Picture this: a family gathering after months of being cooped up due to the pandemic. Everyone's catching up, and the topic of babysitting comes up. One couple pays their son to babysit his younger sibling, while another couple doesn't. Cue the drama! 😲 The sister-in-law (SIL) isn't too pleased about the babysitting pay, and things get heated. Let's dive into this family conflict and see who's in the right. 🍿
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The Family Gathering 🏡
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Babysitting Pay Comes Up 💰
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SIL Disagrees 😒
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The Debate Begins 🗣️
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Wife Gets Annoyed 😠
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Defending the Babysitting Pay 💪
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In-Laws Agree 👍
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SIL's Sour Mood 😒
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Post-Gathering Drama 📲
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Confusion Sets In 😕
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Was It Rude? 🤔
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The Big Question ❓
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The Babysitting Pay Dilemma: Who's Right? 🤷
This family gathering turned sour when the topic of babysitting pay came up. While one couple believes in paying their son to babysit his younger sibling, the sister-in-law thinks it's ridiculous and spoiling him. The debate gets heated, and the sister-in-law ends up in a sour mood for the rest of the evening. Later, she sends a text accusing the couple of making her look bad. Now, the couple is left wondering if they were in the wrong or if the sister-in-law is just overreacting. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐
NTA and keep paying your son OP, your reasoning is sound 👍
NannyBismo | NannyBismo
NTA commenter calls out narcissistic mom, sparks discussion 🤯
B4pangea | B4pangea
NTA. Using kids for 'free labor' is abusive 😡
Throwawayyy987573 | Throwawayyy987573
Paying your son to babysit teaches responsibility and respect. NTA 👍
CozyCozyCozyCat | CozyCozyCozyCat
Paying oldest child to babysit = good parenting 👍
climbingbookworm | climbingbookworm
Being good pays off, don't be an a**hole 👍
KatJen76 | KatJen76
NTA commenter defends son's pay and quotes Gervais.
Petsheadsrcominoff | Petsheadsrcominoff
NTA shuts down hypocritical judgment with a taste of her own.
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Standing up for paying son to babysit against unsolicited judgement 👍
idiggory | idiggory
Mom's hypocrisy called out, NTA wins this round! 👍
gbgbg19 | gbgbg19
Parent praised for not taking advantage of child's labor. 👍
verunavespa | verunavespa
Paying your kid to babysit: NTA, SIL is just jealous. 👏
Unnecessary-Space814 | Unnecessary-Space814
Debate over paying son $17/hr for babysitting sparks discussion 💰
Nefarious_Compliment | Nefarious_Compliment
Parenting guilt trip? Don't fall for it! NTA 👏
fieleamcknight | fieleamcknight
NTA calls out parent for being a cheap-ass 😒
itsmiddylou | itsmiddylou
Underpaid babysitters? Commenters discuss rates and patience 🤔
Kivadiva420 | Kivadiva420
Paying older siblings for babysitting: Yay or Nay? 🤔
KoalasAndPenguins | KoalasAndPenguins
Paying your own son to babysit? NTA! But why the drama?
CyrusD3nn15 | CyrusD3nn15
Defending against a rude family member. NTA 👍
JohnChapter11Verse35 | JohnChapter11Verse35
Babysitting pays more than my job! Red Cross training recommended 👍
PlatypusDream | PlatypusDream
Sibling rivalry heats up over paying son to babysit 🤯
SnooPeppers1641 | SnooPeppers1641
NTA defends wife's behavior in family feud over babysitting payment 👏
applecrumblerumble | applecrumblerumble
NTA. Commenter and reply share personal experience with parentification. 👏
-too-hot-to-handle- | -too-hot-to-handle-
Oldest sibling praises paying son to babysit younger ones 🙌
xanxiaoyu | xanxiaoyu
NTA defends paying child to babysit, shuts down entitled parent.
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Supportive comment defends parents against jealous SIL's criticism 👏
Azuralos | Azuralos
Rewarding with electronic time and extended bedtime for babysitting 👍
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Breaking the cycle of unpaid sibling babysitters. 👏
savvyrae2000 | savvyrae2000
Oldest child defends paying son to babysit, calls out sister's entitlement.
