Being a parent of three young children can be quite the challenge, especially when dealing with pushy family members. One dad found himself in a heated situation when his cousin wouldn't stop asking to babysit his four-month-old twins and eighteen-month-old daughter. All three children are breastfed, with the twins being exclusively breastfed (EBF), making it difficult for anyone else to care for them. However, his cousin just wouldn't take no for an answer. 😤
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Dad's Dilemma: Was He Too Harsh? 🤷
After countless attempts to politely decline his cousin's babysitting offers, this dad reached his breaking point and delivered a crude response. While some family members are outraged, his wife found it hilarious. Now, he's left questioning if he was too harsh or if his cousin had it coming. 😬 Let's dive into the internet's thoughts on this family drama...
Kinder wasn't getting the point across, so try something different 😲
evelbug | evelbug
Pushy cousin gets a taste of their own medicine 😈
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Family drama and common sense don't always go together 😒
Groggy_Doggy | Groggy_Doggy
NTA - Cousin's inability to understand 'no' not excused by autism 😲
Accomplished-Sugar-7 | Accomplished-Sugar-7
Spouse defends family, gets complimented. Love wins ❤
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Commenter and reply agree NTA for not leaving newborns with anyone.
Issyswe | Issyswe
Lesbian couple's witty response to cousin's pushiness wins hearts ❤️
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Maturity matters when it comes to babysitting 🤓
Due-Asparagus6479 | Due-Asparagus6479
NTA-mother of autistic child supports dad's boundary setting 😊
heishancell | heishancell
Pushy cousin gets a taste of her own medicine 🤫
Obvious-Result6853 | Obvious-Result6853
NTA dad uses humor to set boundaries with pushy cousin 😊
KaoJin-Wo | KaoJin-Wo
Hold your ground, NTA. Kids aren't dolls 👶
Feisty-stubborn1985 | Feisty-stubborn1985
Suggests alternative bonding activities for cousin, receives mixed responses 🤔
Wild_Ad1498 | Wild_Ad1498
Effective communication tips for saying no to pushy relatives 👍
PANTSorGTFO | PANTSorGTFO
Dad stands up to pushy cousin, hailed as NTA hero 🎉
lattelane682 | lattelane682
Pushy cousin gets put in her place. NTA wins 👏
Ahemera | Ahemera
Pushy cousin gets what she deserves. NTA wins 👏
MomLovesMonsters | MomLovesMonsters
Setting boundaries with pushy family members. 🙅♂️
Intelligent_Stop5564 | Intelligent_Stop5564
Respect boundaries! NTA shuts down pushy cousin 👏
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Blunt honesty prevails: NTA for setting boundaries 👏
Long_Piglet_5313 | Long_Piglet_5313
Setting boundaries with pushy cousin while keeping babies safe. 🙌
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NTA parent defends against pushy cousin, suggests body slam 😳
SASM1983 | SASM1983
Pushy cousin gets put in her place, NTA wins battle 👏
Terijian | Terijian
NTA! 🙌 Firm parenting boundaries are important for family harmony.
frozenmoose55 | frozenmoose55
Clear communication is key. NTA. 👍
Remaix | Remaix
Family calls him stuck up for setting boundaries. NTA 👍
esmithedm | esmithedm
Setting boundaries: NTA's response to pushy cousin 🙌
MounMan37 | MounMan37
NTA, but her parents should've backed you up 🙅
Useful_Experience423 | Useful_Experience423
NTA, apologize for speaking harshly and offer alternative solutions. 👍
EwokCafe | EwokCafe
Pushy cousin gets put in her place by dad. 👏
Radio_Caroline79 | Radio_Caroline79
Cousin's age questioned, turns out to be legal drinking age 🍻
kristinaEP | kristinaEP
Firmly saying no is important. NTA, don't apologize. 😊
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Dad shuts down pushy cousin's bottle-feeding suggestion 🙌
WabbitFan | WabbitFan
Protecting our kids from cousin on spectrum, NTA 👍
pezfan | pezfan
NTA suggests a helpful strategy for dealing with pushy people 👏
Icythyosaurus | Icythyosaurus
Father's delayed reaction to cousin's behavior sparks discussion. NTA 👍
Annual-Ad8415 | Annual-Ad8415
Pushy cousin gets what she deserves, NTA dad wins 😎
Due-Golf-611 | Due-Golf-611
Mom's impressive breastfeeding skills awe commenter and prompt funny replies 😂
QueenofThorns7 | QueenofThorns7
NTA but be careful with language around autistic kids 🤔
YouFlatterMeBrian | YouFlatterMeBrian
Family ultimatums over children? NTA, take a break 🙌
Anchonmymind | Anchonmymind
Breastfeeding mom praised for standing up to pushy cousin 👏
AppalachianEnvy | AppalachianEnvy
Understanding the spectrum and boundaries, empathy over annoyance. 💚
LowDiamond9055 | LowDiamond9055
Breastfeeding mix-up leads to humorous comment thread 😂
Vicks_Jayy | Vicks_Jayy
Pushy cousin gets shut down by dad. NTA wins 👏
heatherlincoln | heatherlincoln
Setting boundaries with pushy relatives and ableism. #NTA 👏
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Polite NTA comment defends dad's 'not crude' response 💩
loginorregister9 | loginorregister9
Saying NO is important 🙌
Banyap | Banyap
Setting boundaries is key. Pushy family members are exhausting 😑
Melody_Off_Key | Melody_Off_Key
Family drama-free time coming up after pushy cousin incident 👌
Realistic-Animator-3 | Realistic-Animator-3
Protecting our kids always comes first! NTA 👏
MrsJ88 | MrsJ88
Directness is key when dealing with pushy relatives. NTA 👍
Eneicia | Eneicia
Commenter shows empathy towards autistic cousin, suggests mending relationship.
untitledartist | untitledartist
NTA, refusing to let pushy cousin babysit. Family drama ensues 🤷♂️
DDecimal | DDecimal
Breastfeeding boundaries respected. No need for pushy babysitter. NTA 👍
amandapandab | amandapandab
Polite but firm boundaries win the babysitting battle 🙌
JBB2002902 | JBB2002902
Autism doesn't excuse bad behavior, says fellow autistic commenter 🤔
Vedis-4444 | Vedis-4444
Lesbian joke lands well, NTA OP keeps wife entertained 😂
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Clever tactic to deal with pushy family members 😎
IslandBitching | IslandBitching
Advice for handling social cues with cousin on autism spectrum 🧩
Jazzberry555 | Jazzberry555
Advice on how to communicate boundaries effectively with pushy relatives 👍
MadWitchLibrarian | MadWitchLibrarian
Respecting boundaries is key, even when it's hard. 🙌
marigold2b | marigold2b
Sleep-deprived dad shuts down pushy cousin, family needs chill 😴
tnscatterbrain | tnscatterbrain
Blunt honesty is key with autism. NTA for setting boundaries. 👍
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Clear and concise, NTA stands their ground 👍
Friendly_Tangelo1197 | Friendly_Tangelo1197
Entitled cousin gets put in their place. NTA wins 👏
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Parental boundaries respected with grace 👍
HolyUnicornBatman | HolyUnicornBatman
Pushy cousin gets put in her place by fed-up dad 😏
Reading4LifeForever | Reading4LifeForever
Setting boundaries with family 👍🏻
Educational-Scene497 | Educational-Scene497
Cousin's inappropriate request leads to family drama. NTA wins.
transport_goddess707 | transport_goddess707
NTA. Kids are not toys 👶
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