Adopted Sister Refuses to Babysit ‘Golden Child’s’ Baby But There’s More to the Story!

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…

The Adoption: A New Family

The Golden Child: Meet Chad

Chad’s Insensitive Behavior

Chad’s Anger Issues and Privileges

Public Humiliation: Not His Sister

Chad’s Ongoing Cruelty

Avoiding Chad: Family Pictures Only

Mom’s Reaction: Still Her Kid

The Babysitting Request

The Clingy Baby and Insomniac Aunt

Why They Chose Her

Sister’s Anger: Family Wants to See the Baby

The Dilemma: To Babysit or Not? ‍♀️

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

Stand your ground and charge absurd rate if you babysit!

Adopted parents favored one child and ignored toxic behavior

NTA. Family expects too much from a stranger.

Respectful NTA declines babysitting for entitled ‘golden child’

Sibling rivalry and redemption: NTA for refusing babysitting favor

NTA refuses to babysit ‘golden child’s’ baby, commenters suggest setting boundaries.

No obligation to help those who treat you poorly

Suspicious motives behind brother’s request for babysitting favor.

Don’t be a doormat! NTA stands up to entitled AH

Assertive response to entitled family members

Sibling abuse and favoritism. NTA for setting boundaries

Don’t be guilt-tripped into babysitting for free

Don’t let the ‘golden child’ guilt you into babysitting

Family is a two-way street NTA stands firm

NTA calmly explains traumatic past and sets boundaries with family

Don’t be obligated to help an a**hole

Mom’s involvement suspected in babysitting dispute

NTA for setting boundaries with entitled family members

Setting boundaries with entitled family members. NTA

NTA: You don’t owe him anything after years of mistreatment

Stand your ground and cut out entitled family members

Public humiliation adds context to NTA response

Polite response to entitled request. NTA

Don’t owe him a thing! Life doesn’t work that way.

Commenter questions the brother’s motives for asking her to babysit

Commenter defends OP’s claim of being treated differently by family. ‍♀️

Chad’s ulterior motives exposed, NTA stands their ground

Don’t be a doormat for entitled family members!

NTA but open to mend relationship with brother and nephew

NTA and a witty reminder that she’s still family

NTA stands up to entitled ‘golden child’ sibling

NTA stands up to entitled family expectations

Brother disowns sister, can’t expect her to babysit

Commenter shares their difficult upbringing and questions the safety of the adopted siblings’ home

Commenter calls out family’s selfishness and supports OP.

Refusing to babysit for entitled family member. NTA, protect yourself!

Commenter advises against babysitting due to potential mistreatment and abuse

Commenter gives judgment and leaves us curious about context.

Golden boy gets what he deserves! NTA wins!

No obligation to babysit the ‘golden child’s’ brat. NTA

Choosing family over strangers. NTA wins the babysitting debate.

Stand your ground, OP! You don’t owe Chad anything.

You don’t owe your time to someone who disowns you.

Sibling refuses to babysit entitled brother’s child. No family discount!

Sassy NTA commenter won’t babysit ‘golden child’s’ baby for free

NTA, being brought in as a sister didn’t help his brattiness

Boundaries set with family. No babysitting for ‘golden child’.

NTA stands up for boundaries with adopted family

Family drama: NTA refuses to babysit ‘golden child’s’ baby

Stand your ground and charge them for babysitting

Savage response to entitled ‘golden child’ brother

Commenter questions unconventional family labels

Mystery of Chad’s identity deepens in NTA comment section

Chad disowns sister, begs for babysitting. NTA says no.

Standing up for oneself. No obligation to babysit.

Adoptee calls out family favoritism and unacceptable behavior

Sibling rivalry over first grandchild sparks heated comment thread

NTA but maybe he’s trying to patch things up

NTA. The commenter shares their own experience and suggests fair payment.

Learn to Medium Chill and drop the rope. Don’t acquiesce.

Commenter advises OP to be cautious of ‘Golden Child’ brother

The mystery of the update has been solved

Commenter supports OP’s actions, curious about additional context.

NTA comment receives no replies ‍♀️

Not the a**hole – but what’s the backstory?

NTA stands up for herself and prioritizes her own well-being

Satisfying revenge on entitled ‘golden child’ sibling

NTA suggests a power dynamic. Who should apologize first?

Why would Chad and Mrs. Chad force an unwilling babysitter?

Family or not, favors go both ways

Cut ties and move on: NTA comment suggests drastic solution.

Paid babysitting or no babysitting at all. Money talks

Family doesn’t mean being taken advantage of. NTA