Imagine being a 17-year-old girl with two younger siblings, working a part-time job, and constantly being expected to take care of your siblings while your mom spends her evenings elsewhere. Sounds frustrating, right? Well, that’s exactly the situation one teenager found herself in. She finally had enough and told her mom that her siblings are not her responsibility. Let’s dive into the story and see what led to this dramatic showdown!
Mom’s Absence: A Daily Routine

Weekends: No Break for Teen

Teen’s Financial Responsibility

Sharing Grocery Duties

Food Disappearing Act

Mom’s Lack of Action

Siblings’ Hunger Complaints ️

Mom’s Furious Reaction

Teen’s Bold Statement

A Trip to the Mall ️

Standing Her Ground

Abandoned at the Mall

Cold Shoulder at Home

Teen’s Bold Stand: Right or Wrong?
So, there you have it – a teenager who’s tired of being treated like a parent to her siblings, finally speaks up and tells her mom that they’re not her responsibility. The drama unfolds as the mom reacts with anger and even abandons her daughter at the mall! But, was the teen right to stand her ground, or should she have been more understanding of her mom’s situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged family dilemma…
NTA. OP’s mom is neglecting her younger siblings. CPS may be necessary.

Teen being parentified by awful mom, commenters offer support.

NTA. Call CPS and get out of there asap
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NTA suggests reporting neglectful mom to CPS for abandonment at mall

NTA for setting boundaries with parentification, but soft YTA for eating in front of neglected siblings

Teen calls out neglectful mother, hopes to leave soon.

NTA! Commenter suggests seeking alternative living arrangements.

Protect your money and yourself. Consider contacting CPS for help.

Take control of your finances and plan your escape!
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Teen calls out mom’s neglectful behavior. NTA

NTA. Teen advises leaving home due to family conflict.

NTA. Take precautions to protect yourself from extreme behavior.

Don’t be a caretaker or babysitter. Move out ASAP!

Commenter and replies censor mom’s insult with humor
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Ready to fly the nest!
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Encouraging advice for a struggling teen.

Don’t be her nanny! Get out when you can

Teen advises others on how to gain financial independence from parents.

Commenter defends teenager’s stance on unfair responsibilities.

Teen threatens to call police on neglectful parent.

Food mysteriously disappears, siblings blamed.

Commenter advises OP to take action against abusive mother.

Teen being parentified, NTA for feeling taken advantage of.

Teen speaks out against mother’s neglect and financial burden.

Commenter sympathizes with NTA, calls out mom’s behavior

Protect your money and stand your ground. NTA

Commenter supports OP’s decision with fiery language

Empowering response to irresponsible parenting.

Teen stands up to neglectful mom, internet applauds

Get out fast! ♀️ Parentification is a form of abuse. #NTA

Teen wants to stop buying food for step-siblings. NTA.

OP seeks advice on updating post. Helpful replies provided.

Escape plan advice for a troubled family situation.

Encouraging words for OP, reminding them to stay strong and smart

Escape the drama! NTA needs to leave toxic household.

Protect your savings from family? NTA advises hiding tactics.

Teen takes responsibility, earns NTA judgement.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions household food situation.

Mystery of the missing food

NTA. Admirable that you helped but mom’s putting too much.

NTA. Polite reminder to mom of her responsibilities.
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Escape while you can! ♀️

Teen asserts mom’s responsibility for siblings. #NTA

Commenter not at fault according to the tone

Commenter supports OP and urges quick action.

Call CPS on abusive mother, save siblings. NTA

Teen takes responsibility, earns NTA judgement

Sibling drama? NTA says enough is enough!

Hands off! ♀️ NTA comment asserts boundaries.

Teen takes responsibility, earns NTA judgement.

Commenter defends teen’s stance on responsibility with fiery language

Teen’s experience of babysitting younger siblings is validated by commenter.

Commenter suggests CPS involvement for parentification.

When a teen has to educate their parent on parentification

NTA suggests calling police for abandonment.
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NTA, protect your credit score!

NTA, but move out! Don’t let your mom take advantage

Teen seeks help to escape abusive parentification. NTA.

Escape plan? NTA suggests becoming an emancipated minor.

Teen calls out irresponsible mom. NTA. Need to move out.

Call CPS? The internet is quick to escalate situations.

Sibling forced to babysit and gamble with mom, NTA for setting boundaries
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Put your life first! Seek help from school or women’s centers. ❤️
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Consider emancipation or staying with another relative. NTA.

Escape the nest! NTA comment encourages teen independence.

Spread love: call your grandparents and check on them.

Teen asserts independence, suggests CPS intervention. Mom overstepping boundaries.

Supportive comment, but no replies yet.

Urgent call to action: report abuse and protect siblings!

Teen advises seeking help, suggests staying with grandma or reporting abuse
