Imagine being a shy, introverted 15-year-old girl, excited to attend a small party with friends, only to be forced into babysitting your step-siblings instead. That’s exactly what happened to one teenager, whose mom (34F) discovered her ex-husband’s new wife (36F) had concocted a cruel plan to teach her daughter a lesson. The stepmom, who has four children of her own, insisted that the girl should be more involved with her step-siblings, even though the teen felt uncomfortable with the responsibility. But when the stepmom’s scheme went too far, the girl’s mom stepped in to save the day.
Introverted Daughter vs. Stepmom

Forced Bonding ♀️

Stepmom’s Expectations

Daughter’s Discomfort

Party Time?

Stepmom’s Cruel Move

Mom to the Rescue ♀️

The Truth Comes Out

Dad’s Reaction

Apologies and Consequences ♂️

Stepmom’s Accusations

Mom Saves the Day, but Stepmom’s Not Happy
After discovering her daughter’s distress, this mom swooped in to save the day, only to uncover the stepmom’s cruel intentions. The girl’s father, furious with his wife’s actions, is now considering divorce due to the danger she put all five children in. But instead of owning up to her mistakes, the stepmom is lashing out, accusing the mom of ‘babying’ her child. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this explosive family drama…
Stepmom wants free childcare, treating daughter like a live-in nanny. NTA

Stepmom wants 15yo stepdaughter to babysit in the middle of night
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Protect your daughter at all costs from the wicked stepmother

NTA! Leaving an infant with a 15-year-old is child abuse

NTA for standing up for daughter’s safety

NTA. Ex’s wife exploiting daughter for childcare, not safe emotionally

Stepmom turned evil after having a baby. NTA for saying no

Prioritizing daughter’s well-being over stepmom’s cruel scheme. NTA

NTA defends 15-year-old girl forced to babysit stepmom’s kids
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Ex-husband supports mom after stepmom’s cruel babysitting scheme

Dad stands up for daughter against cruel stepmom. Rare miracle

Stepmom exposed for cruel babysitting scheme. NTA’s response wins.

Commenter defends OP in babysitting scheme

Stepmom’s unfair treatment of babysitter exposed. NTA wins.
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Protecting her daughter against cruel stepmom

Stepmom refuses to let stepson change diapers

Empathetic NTA comment suggests communication and support for child’s choice

Stepmom’s abusive behavior towards teen babysitting is outrageous

Stepmom crosses the line, commenter calls her out with humor

Commenters discuss possible reasons for unfair babysitting arrangement

Supportive commenters validate mom’s concerns about stepmom’s behavior

Mom defends herself against cruel stepmom’s babysitting scheme. #NTA

Mom stands up for daughter, questions babysitter’s competence

Ex-husband agrees: stepmom is the only a**hole here

Commenter suggests calling cops for child abandonment.

Stepmom using daughter as nanny/maid – NTA takes action

Exposing the stepmom’s cruel babysitting scheme. NTA for sure

Exposing the stepmom’s crazy babysitting scheme. NTA did right.

Fight for custody with your daughter. NTA

Protecting daughter from step-monster: NTA, divorce necessary

NTA stands up to lazy stepmom in babysitting scheme

Support for mom’s custody battle against cruel stepmom

Teen forced to babysit without consent, mom suggests calling police

Ex-husband’s new wife is a terrible babysitter. NTA wins!
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Clear-cut judgement! NTA obviously

Ex’s new partner traps daughter with babysitting, ex takes action

Stepmom uses daughter as unpaid nanny, NTA takes action

Daughter not obligated to babysit, NTA.

Stepmother’s toxic behavior towards daughter raises red flags

Parenting done right! Standing up against mistreatment

Commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes stepmom’s behavior.

Former CPS worker warns of stepmom’s negligence and emotional abuse

Protecting your child from abuse is not babying them

Divorce her for your daughter’s sake! Horrible stepmom. NTA
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Letting step kids bond naturally is key

Revisit custody agreement. Daughter can decide who to stay with

Co-parenting success! NTA for exposing stepmom’s cruel scheme

Revising custody agreement is crucial to protect your daughter

NTA suggests calling CPS on cruel stepmom

Stepmom’s cruel babysitting scheme enrages readers

Stepmom forces daughter to do free childcare, mom exposes scheme. NTA

Sibling babysitting is not a substitute for responsible parenting

NTA and ready to lawyer up!

Divorce the stepmom? Commenters agree after cruel babysitting scheme.

Stepmom exploits child for free labor, father turns a blind eye

Stepmom’s cruel babysitting scheme exposed, NTA stands up for kids

Stepmom wants a free babysitter, NTA for saying no

14-year-old son should help and daughter may have ADHD. NTA.

Protect your baby!

Supportive comment section cheers on good parenting and ex’s loyalty
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Stepmom’s babysitting scheme backfires. NTA takes a stand

Protect your daughter from cruel stepmom and ex-husband’s negligence
