Imagine being the go-to babysitter for your mom, even after moving out and starting your own family. That’s the reality for one 20-year-old woman who’s had enough of her mom’s unannounced sibling drop-offs. With a baby on the way, she’s been feeling the typical pregnancy symptoms, and her husband has been picking up the slack with her younger siblings. But when mom dropped off the kids during another one of their date nights, this fed-up daughter decided to take matters into her own hands.
The Live-In Babysitter Life

Married and Moved Out

Mom’s Unannounced Drop-Offs

Pregnancy and Picking Up the Slack

Confronting Mom

Enough is Enough ♀️

Sibling Surprise at the Restaurant ️

Mom’s Furious Reaction

Standing Her Ground ️

Family Obligations vs. Boundaries

Husband’s Thoughts ♂️

Date Night Drama: Who’s in the Wrong? ♀️
This 20-year-old wife and mom-to-be has had enough of her mom’s unannounced sibling drop-offs, especially during her own date nights. After confronting her mom multiple times, she decided to take matters into her own hands by interrupting her mom’s date and leaving her siblings with her. While her mom argues that family should look after each other, our protagonist believes in setting boundaries and not being taken advantage of. Her husband thinks there could have been a better way to handle the situation. So, who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this family feud…
NTA sets boundaries with entitled mother who uses birth as leverage

Sibling acting like a parent? NTA, take time for yourself

NTA for being upset with mom, but feel bad for siblings
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Set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Sending love and support!

Childhood is not a debt to be repaid. NTA

Set boundaries with family to prioritize your own child

Establishing boundaries with mom against parentification. NTA

No phones? Labor risk. Neighbors call police? NTA.

Sibling surprise leads to hilarious uno reverse prank. NTA

Empowerment through NTA and setting boundaries

NTA, but calling CPS may not be the best solution

Sibling left alone on date night sparks NTA’s police threat.

Encouraging advice to support children in a tough situation

Establishing boundaries with entitled mom who uses guilt trips. NTA.

Standing up to mom’s hijacked date night – NTA

Not responsible for her sister’s kids. NTA

Setting boundaries with unannounced visits and child abandonment. NTA.

Stand up for yourself with a and set boundaries

Sibling surprise or spoiled brat? NTA stands firm.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

NTA, but fix the weird dynamic before it ruins relationships

Setting boundaries with mom and siblings. NTA

NTA sets boundaries and reminds mom of her responsibility. Consider siblings.

Sibling forced to parent, commenter not having it

Sibling babysitting hijacks mom’s date night. NTA sets boundaries.

Commenter calls out mom for neglecting responsibilities, NTA

Setting boundaries with a negligent mom. NTA

Stand up to your mom and prioritize your family first

Mom’s lucky you didn’t report her kids as abandoned.

Taking back control of your time from mom

Set boundaries and threaten CPS intervention to stop unwanted responsibilities.

User suggests moving and not telling mom. ♂️

Sibling hijacks mom’s date night, but commenter supports sister’s decision.

Urgent response needed? This comment seems serious

Setting boundaries with family. NTA, not a nanny

YNTA for setting boundaries with your mom and enjoying life

Commenter suggests calling cops for child abandonment.

Choosing family over mom’s expectations

Protect your boundaries. Don’t let parentification be normalized. #NTA

Setting boundaries is key. Have an honest conversation with him.

Prioritizing family over entitled sister. NTA

Setting boundaries with entitled sister and her kids.

Standing up to parentification and setting boundaries is important

Setting boundaries with parents is important. NTA

Sibling surprise interrupts mom’s date night. NTA stands firm.

Commenter defends babysitter, calls out irresponsible parenting

Setting boundaries with family
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Childhood trauma leads to justified response. NTA

Standing up to manipulative family members

Stand firm and set boundaries to avoid parentification.

NTA, but drastic solution of calling police for abandonment.

Secret move after sibling surprise? NTA approves

NTA threatens CPS call after sibling surprise on date night

Setting boundaries with respect is key. Consider involving authorities.

Commenter defends mom’s right to date, calls for boundaries.

Setting boundaries with abusive parentification. Take action if necessary.

Sibling surprise hijacks mom’s date night, NTA saves day

Child calls out parent for neglect, refuses to babysit siblings

OP shuts down sibling’s hijack of mom’s date night

Cutting ties with toxic family

Commenter defends OP’s decision to not let mom off the hook

Set boundaries with love and firmness to avoid sibling surprises

Setting boundaries with family. NTA

Sibling surprise hijacks mom’s date night but NTA.

Sibling surprise causing trouble, but NTA. Communicate with love

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA

Set boundaries with sister for unexpected babysitting requests.

NTA stands firm on boundaries with sister’s surprise babysitting.

Congrats on the baby! Stand firm, NTA obviously

Savage response to entitled sister’s babysitting expectations

Commenter suggests calling cops on mom for child abandonment.

Don’t let guilt trip stop you from setting boundaries

Sibling surprise on mom’s date night. NTA for wanting freedom

Curious about absent fathers? This comment asks the same.

Debate over parental responsibilities after age 18

Assertive response to negligent mother.

Empowering response to absent mother.

Standing up to a bullying mother and protecting yourself
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Commenter suggests calling child protection services for mom’s negligence.

NTA for setting boundaries with entitled sister

Setting boundaries with family: NTA threatens to call cops

NTA. Parenting isn’t a line of credit. Family help isn’t assumed

Don’t be a doormat, focus on your own family. NTA
