Imagine being adopted into a loving family, only to have one sibling constantly remind you that you don't belong. That's the story of a 20-year-old woman who was adopted by her half-brother and his wife when she was 16. While the rest of the family welcomed her with open arms, one sibling, the so-called 'golden child,' made life difficult. Now, this same sibling is begging her to babysit his baby, but she's not having any of it! 😤 Read on to find out why...
Adopted Sister Refuses to Babysit 'Golden Child's' Baby 😲 But There's More to the Story!
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The Adoption: A New Family 💕
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The Golden Child: Meet Chad 😒
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Chad's Insensitive Behavior 😠
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Chad's Anger Issues and Privileges 🤯
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Public Humiliation: Not His Sister 😢
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Chad's Ongoing Cruelty 💔
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Avoiding Chad: Family Pictures Only 📸
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Mom's Reaction: Still Her Kid 😔
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The Babysitting Request 🍼
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The Clingy Baby and Insomniac Aunt 🌙
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Why They Chose Her 🤔
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Sister's Anger: Family Wants to See the Baby 👶
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The Dilemma: To Babysit or Not? 🤷♀️
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The Ultimate Decision: Family Loyalty vs. Self-Respect 🥊
So, our protagonist is faced with a tough decision: should she help her cruel half-brother by babysitting his clingy baby, or stand her ground and refuse? 😓 It's a classic tale of family loyalty vs. self-respect. But is she in the wrong for not wanting to be around the baby because of its father's hurtful words? 🤔 Let's see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation...
Charge hourly rates and decline job out of loyalty. NTA 😎
AttemptedAdult | AttemptedAdult
Stand your ground and charge absurd rate if you babysit! 💪💰
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Adopted parents favored one child and ignored toxic behavior 😔
WhiskeyCheddar | WhiskeyCheddar
NTA. Family expects too much from a stranger. 😲
FitOrFat-1999 | FitOrFat-1999
Respectful NTA declines babysitting for entitled 'golden child' 🙏
StarfoxXSS | StarfoxXSS
Sibling rivalry and redemption: NTA for refusing babysitting favor 👍
FrozenEagles | FrozenEagles
NTA refuses to babysit 'golden child's' baby, commenters suggest setting boundaries.
PeteyPorkchops | PeteyPorkchops
No obligation to help those who treat you poorly 🙌
Global_Technology996 | Global_Technology996
🤔 Suspicious motives behind brother's request for babysitting favor.
Ancient_List | Ancient_List
Don't be a doormat! NTA stands up to entitled AH 😏
Acceptable-Read-5428 | Acceptable-Read-5428
Assertive response to entitled family members 😠
Quiet-Essay-9268 | Quiet-Essay-9268
Sibling abuse and favoritism. NTA for setting boundaries 👏
cattripper | cattripper
Don't be guilt-tripped into babysitting for free 🙅🏻
MissSuzieSunshine | MissSuzieSunshine
Don't let the 'golden child' guilt you into babysitting 🙌
tosser9212 | tosser9212
Family is a two-way street 👭👥 NTA stands firm
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
NTA calmly explains traumatic past and sets boundaries with family 👏
Deb_33 | Deb_33
Don't be obligated to help an a**hole 👎
murphy2345678 | murphy2345678
Mom's involvement suspected in babysitting dispute 🤔
y3s1canr3ad | y3s1canr3ad
NTA for setting boundaries with entitled family members 🙌
tkdwarriorprincess | tkdwarriorprincess
Setting boundaries with entitled family members. NTA 👍
PairFriendly877 | PairFriendly877
NTA: You don't owe him anything after years of mistreatment 👍
RedRose_812 | RedRose_812
Stand your ground and cut out entitled family members 👊
ChihuahuaMafia | ChihuahuaMafia
Public humiliation adds context to NTA response 👍
Intelligent_Stop5564 | Intelligent_Stop5564
Polite response to entitled request. NTA 👍
OneRespect11 | OneRespect11
Don't owe him a thing! 👍 Life doesn't work that way.
