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Fashionista Aunt Rejects ‘Cool Aunt’ Label: Unpaid Babysitter or Family Outcast?

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We all have that one family member who seems to march to the beat of their own drum, and sometimes, it can lead to a bit of family drama. In this case, we have a fashion-loving woman who’s always felt like the odd one out in her geeky family. When her sister tries to rope her into becoming the ‘cool aunt’ for her kids, she’s forced to confront the real reason behind the request. Is she being selfish, or is she finally standing up for herself? Let’s dive into the story.

The Odd One Out

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Fashionista vs. Geeks

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Sister’s Kids and the Harry Potter Quilt ⚡

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Moving Back Home

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Sister’s Plans for ‘Quality Time’

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The Real Reason: Babysitting Duties

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Hurt Feelings and Rejection

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The ‘Cool Aunt’ Argument

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Fashionista’s Fiery Response

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Family Takes Sides

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A Painful Truth?

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Mom’s Harsh Words

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Feeling Lost and Conflicted

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EDIT: More Geeky Interests

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EDIT 2: Curiosity About Geeky Comments

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Fashionista Aunt’s Dilemma: Unpaid Babysitter or Family Outcast?

Our fashion-loving protagonist is torn between her desire to be a good family member and her resentment at being treated like an unpaid babysitter. After rejecting her sister’s request to be the ‘cool aunt,’ she’s left feeling like an outcast in her own family. Is she being selfish, or is she finally standing up for herself? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama.

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Toxic family expects free babysitting and shared interests. NTA.

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NTA. Sister only wants to take advantage of OP as babysitter.

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NTA for not wanting to be an unpaid babysitter. Family drama �rama_mask

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Being a ‘cool aunt’ is not the same as being a free babysitter

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NTA for being different and liking fashion

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Standing up for personal interests and boundaries. NTA

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Fashionista aunt’s family fails to appreciate her talent

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Don’t let family take advantage of you.

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Regretful commenter praises top fashion school, missed opportunity.

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Navigating the world of validation-seeking on Reddit

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Setting boundaries with family: NTA for saying no to babysitting

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Geeky commenter stands up for themselves and calls out family.

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Be your own person! NTA for setting boundaries.

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Commenter suggests better understanding and communication for family conflicts

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Family drama and unpaid babysitting. NTA deserves a break.

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Engaging with the debate on whether being a cool aunt means being an unpaid babysitter. NTA comment suggests setting boundaries with siblings to avoid being taken advantage of.

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Choosing to reject ‘cool aunt’ label, but risking family relationships. ‍♀️

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Commenter sympathizes with aunt’s situation, suggests minimal contract.

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Aunt refuses to be unpaid babysitter for entitled sister-in-law

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Family relationships are two-way streets. NTA.

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No free babysitting! NTA stands up to entitled brother-in-law.

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Crafty NTA aunt chooses love over ‘cool’ label.

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Be yourself and bond with the kids over shared interests

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NTA! Called out sister’s free babysitting, family are a**holes

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Fashion and fandoms aside, commenter says NTA and offers advice.

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Riali | Riali

Harry Potter isn’t a personality trait, family needs to try harder

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Are the kids really interested in spending time with their aunt?

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Embracing the ‘nerd’ label can’t fix an unpleasant personality.

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Being a ‘cool aunt’ brings joy, don’t miss out!

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Being a ‘cool aunt’ means doing things you enjoy too. NTA.

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Taking kids out during COVID? NTA for saying no.

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12-year-old niece forced to babysit, banned for standing up.

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Fashionista aunt’s family undervalues her skills and wants free babysitting.

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Choosing your own family is better. Not the a**hole.

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Fashionista aunt blames sister for not fitting in, NTA.

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Setting boundaries as an aunt doesn’t make you a ‘cool aunt’

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Standing up for yourself as the cool aunt is NAH

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Polite NTA suggests spending time with family, met with rejection.

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