In a world where family roles often blur, a 22-year-old man finds himself at the center of a family drama that's shaking the internet. He's got a dad who's been through the wringer, a pair of rambunctious 5-year-old twin brothers, and a stepdad who's ready for a honeymoon. But when his dad asks him to step in as a three-week babysitter for the twins, he draws a line in the sandbox. 'I'm not a babysitter, Dad,' he declares. But is he right to demand payment for his services? Let's dive into this family feud. 🕵️♀️🍿
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In a twist of family drama that would make even the Kardashians raise an eyebrow, a 22-year-old man is standing his ground against his dad's request to babysit his twin brothers. With a honeymoon on the horizon, and a refusal from their biological mom to watch the boys, the dad turns to his eldest son. But the 22-year-old isn't having it, insisting that if he's to play nanny for three weeks, he'll need to be paid. The dad, shocked and upset, argues that they're family, and this is just a helping hand he needs. But with the twins being a handful, is the 22-year-old's demand justified? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐
NTA. Dad should at least cover kids' expenses 👍
NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
"NTA. Not your circus, not your monkeys." 🐶
throwmeawaypoopy | throwmeawaypoopy
Dad wants him to babysit two boys for 21 days? 🤔
Significant-Ad-9758 | Significant-Ad-9758
Comment: 3 week honeymoon with young kids? 🤔 Reply: A shorter honeymoon would be more practical. 💡
mkaybabesyoudoyou | mkaybabesyoudoyou
NTA: Not your kids, not your problem 🙌
Reasonable_Ice364 | Reasonable_Ice364
Commenter praises OP's mom as a real-life Wonder Woman 🥳
Murky_Captain_8192 | Murky_Captain_8192
NTA. Set an hourly rate and present your dad an estimate 💰
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NTA: Not your kids, not your responsibility. 💁♂️
Commercial-Union2574 | Commercial-Union2574
NTA. Dad should compensate for 24/7 childcare. 💰
Sunny_Hill_1 | Sunny_Hill_1
Breaking it to Dad: No longer young, single, and carefree! 👍
Jallenrix | Jallenrix
NTA. Your time is valuable too! 👏
starunner | starunner
Unpaid 3-week babysitting favor for absentee dad? Major respect! 😂
EnvironmentalGene755 | EnvironmentalGene755
NTA: Time is valuable, don't expect free babysitting for weeks! 💰
LolaBunny1109 | LolaBunny1109
NTA - Potential solutions: Cut honeymoon short or set up daycare 📺
BeneYVR | BeneYVR
NTA: Help out, but don't let them take advantage 👍
animaniactoo | animaniactoo
NTA. Taking care of twins is a full-time job! 👨👩👦 Dad didn't meet your condition.
throwawayboopjoop | throwawayboopjoop
NTA- You're not a babysitter, stand your ground! 💪
People_SUKK91 | People_SUKK91
NTA. Dad's last-minute request for babysitting is unreasonable. 👏
ProfPlumDidIt | ProfPlumDidIt
NTA. Prioritizing your own needs doesn't make you an a**hole. 👍
vellichorical | vellichorical
NTA: If he can afford a honeymoon, he can afford babysitting 💰
Currentlyamess | Currentlyamess
Sibling defends boundaries: 'Not a nanny, I have rights too!'
buzzybody21 | buzzybody21
Mom defends OP, criticizes father's expectations and honeymoon duration. 👆🏼
JurassicPark-fan-190 | JurassicPark-fan-190
Parents relate to struggles of being a single parent. 😂
PainBri315 | PainBri315
NTA. Dad needs to step up and be a real parent! 👏
AlmostxAngel | AlmostxAngel
Family expects free babysitting, but it's time for boundaries. 🙌
Effective_Ad8024 | Effective_Ad8024
NTA: If you're not living expense free or getting help.
Careless_Peak5580 | Careless_Peak5580
NTA: Setting boundaries with family can be challenging 🙌
CaraInAPickle | CaraInAPickle
NTA: Dad's diva-like request for long babysitting is absurd 👏
ReadingSad3238 | ReadingSad3238
NTA: Three-week honeymoon, but won't pay for childcare? Unfair!
Salty_Idealist | Salty_Idealist
Parenting is tough! Three weeks with twins? That's intense! 😱
EbbStunning7720 | EbbStunning7720
3 weeks of babysitting? Definitely deserve to get paid! NTA 👏
OddAsk9838 | OddAsk9838
Mom stands her ground: 'No way I'd ask for free! 💪 NTA'
BadWolf7426 | BadWolf7426
Parents need to prioritize their responsibilities 👨👩👦
Jord159 | Jord159
NTA: Dad's poor planning leads to unreasonable babysitting request 🙄
CriticalSimple3122 | CriticalSimple3122
Dad wants me to babysit for 3 weeks unpaid?! NTA! 😱
Smart_Land_8955 | Smart_Land_8955
NTA: Honeymoon cut short? Dad needs to pay up! 💰
CissaLJ | CissaLJ
Not your problem, not your mom's. You're in the clear! ✌️
ElimGarakOfCardassia | ElimGarakOfCardassia
Dad needs a reality check: no babysitting for 3 weeks! 🙄
Canning-mama-1998 | Canning-mama-1998