfree lifestyle and being forced to babysit your younger cousin. That's the dilemma faced by Tina (19f), who's been clashing with her dad over her newfound babysitting duties. After Tina's aunt passed away, her family took in her 4-year-old cousin, Jenny, causing tensions to rise. Tina's dad insists she helps out with childcare, but she's not having it. Let's dive into this family drama! 😬🍿

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The Family Dynamic Shifts 🏠

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Tina's Frustration Grows 😤

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Childcare Crisis Strikes ⏰

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Tina's Ultimatum 😱

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Rent or Babysit? 💸

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Tina's Grievances 📣

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Adult Responsibilities 🧑🎓

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Financial Struggles 💰

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Tina's Options 🤔

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The Final Verdict ✅

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Tina's Expenses 💳

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Room and Board Costs 🏘️

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No Child Support or Government Assistance 🚫

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Adoption and Family Priorities 👨👩👧👦

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Dad's Final Thoughts 💭

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Forced Babysitting or Paying Rent: What's Fair? 🤷
Tina's dad is standing his ground, insisting she either helps with childcare or pays rent. With her monthly expenses already totaling over $1200, Tina begrudgingly agrees to babysit three days a week. Despite the family's financial struggles and the challenges of adopting their niece, Tina's dad believes he's made the right decision. But, is it fair to force Tina to babysit when she's so adamantly childfree? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐
Babysitting for family perks: reasonable or financial abuse? 🤔

genkichan | genkichan
NTA dad receives backlash for forcing daughter to babysit niece 😱

steezycap | steezycap
NTA suggests fair exchange for free rent, replies agree.

YMMV-But | YMMV-But
👍Agreement with NTA comment and discussion on child-free identity.

sparklypanda94 | sparklypanda94
NTA for expecting help in exchange for free rent and food 🙏

MadMoonie | MadMoonie
NTA. Commenter calls out daughter's entitlement and lack of empathy. 👏

FrnchsLwyr | FrnchsLwyr
NAH. Tina is being a brat, but it's understandable. OP is right to ask for help, but threatening to kick her out is not cool. Good response from commenter.

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NTA, Tina's lack of empathy towards her cousin is unacceptable 😒

zelda-hime | zelda-hime
Daughter's room taken away, forced to babysit. Commenters concerned. 😔

Accomplished-Mud2840 | Accomplished-Mud2840
Debate over whether babysitting is free labor or not 🤔

BothReading1229 | BothReading1229
Flexible approach needed for childcare. YTA. 🤨

Which_Ideal1867 | Which_Ideal1867
NTA dad demands contribution from childfree daughter, commenters agree 👍

Dagordae | Dagordae
Using your kids as childcare makes YTA, emotional manipulation involved 😒

fishmom5 | fishmom5
NAH verdict, but relying on kids for childcare is not ideal 😐

ozuulrules | ozuulrules
Daughter's strong reaction suggests parentification, YTA for labeling her freeloader. 😕

TendoninBOB | TendoninBOB
College course load and living conditions cause family tension. ESH 😑

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Commenter calls out dad for not considering his children's feelings 😔

BaffledMum | BaffledMum
Being childfree doesn't mean not helping out family. NTA 👍

Old-Elderberry-9946 | Old-Elderberry-9946
Sharing personal experiences and advice on dealing with ultimatums.

blueskittleskid | blueskittleskid
Dad enforces babysitting duties on childfree daughter, fair or not? 🤔

musical_spork | musical_spork
Daughter forced to babysit as rent-free living consequence 😱

Huze17 | Huze17
NTA for requiring daughter to pitch in. Concerns about niece's safety.

sparklingsour | sparklingsour
NTA offers daughter 3 choices: help, pay rent, or leave 👍

originalgenghismom | originalgenghismom
Daughter declared childfree, dad forces babysitting duties. Commenter thinks dad is TA.

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Commenter expresses concern for child's emotional well-being and criticizes babysitter's lack of empathy 😢

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Dad demands daughter babysit after paying for her expenses. NTA?

FrumpyHedgehog | FrumpyHedgehog
Commenter calls out OP for blackmailing daughter into babysitting. 😠

FKAlag | FKAlag
Daughter forced to babysit, but is she being heard?

DesertSong-LaLa | DesertSong-LaLa
NTA. Daughter needs to contribute for free ride 🙅

Worth_Raspberry_11 | Worth_Raspberry_11
Suggestion for fairer babysitting arrangement sparks discussion 🤔

Mediocre-General-654 | Mediocre-General-654
NTA if temporary, but YTA if not finding longterm solution. 💼

RestingGrinchFace- | RestingGrinchFace-
Compromise needed. Dad should pay or offer alternative tasks. 👍

PNWPainter02 | PNWPainter02
Engaging and empathetic comment suggests family therapy for emotional support. 👏

CarthagoDelendaEst9 | CarthagoDelendaEst9
Daughter forced to babysit niece, comment argues YTA and exploitative 😠

cantonioli | cantonioli
Commenter seeks clarification on daughter's living arrangements and responsibilities.

Intelligent-Ad-4568 | Intelligent-Ad-4568
ESH. Daughter should help temporarily, but dad needs permanent solution 😒

Classic_Special7045 | Classic_Special7045
Babysitting a child who despises her? YTA and cruel. 😱

DuckInMyHeart | DuckInMyHeart
NTA. Dad asks daughter to chip in for babysitting duties 🙌

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Commenter calls out a parent for forcing babysitting on daughter. 🤯

SwitchupThrice | SwitchupThrice
Commenter calls out OP for punishing daughter for their decision 🤔

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Leaving a 4-year-old with a reluctant sitter is manipulative 😱

UsefulCauliflower3 | UsefulCauliflower3
NTA. Dad gets backlash for forcing entitled childfree daughter to babysit 😱

4cougs | 4cougs
Dividing babysitting duties fairly among three kids, including childfree daughter?

Ornery-Ad-4818 | Ornery-Ad-4818
Charging rent as punishment and openly disliking a child? ESH 😬

love-hayley-anne | love-hayley-anne
NTA, life happens and sometimes you have to pull together 👍

Haber87 | Haber87
Commenter explains why YTA for forcing babysitting during college workload 😓

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Daughter refuses to babysit, but also verbally abusive to niece 🤯

Plum-moon | Plum-moon
Sharing household duties is fair, but babysitting is tough 😕

RealTalkFastWalk | RealTalkFastWalk
Commenter suggests setting boundaries and hiring a nanny/babysitter. 👍

HPNerd44 | HPNerd44
Adult daughter not entitled to free care, but minors should not be guilted into unpaid childcare. 😓

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