We all know that one family member who refuses to take responsibility for their actions, right? 😒 Well, this story is about a sister who constantly drops off her kids at her sibling's place for a break. Despite numerous requests to stop this behavior and turn down the volume on the kids' headphones, she never listens. But when her 9-year-old son is diagnosed with significant hearing loss, she's quick to blame everyone else. 💔
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Unannounced Visits and Babysitting 🙄
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Ignoring the Headphone Volume Warning ⚠️
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Sister and BIL Tell OP to Butt Out 😤
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Nephew's Hearing Loss Diagnosis 😢
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Sister's Hysterical Reaction 😭
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OP Loses It and Confronts Sister 😡
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Sister's Angry Response 🤬
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OP Faces Consequences 😔
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Sister in Denial About Her Role in Nephew's Hearing Loss 🙅♀️
In a classic case of refusing to accept responsibility, this sister is quick to blame everyone but herself for her son's hearing loss. Despite being warned about the dangers of loud headphones, she continued to ignore the advice. When confronted by her sibling, she lashes out and threatens to cut off all contact. Now, the heartbroken sibling is left wondering if they should apologize or stand their ground. 💔😢 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Sister refuses to accept blame for nephew's hearing loss 😱
Dyerdon | Dyerdon
NTA. Don't worry, she'll come crawling back for help 😉
WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
Support for commenter's concern about nephew's hearing loss. 👍
genXastrolady | genXastrolady
Debate on whether headphones caused nephew's hearing loss, skepticism expressed 😕
Oracle5of7 | Oracle5of7
Honesty is the best policy, even if it hurts 👍
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Lock her out 👍 for some peace 🌌
Elfich47 | Elfich47
NTA comment suggests letting sister learn her lesson with babysitting 🤔
TAIWO338 | TAIWO338
Clarification on the severity of nephew's hearing loss 👥
mcgillhufflepuff | mcgillhufflepuff
Sister's behavior leads to NTA judgement and family rift 🤷
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
Engaging in a reasonable debate about who's to blame 🤔
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NTA defends herself and suggests a chicken and egg scenario 🤔
hanniballactator | hanniballactator
ENT diagnosed hearing loss, but commenter suggests other possible causes. 👀
KLWK | KLWK
Commenter sympathizes with OP's delivery, predicts sister won't stop contact.
gestaltdude | gestaltdude
Commenter agrees with blaming sister, adds sarcastic twist 😂
Poprock077 | Poprock077
Apologize to mend the relationship and offer to take kids 😊
smalltimesam | smalltimesam
Suggesting calling authorities for neglectful parents. 🚨
singer96 | singer96
Are the headphones too big for the child? 🤔
TheRenraw | TheRenraw
Financially stable sister and family mooch off expensive meals. 🍽️
MamaTries | MamaTries
Sarcastic suggestion to gift a sign language book 😂
Mabama1450 | Mabama1450
NTA stands firm on house rules despite sister's negligence 😱
LongTallMatt | LongTallMatt
NTA for blaming both parents, apologize for delivery 😊
Avebury1 | Avebury1
Commenter finds sister's threat amusing, supports OP. 😂👍
Dana07620 | Dana07620
Deafness as a blessing? A unique perspective on hearing loss 🤷🏻♂️
mplaing | mplaing
Deafness not a dealbreaker, normalise it and don't ostracise 👥
Sardonic_Scazons | Sardonic_Scazons
Heartbreaking hearing loss may be permanent, but hope remains 😢
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Supportive comment helps grieving sister reflect on her actions 🙌
Iwillsingyoulullabys | Iwillsingyoulullabys
NTA and sympathetic towards nephew's hearing loss. Sister may continue behavior.
