We've all heard the saying, 'My house, my rules,' right? 😏 Well, one woman is standing her ground when it comes to her cousin's demands for childcare. The two cousins, who were raised as sisters, have middle school aged children and have grown apart over the years. When the cousin struggles to find a suitable job and needs childcare, our protagonist offers to help out. However, things take a turn when the cousin hears about her children's experiences at their temporary home. 🤯👩👧👦
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This woman's generous offer to help her cousin with childcare quickly turns into a family feud when the cousin demands a strict routine for her kids. 🥊😤 Despite the protagonist's laid-back approach to childcare, her own kids are thriving. As the family weighs in with their opinions, our protagonist stands her ground, refusing to change her well-working system. 💪👩👧👦 Let's see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation... 🍿
NTA. Free childcare doesn't mean you have to follow rules. 😱
eat_a_dick_por_favor | eat_a_dick_por_favor
Unpaid childcare, no rules, and no appreciation? Definitely NTA 😊
PhilRiverStreet180 | PhilRiverStreet180
NTA. The entitlement and audacity is shocking. 😱
Dont-trust-it | Dont-trust-it
Parenting style debate: NTA for not providing perfect environment 🙏
Master-Manipulation | Master-Manipulation
Accommodating OP shuts down entitled cousin 🙅♀️👋
Resting-Stitch-Face | Resting-Stitch-Face
NTA commenter defends childcare style against criticism with thoughtful response 🤔
denasher | denasher
NTA. Providing free childcare doesn't mean you're obligated to parent her way 🙅
TurbulentLettuce4399 | TurbulentLettuce4399
Generous cousin defends woman's childcare style, suggests homemade lunch 🍱
WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
NTA. Providing free childcare doesn't mean you have to cater to her preferences. 🤷
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N T A for not doing homework with kids, they help each other 👍
Qjfomentl | Qjfomentl
Demanding cousin causes outrage over childcare 😱
plch_plch | plch_plch
Setting boundaries with family over childcare. NTA 👍
snickers2120 | snickers2120
Demanding free childcare? Not the a**hole move. 😎
EvocativeEnigma | EvocativeEnigma
Cousin expects free childcare with strict rules. NTA.
No-Jellyfish-1208 | No-Jellyfish-1208
Set your rules, not your cousin's. NTA 👍
Individual_Ad_9213 | Individual_Ad_9213
NTA for not wanting to do cousin's parental responsibilities 👍
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NTA for setting rules in your own home for free childcare 👍
Sylvurphlame | Sylvurphlame
NTA refuses to babysit entitled cousin's kids. 🙌
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Choosing beggar cousin demands free childcare and criticizes it. NTA.
DidntAskDontCare | DidntAskDontCare
Free childcare, no complaints allowed 🙄
PoorCorrelation | PoorCorrelation
Ungrateful cousin getting free childcare, NTA. End it now. 😱
starchy2ber | starchy2ber
Aunt thinks kids shouldn't have fun all the time 🤔 NTA suggests babysitter
pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56
Assertive NTA comment defends parenting style in own home 💪
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NTA. Family's parenting style is miserable. Find alternative childcare. 😱
Cosmicshimmer | Cosmicshimmer
Ungrateful cousin? NTA for setting childcare boundaries 😊
walnutwithteeth | walnutwithteeth
Politely decline and move on. Your mental health matters too 🙏
Cat_got_ya_tongue | Cat_got_ya_tongue
Don't let entitled family members dictate your childcare style. 👍
Sarahh236 | Sarahh236
NTA. Cousin has no right to be mad at free childcare 😱
Cat_on_the_run | Cat_on_the_run
Stand your ground! 🤜 You're doing her a favor. 👍
phnmnl-cnfdnc | phnmnl-cnfdnc
Finding a compromise for childcare styles can be difficult 😔
DanMarinosDolphins | DanMarinosDolphins
Curious commenter asks about kids' homework and lunch habits 🤔
trytryagainn | trytryagainn
Demanding free childcare to follow your routine? Not cool. NTA 👍
slydog4100 | slydog4100
Concerned about homework routine change and its impact on grades 🤔
fuzzy_mic | fuzzy_mic
Woman defends her childcare style, not the a-hole 👍
PA_Archer | PA_Archer
Free childcare, but disagreement over traditional meals vs healthy meals 🥗
susanbiddleross | susanbiddleross
Commenter calls out cousin's parenting style, predicts family estrangement.
bellyjellykoolaid | bellyjellykoolaid
Setting boundaries with family. 👍
Dimityblue | Dimityblue
Unapologetic babysitter stands up for her childcare style 💪
SavageInkStudios | SavageInkStudios
Savage response to entitled cousin. 😎
saveyboy | saveyboy
Commenter defends woman's childcare style, calls 'no fun' rule 'bullshit' 😍
NotSoLilNegro | NotSoLilNegro
NTA stands up to controlling cousin over free childcare 😊
emr830 | emr830
Commenter supports OP's parenting, gives NTA verdict 👍
Mightybean0872 | Mightybean0872
Fiery comment shuts down entitled cousin's childcare demands 🔥
Nickyx13 | Nickyx13
Hiring an employee vs. asking for free family help 🙌
tammigirl6767 | tammigirl6767
Free childcare doesn't mean sacrificing parenting style. NTA 👏
SleepyBee7 | SleepyBee7
NTA stands up to entitled cousin's childcare demands 😊
MadTrophyWife | MadTrophyWife
Free babysitting, demanding routine? NTA shuts it down 👏
AwkwardAd6399 | AwkwardAd6399
Cousin upset over kids having fun at the park 🤪
hammocks_ | hammocks_
Respect a loose schedule, not sacrifice all your time 👍
BeTheCheeto | BeTheCheeto
Stand your ground! 🙌 Your routine, your rules. #NTA
natinatinatinat | natinatinatinat
Overprotective cousin outraged by reasonable childcare style 😒
Zur3t4 | Zur3t4
Empowering response to cousin's criticism 💪
HidingInYourAttic_ | HidingInYourAttic_
Setting boundaries with family 👍
wiktorf | wiktorf
Cousin expects free childcare to follow her strict rules 😱
asphodel2020 | asphodel2020
NTA for watching her kids for free and keeping a good routine 👍
SilverSnakes8 | SilverSnakes8
Setting boundaries: NTA stands up to entitled cousin 😎
AmethysstFire | AmethysstFire
NTA for setting boundaries on weird parenting style 🙂
Lotex_Style | Lotex_Style
NTA and doing a favor, cousin should have communicated better 👍
G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
Empowering response to cousin's criticism of childcare approach 💪
MorgainofAvalon | MorgainofAvalon
Free childcare, NTA. She can pay if she's unhappy 👍
A_Brit_Abroad | A_Brit_Abroad
Woman stands up for fair pay in childcare. NTA.
Jeffinmpls | Jeffinmpls
Take the free childcare or find somewhere else. Don't complain! 🙅
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Let kids have fun or they'll go wild in college 😱
thebutchone | thebutchone
OP is NAH for providing free childcare, cousin might feel inadequate
Suspicious_Travel_99 | Suspicious_Travel_99
Woman's cousin demands entitled childcare, commenter suggests alternatives. 👍
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My house, my rules. Cousin can't expect identical experience. 😱
smartiesmouth | smartiesmouth
Commenter defends woman's childcare style with NTA acronym 🙌
roxiirue | roxiirue
Setting boundaries for childcare, gratitude appreciated 🙏
jammy913 | jammy913