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Commenter questions the brother's motives for asking her to babysit 🤔
FiSouthpaw | FiSouthpaw
Commenter defends OP's claim of being treated differently by family. 🙅♀️
GodzillaAteMyTaco | GodzillaAteMyTaco
Chad's ulterior motives exposed, NTA stands their ground 😎
tramc31 | tramc31
Don't be a doormat for entitled family members! 👍
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NTA but open to mend relationship with brother and nephew 🙏
tinaciv | tinaciv
NTA and a witty reminder that she's still family 😎
sparkly_wolf | sparkly_wolf
NTA stands up to entitled 'golden child' sibling 👏
Unhappysong-6653 | Unhappysong-6653
NTA stands up to entitled family expectations 💪
majere616 | majere616
Brother disowns sister, can't expect her to babysit 🙌
ButterscotchOk7516 | ButterscotchOk7516
Commenter shares their difficult upbringing and questions the safety of the adopted siblings' home 🏠
HannahAnthonia | HannahAnthonia
Commenter calls out family's selfishness and supports OP. 👏
Chemical_Relation008 | Chemical_Relation008
Refusing to babysit for entitled family member. NTA, protect yourself! 🙏
Sel-Reddit | Sel-Reddit
Commenter advises against babysitting due to potential mistreatment and abuse 😕
Neither-Entrance-208 | Neither-Entrance-208
Commenter gives judgment and leaves us curious about context.
Jaded-Permission-324 | Jaded-Permission-324
Golden boy gets what he deserves! NTA wins!
Prestigious_Isopod72 | Prestigious_Isopod72
No obligation to babysit the 'golden child's' brat. NTA 👍
CJCreggsGoldfish | CJCreggsGoldfish
Choosing family over strangers. NTA wins the babysitting debate. 😊
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Stand your ground, OP! 💪🏻 You don't owe Chad anything.
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You don't owe your time to someone who disowns you. 👍
WriteUrOwnEnding | WriteUrOwnEnding
Sibling refuses to babysit entitled brother's child. No family discount! 😈
RagedTech99 | RagedTech99
Sassy NTA commenter won't babysit 'golden child's' baby for free 😎
sailorandromeda | sailorandromeda
NTA, being brought in as a sister didn't help his brattiness 🤬
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Boundaries set with family. No babysitting for 'golden child'.
Trina608 | Trina608
NTA stands up for boundaries with adopted family 👏
No-System-3032 | No-System-3032
Family drama: NTA refuses to babysit 'golden child's' baby 😕
SnooWords4839 | SnooWords4839
Stand your ground and charge them for babysitting 👍
coyotecantspell | coyotecantspell
Savage response to entitled 'golden child' brother 😎
Prestigious-Name-323 | Prestigious-Name-323
Commenter questions unconventional family labels 🤔
Codename-Gizmo | Codename-Gizmo
Mystery of Chad's identity deepens in NTA comment section 🤔
Direct-Plum-3558 | Direct-Plum-3558
Chad disowns sister, begs for babysitting. NTA says no. 😍
Tiny_Willingness_686 | Tiny_Willingness_686
Standing up for oneself. No obligation to babysit. 👍
Quix66 | Quix66
Adoptee calls out family favoritism and unacceptable behavior 😱
tahtahme | tahtahme
Sibling rivalry over first grandchild sparks heated comment thread 🤬
QueenCleopatra1 | QueenCleopatra1
NTA but maybe he's trying to patch things up 🤔
bitinmytongue | bitinmytongue
NTA. The commenter shares their own experience and suggests fair payment.
gwetherwaxx | gwetherwaxx
Learn to Medium Chill and drop the rope. Don't acquiesce.
jackieatx | jackieatx
Commenter advises OP to be cautious of 'Golden Child' brother 👀
donuthole_seven | donuthole_seven
The mystery of the update has been solved 👍
slicedchicken480 | slicedchicken480
Commenter supports OP's actions, curious about additional context.
West-Ad-7229 | West-Ad-7229
NTA comment receives no replies 🤷♀️
GoodRiver9770 | GoodRiver9770
Not the a**hole - but what's the backstory? 🤔
Total-Hour-4445 | Total-Hour-4445
NTA stands up for herself and prioritizes her own well-being 👏
TechnicalConclusion6 | TechnicalConclusion6
Satisfying revenge on entitled 'golden child' sibling 👌
VintageSed | VintageSed
NTA suggests a power dynamic. Who should apologize first? 🤔
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Why would Chad and Mrs. Chad force an unwilling babysitter? 🤔
Lucia37 | Lucia37
Family or not, favors go both ways 👍
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Cut ties and move on: NTA comment suggests drastic solution.
Wendell-at2020 | Wendell-at2020
Paid babysitting or no babysitting at all. Money talks 💰
SmadaSlaguod | SmadaSlaguod
Family doesn't mean being taken advantage of. NTA 👍
swedeintheus | swedeintheus