BreannaMcAwesome | BreannaMcAwesome
Buy headphones for kids to limit decibels. Sister's TA 😑
cedarvhazel | cedarvhazel
Childhood trauma caused by narcissistic parents 😢
bb8chickentendies | bb8chickentendies
NTA. Set boundaries and apologize for poor timing. 🙏
DatChicaPen | DatChicaPen
NTA commenter refuses to engage in family drama 👏
verdebot | verdebot
NTA commenter sympathizes with OP and predicts sister's reaction.
anonanondoot | anonanondoot
Deaf commenter empathizes with nephew's hearing loss 👀
viktoryarozetassi | viktoryarozetassi
NTA calls out entitled sister's behavior, doubts she'll change 😱
Deerpacolyps | Deerpacolyps
Commenter shares experience with hearing loss and offers advice.
chandler-bingaling | chandler-bingaling
Relatable comment about difficult family members 😍
Alliegibs | Alliegibs
Commenter empathizes with sister's guilt but supports OP. NTA 👍
ieya404 | ieya404
Commenter shows empathy for sister's guilt over child's hearing loss 😢
Cucciolia | Cucciolia
Defensive parent refuses to take responsibility for child's hearing loss 🤯
Gamers_are_oppressed | Gamers_are_oppressed
NTA. Redditor shares personal experience and offers helpful advice 👍
Anra7777 | Anra7777
NTA. Family honesty is important 👍
soullessginger93 | soullessginger93
Aunt tries to help, sister blames others for nephew's hearing loss 🤷
beberae87 | beberae87
Setting boundaries with family. NTA 👏
SavageAsperagus | SavageAsperagus
Commenter defends nephew, calls out sister's bad parenting 👏
GhostCandy13 | GhostCandy13
NTA commenter calls out sister's hypocrisy on babysitting 😎
Nielleluvzu628 | Nielleluvzu628
Setting boundaries without enforcing them is counterproductive. 🙅
sweadle | sweadle
Audiologist advises on nephew's hearing loss. Sister should listen 🚯
susanaviieiira | susanaviieiira
Sister gets called out for her behavior. 😎
steelgripphoenix | steelgripphoenix
NTA stands up to sister's guilt trip over nephew's hearing loss 😊
RetractableLanding | RetractableLanding
Clear NTA judgement with no further discussion 👍
Canuhearmegloria | Canuhearmegloria
Sarcastic reply to NTA comment calling them a villain 😂
NatureCarolynGate | NatureCarolynGate
NTA calls out lazy parenting and predicts sister's inevitable return 😎
Western-Result8780 | Western-Result8780
Commenter agrees with NTA and questions volume level 🤔
seba_make | seba_make
NTA solves babysitting issue and calls out BS. 😱
DaisyDA1985 | DaisyDA1985
NTA suggests a sneaky solution to unannounced visitors 🤪
Oh_Wiseone | Oh_Wiseone
Neglectful sister sparks call for social services 🚨
lchastain | lchastain
Commenter supports OP and jokes about babysitting break 😂
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Sister blames nephew's hearing loss on OP despite warnings 🤷♂️
Looming_cat | Looming_cat
Enjoy the child-free time, truth hurts, NTA 👍
monday-night-fuckbal | monday-night-fuckbal
Commenter sympathizes with child and suggests boundary-setting with sister.
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Commenter finds silver lining in sister's behavior towards nephew 🙌
Adora90 | Adora90
Unapologetic commenter stands by truth, deemed NTA by community 👍
Pitrat3 | Pitrat3
Commenter not at fault for nephew's hearing loss 🙂
persephonetulip | persephonetulip
NTA stands up to sister's bad parenting and sets boundaries 👏
Gigafive | Gigafive
NTA suggests sister is unfit parent, predicts family drama 😐
squeaktoy_la | squeaktoy_la
Balanced judgement on nephew's hearing loss responsibility 👍
whoopiecushions | whoopiecushions
Parenting win: Using kid-friendly headphones to prevent hearing loss 👏
ronearc | ronearc
NTA comment blames device dependence for nephew's hearing loss 😱
readersanon | readersanon
Commenter suggests nephew's hearing loss may not be sister's fault. ESH.
MetalUnique | MetalUnique
NTA commenter shows empathy and concern for sister's children 👍
RockNMelanin | RockNMelanin
Commenter empathizes with child's preventable hearing loss. 😢
esqweasya | esqweasya
Commenters agree: Not the a**hole in this situation 👍
Samhain34 | Samhain34
Parent doubts headphones caused hearing loss, calls out family's behavior 🤔
SweeetasCinnamon | SweeetasCinnamon
Audiologist's percentage diagnosis seems fishy, NTA for being skeptical 🤔
dancingpianofairy | dancingpianofairy
Commenter defends the accused sister with a NTA verdict 👍
iThe666 | iThe666
NTA tells sister what she needed to hear. 😊
AdImpressive82 | AdImpressive82