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
NTA babysitter from childhood shares experience, defends paying son now 👍
M_Geo | M_Geo
Narcissistic parenting sparks heated debate among commenters 🤯
Key-Nefariousness257 | Key-Nefariousness257
Defending parenting choices with sass. NTA wins the argument. 👏
saurellia | saurellia
NTA calmly explains why upset mom is in the wrong 😊
lilhippy72 | lilhippy72
NTA! SIL's parenting skills are questionable 😑
sunflower_daisy78 | sunflower_daisy78
Paying kids for babysitting and chores? NTA, says commenter. 👍
BeautifulFrequent617 | BeautifulFrequent617
Paying 14-year-old brother to babysit niece. NTA according to OP 😂👍
Starfi5hy | Starfi5hy
Respecting your child and setting boundaries. NTA 👏
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Defending against parentification accusations with a message for SIL 👏
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NTA stands up to sister-in-law's manipulative behavior 💪
Horror-Reveal7618 | Horror-Reveal7618
NTA, family drama over paying son to babysit 👏
nolechica | nolechica
Compensating older siblings for babysitting: fair or unfair? 🤔
MaddTheSimmer | MaddTheSimmer
👍 Parenting win! No a**hole here. 🙌
ebernal13 | ebernal13
Commenter believes parent is not the a**hole for paying son
HRHArgyll | HRHArgyll
Mom accused of exploiting son for free labor. NTA verdict.
hangryqueen | hangryqueen
NTA stands their ground against rude SIL 👍
you_dontknowme7 | you_dontknowme7
Support for paying son to babysit, with a warning 🚨
ObviouslyObsessed18 | ObviouslyObsessed18
Empathetic comment about sad parenting style 😢
brita998866 | brita998866
Support for NTA parent dealing with rude criticism 👏
Brookelovesred | Brookelovesred
Defending against boorishness accusations, NTA pays son to babysit 👏
angsumnes | angsumnes
NTA defends paying son to babysit, calls out mom's reaction 💪
AliceLovesBooks | AliceLovesBooks
Acknowledging hard work and treating kids fairly 👏
LevyApproves | LevyApproves
Taking sides in a family feud 👅
thedragoncompanion | thedragoncompanion
Defending parenting choices with sass, NTA wins this round. 👏
Tr1pp_ | Tr1pp_
NTA. No need to apologize for parenting choices 👏
eatyourdamndinner | eatyourdamndinner
Commenter reassures OP that they're not at fault. 👍
loudesttown | loudesttown
Commenter defends parent accused of taking advantage of people.
MoriohSound12 | MoriohSound12
NTA stands their ground against overbearing mother-in-law 💪
subject0798 | subject0798
Paying for physical labor is fair, NTA wins.
BrynKerrylon | BrynKerrylon
Teaching kids to earn money vs entitlement. 👍
Rasmussen789 | Rasmussen789
Parenting is not just providing shelter. NTA for standing up.
ErinnShannon | ErinnShannon
👏 Finally, someone who values their child's labor! #NTA
JBB2002902 | JBB2002902
Paying son to babysit is NTA, but 17 y/o babysitting 16 y/o is weird 🤔
xThefo | xThefo
Paying son to babysit: NTA, but $17/hr is excessive 💰
mr_fingers | mr_fingers
Defending parenting choices against criticism. NTA 🙅♀️
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Unapologetic NTA receives support, shuts down bitter critic 👏
Deucalion666 | Deucalion666
NTA shuts down rude critic, receives support from in-laws 👏
bizianka | bizianka
Parental guilt-tripping for childcare is not okay 🚫
frecklepot_420 | frecklepot_420
SIL started the fight, NTA for finishing it. 👊
StanielBlorch | StanielBlorch
NTA. Commenter defends paid babysitting and criticizes parenting criticism. 👏
Traditional_Tea7492 | Traditional_Tea7492
No a**hole here! Commenter defends OP against upset mom 👏
Glittering-War-5748 | Glittering-War-5748
Paying for babysitting is simply the right thing to do! 👍
ArgonianMofo | ArgonianMofo
NTA stands up to entitled parent, gets blocked and shamed 🤷♂️
urexhausting | urexhausting
Pay your kids for babysitting, NTA. SIL is terrible 👎
CordeliaGrace | CordeliaGrace
