Ever had your family overstep their boundaries? Well, this woman's story will have you nodding in agreement or shaking your head in disbelief. Our heroine, a 31-year-old woman, finds herself at odds with her brother and his girlfriend over babysitting duties. She loves her nephew, but is she expected to be a third parent? Let's dive into this tale of family drama and boundaries. 😬🍿
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Auntie's Stand: Selfish or Justified? 🤔
Our tale ends with our heroine feeling both angry and guilty. She's accused of being selfish by her brother, and her friends think she should have caved for the sake of her nephew. But she feels manipulated, as if her nephew was weaponized against her. She loves her nephew, but she's not his parent. She wanted a day off, but was that too much to ask? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🎭🍿
NTA for setting boundaries with entitled brother and his girlfriend 😒
bctata | bctata
"NTA. Parents need to adjust expectations and plan accordingly. 🙌"
WeeRower | WeeRower
"NTA. They prioritized their plans over yours. They could've brought their kid. 👍"
teresajs | teresajs
NTA. They want a free babysitter. Set boundaries and charge.
cricket73646 | cricket73646
NTA: Parenting sacrifices 'being a couple' for 'being parents' 👨👩👦 Family guilt-trips instead of paying babysitters 🤦♀️
ingez90 | ingez90
"You don't have kids, so you owe others your time?" 😡
JadeSpade23 | JadeSpade23
OP stands their ground against entitled brother. 💯
General-Jeb | General-Jeb
NTA! Hilarious revenge story involving sugar, caffeine, and interrupted sex 😂
whiteravenwolf | whiteravenwolf
NTA! Boundaries crossed, manipulative tactics used. Not your responsibility! 🙅
zombiemeatballsamich | zombiemeatballsamich
NTA- Set boundaries with family: love without being a doormat 🙏
RagaMuffinSun | RagaMuffinSun
NTA AT ALL. Shitty parents using nephew for alone time. Cut contact? 🤔
dis0rdered | dis0rdered
New to Reddit, but blew up? G and I are good 👍
Loose-Meringue | Loose-Meringue
NTA: Not your kid, not your problem. Cut toxic ties 👋
seterra | seterra
NTA Standing your ground against entitled parents. 💪
[deleted] | [deleted]
Sibling entitlement leads to family drama and boundary issues 🙄
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Don't let them treat you like a free babysitter! 🙏
Thrwforksandknives | Thrwforksandknives
Parents show up unannounced, OP sets boundaries. NTA 🙌
SquirrelsandCrayons | SquirrelsandCrayons
NTA: They weaponized your nephew. You're not a third parent 🤪
SarasRiot | SarasRiot
NTA! Stand your ground, don't let entitled parents manipulate you 🙌
mydoghiskid | mydoghiskid
NTA - Not a babysitter! Parents need to understand their responsibilities 👭
nerdforest | nerdforest
"He's three, he'll get over it. Your time is your time."
capricorn40 | capricorn40
They weaponized their son to make you cave. NTA 👍
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NTA: Hard-working and selfless, don't let them blackmail you 🙌
Warisbecrazy33 | Warisbecrazy33
Setting boundaries: Stand firm and don't let them manipulate you 🙌
anonymouspidgen | anonymouspidgen
They weaponized their son, ignored your answer. Not the a**hole.
HutongCyclist | HutongCyclist
Setting boundaries: NTA, you have no duty of care 🙏
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Boundaries and family drama. No more free babysitting! 👍
SinglePastryChefLife | SinglePastryChefLife
Not your kid, not your problem. 🤷♀️
Scunglesuck | Scunglesuck
Setting boundaries with family: NTA, no more babysitting! 🙌
hemiguy76 | hemiguy76
Babysitting is a gift, not a right. Take your day off! ✨
231101 | 231101
Clearly not the a**hole! 😊
alexc810 | alexc810
NTA auntie sets boundaries to avoid disappointment and manipulation 🙌
PoglesBee | PoglesBee
Sibling rivalry over not having kids leads to drama 😳
NoeTellusom | NoeTellusom
You're not the a**hole for setting boundaries with family 🙌
Jaded-Moment | Jaded-Moment
NTA. Hilarious response! Your filterless grandma lives on through you! 😂
kittyhm | kittyhm
Curious about their relationship now? NTA, let's spill the tea! ☕
tangentgirlnat | tangentgirlnat
NTA. Boundaries are important! Don't let them take advantage 🙌
MyticalAnimal | MyticalAnimal
NTA, standing your ground against entitled brother and GF 🙌
hannahsflora | hannahsflora
NTA - No drama, just family boundaries! 👏
FelixTheFrCat | FelixTheFrCat
Brother's entitled behavior crosses the line. Time to set boundaries. 🙅
nickis84 | nickis84
Stand your ground! Don't let them take advantage of you! ✊
Happy_furMa | Happy_furMa
Parents prioritizing their needs over their child's - NTA
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"NTA I'm single and childfree, and my family pulls this shit all the time. In the future, if they first ask you if you are busy, say yes even if you aren't. If they ask doing what, say you have a laundry list of things... Too many to rattle off. Then get off the phone. If they ask you directly, learn this phrase 'I'd love to but I'm already committed elsewhere...' All of these things are true even if you are committed to sitting around and doing nothing. Unfortunately with people like this you have to always be busy and never share anything about your time with them, because they will always be looking for a way to get you to do what they want you to do. Edit: typo" 😅
FiveTwoThreeSixOne | FiveTwoThreeSixOne
Not the a**hole. Drama-free family time for Auntie 🍿
123mangoes | 123mangoes
Strained family dynamics and conflicting opinions on being the bigger person 😕
Loose-Meringue | Loose-Meringue
Setting boundaries, NTA. They have no respect for you. 💯
[deleted] | [deleted]
Brother and gf are clueless! Take your child and run! 🙌
mextrawork | mextrawork
Familial bond exploited for free childcare? NTA, it's bullshit! 💯
chuckiestealady | chuckiestealady
Entitled family ignores boundaries, expects free babysitting. NTA. 🙄
walkoncrunchyleaves | walkoncrunchyleaves
NTA: Family drama sucks, but good friends make it bearable 👍
midlifegreatlife | midlifegreatlife
Auntie just needs some me-time, SIL needs to chill 🍿
blah522 | blah522
Brother's disrespectful behavior leads to loss of babysitting privileges. 😠
thequietone710 | thequietone710
Brother crossed the line, but hope G knows you care ❤️
deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau
"NTA, but next time talk to the kid directly 🙋🏻"
Nupsy3003 | Nupsy3003
NTA. Set boundaries with guilt-tripping family. They need to grow up 🙌
Savbav | Savbav
Engaging NTA comment: Set boundaries with love and pizza 🍕
alliterative_alt | alliterative_alt
Set boundaries with family and be honest with your nephew 👍
Pasque_Flower | Pasque_Flower
Standing your ground against cheeky f**kers. You're not the a**hole! 👏
ClareSwinn | ClareSwinn
Heartbroken childfree aunt shares her painful family estrangement 💔
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NTA. Entitled and disrespectful. Hire a damn babysitter. 😠
Pessimistic-Frog | Pessimistic-Frog
NTA. No relaxation with a 3-year-old 😢
River_Song47 | River_Song47
Standing up for boundaries and love 💪❤️
patches0208109 | patches0208109
NTA for not expecting siblings to babysit. Understandable boundaries 🙏
Canadian_momma2016 | Canadian_momma2016
