22-Year-Old Man Stands His Ground: 'I'm Not a Babysitter, Dad!' 🍼💰

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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. 🕵️‍♀️🍿

A Family's Tangled Web 🕸️

snowno3724 | snowno3724

Enter the Twins 👶👶

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A Reconciliation and a New Love 💔➡️💖

snowno3724 | snowno3724

Wedding Bells and Honeymoon Plans 💒🏖️

snowno3724 | snowno3724

A Babysitting Dilemma 🍼🤔

snowno3724 | snowno3724

The Big Ask and the Big No 🙅‍♂️

snowno3724 | snowno3724

Why Hiring a Nanny Isn't an Option 🚫👩‍👦‍👦

snowno3724 | snowno3724

A Tough Decision Ahead 🤷‍♂️

snowno3724 | snowno3724

A Babysitting Standoff: Who's in the Right? 🤔

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 💰

[deleted] | [deleted]

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

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