Man Refuses to Babysit Nephew After Being Deemed Untrustworthy 😱🍼

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Picture this: a successful 28-year-old man, living the bachelor life, enjoying nights out and the occasional music festival. He's got a high-paying job and a good head on his shoulders. But when his brother and sister-in-law have a child, they make it clear they don't trust him to babysit their son. Fast forward to a late-night emergency, and suddenly, he's their last resort. What happens next is a rollercoaster of emotions, conflict, and a whole lot of drama. 🎢🍿

The Bachelor Uncle 🕺

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Labeled Untrustworthy 😔

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A Time and Place for Everything 🕰️

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The Late-Night Call 🌙📞

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Last Resort 😨

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Brother's Desperation 🆘

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Setting Boundaries 🚧

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The Confrontation 😡

brokentrustahole | brokentrustahole

SIL's Interrogation 🔍

brokentrustahole | brokentrustahole

Backing Out 🙅‍♂️

brokentrustahole | brokentrustahole

All's Well That Ends Well? 🏥

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Brother's Disapproval 😠

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Standing His Ground 🛑

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Mom Gets Involved 📱

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Caught in the Crossfire: Who's the Real A**hole? 🎯

So, our bachelor uncle finds himself in quite the predicament. After being deemed untrustworthy by his brother and sister-in-law, he's suddenly their only option during a late-night emergency. But when he tries to help, SIL's anger and distrust cause him to back out. Now, he's facing backlash from his family, with even his mom suggesting he should apologize. But should he? Or is SIL's stubbornness the real issue here? Let's dive into the internet's top responses to this family drama. 🍵🔥

NTA. Commenters support OP's decision and criticize brother and SIL.

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NTA for not babysitting nephew, brother and SIL at fault 👍

DoyersDoyers | DoyersDoyers

NTA for respecting SIL's NO, but SIL had a legit concern 👍

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NTA stands up to unreasonable sister-in-law, commenters support decision. 👏

idrow1 | idrow1

Brother and SIL both AH for putting OP in tough spot 😠

jkl545454 | jkl545454

NTA for respecting SIL's boundaries, damned if you do/don't 😱

Disastrous_Home186 | Disastrous_Home186

NTA, don't babysit if there's no trust 😜

OverTheMoon82 | OverTheMoon82

NTA, but your mom is - she didn't hear the whole story 🤷‍♂️

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NTA for refusing to babysit nephew against parent's wishes 👍

cdifl | cdifl

NTA. Tough situation, but OP made the right call 👍

HowToFixOurDemocracy | HowToFixOurDemocracy

Commenter questions the story's inconsistencies, receives possible explanations. 🤔

JabbaInBlueJeans | JabbaInBlueJeans

Brother puts him in a tough spot, NTA for refusing 👍

dreadedbeedee | dreadedbeedee

SIL doesn't trust him with nephew, but brother-in-law does. Awkward.

srhfay | srhfay

NTA but SIL's perception of you is causing issues 😕

mynuet | mynuet

Maturely declining to babysit nephew, praised for honesty and responsibility 👍

chadbelles101 | chadbelles101

NTA for not wanting to babysit nephew due to drug stigma 👍

cisero | cisero

Rejected as babysitter, NTA stands up for himself 🙌

Smitty80015 | Smitty80015

Brother and SIL seem toxic. NTA for not babysitting nephew 👍

SnooLemons4637 | SnooLemons4637

Commenter jokes about drug collection, receives humorous replies.

Familiar_Living_5815 | Familiar_Living_5815

Commenter supports man's decision not to babysit nephew. 👍

TinySparklyThings | TinySparklyThings

NTA for refusing to babysit nephew due to non-childproofed house 😱

urbanista12 | urbanista12

NTA. Wise decision to stay out of it and respect SIL's reaction 👍

lonnielee3 | lonnielee3

NTA commenter defends respecting mother's wishes, suggests video call drama.

copper_rabbit | copper_rabbit

NTA stands firm in respecting SIL's wishes and boundaries 💪

Jenny-Greenteeth | Jenny-Greenteeth

NTA! You deserve an apology 👏

John_JayKay | John_JayKay

Commenter asks for more context on SIL's concerns about babysitting.

hyperside89 | hyperside89

NTA refuses to babysit nephew, commenters debate handling of situation 😍

Only-Primary-6584 | Only-Primary-6584

Uncle stands his ground and sets boundaries with family 👍

thicklover | thicklover

Standing up for yourself: NTA refuses to babysit nephew 💪

PM_ME_LASAGNA_ | PM_ME_LASAGNA_

NAH verdict reached on babysitting dispute 👍

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Demanding an apology for being deemed untrustworthy. 😒

CarpeCyprinidae | CarpeCyprinidae

Respect boundaries: NTA for not insisting on babysitting against wishes 👍

InsideWafer | InsideWafer

Don't babysit if they don't trust you. NTA 👍

theFartingCarp | theFartingCarp

Supportive comment defends OP's decision to not babysit nephew.

Llyfyrs | Llyfyrs

Curiosity arises over the missing SIL's perspective 🤔

InfamousBuzzBuzzBee | InfamousBuzzBuzzBee

Brother lies to wife, expects OP to babysit; NTA for refusing 👍

Kettlewise | Kettlewise

Brother breaks boundary, OP not at fault. NTA 👍

Dogismygod | Dogismygod

OP did nothing wrong, mom needs to butt out 😠

bmoreskyandsea | bmoreskyandsea

Commenter agrees with man's decision not to babysit nephew 👍

Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone

Respecting boundaries is important, brother was the real AH 👍

EmilieVitnux | EmilieVitnux

Brother wanted me to kidnap my nephew? NTA, that's insane! 🤯

AreWeHavingFunYet557 | AreWeHavingFunYet557

Family drama and double standards. NTA for setting boundaries.

mm172 | mm172

Don't be a patsy. Build a relationship with honesty 👍

IGuesslllContribute | IGuesslllContribute

Commenter defends OP's decision, calls sister 'nuts' 😒

iluvcats17 | iluvcats17

Professional childcare workers have lives outside of work too 👨🏻‍🎤. NTA made a good call.

TheBaddestPatsy | TheBaddestPatsy

Uncle Buck reference sparks playful banter in comment section 😂🤣

irishgurl71 | irishgurl71

NTA for refusing to babysit nephew after being deemed untrustworthy 🙌

dane_crane | dane_crane

Respecting boundaries is not wrong. NTA 👍

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NTA- Family drama and accusations, stand your ground and refuse.

MrsBarneyFife | MrsBarneyFife

Late 20s, partying, and untrustworthy? NTA for refusing babysitting duties 😊

gamergirlCOS19 | gamergirlCOS19

SIL didn't give him a choice, NTA for refusing babysitting 🙌

Ac1dosis | Ac1dosis

Family drama and spineless brother, commenter supports OP's decision. 🙌

yeahnoyeahnoyeahno30 | yeahnoyeahnoyeahno30

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