Roommate Leaves 4-Year-Old with Stranger : Who’s in the Wrong?

Imagine waking up to find your roommate’s 4-year-old child in your bed, with a note saying the babysitter couldn’t make it. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who we’ll call “Sleepyhead.” Sleepyhead had already made it clear to their roommate, “Rose,” that they would not be available for babysitting duties. But when Rose left her daughter in Sleepyhead’s bed, they had to make a tough choice.

The Unwanted Roommate

Not-so-close Roomies

Enter the 4-Year-Old

Setting Boundaries

No Babysitting, Please!

Agreement Reached ✅

A Key Compromise

Surprise Bed Buddy

Sleepyhead’s Dilemma

Calling in Backup

Rose’s Reaction

The Argument Escalates

Sleepyhead Fights Back

Trust in the Babysitter ‍

A Warning ⚠️

The Roommate Rumble: Who’s to Blame?

Sleepyhead was clear from the start: they would not be a babysitter for Rose’s daughter. But when Rose left the child in Sleepyhead’s bed, they had to make a choice. They called a trusted friend to babysit, but Rose was furious that Sleepyhead left her daughter with a stranger. Now, both roommates are at odds, and the situation has escalated to threats of calling the police. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heated predicament…

NTA for finding a babysitter after roommate left 4-year-old with stranger. Roommate is definitely in the wrong for leaving the child without consent and putting them in potential danger. Some commenters suggest reporting to authorities.

Roommate leaves child with sleeping roommate, gets mad when OP hires babysitter. NTA.

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger. NTA wants new roommate.

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger. NTA threatens to call police.

NTA reports roommate for abandonment and CPS involvement suggested.

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger . Commenters debate who’s responsible. NTA commenter argues that it’s not their job to babysit and miss work.

Roommate leaves child with stranger, friend steps up

Leaving a 4-year-old with a stranger? NTA, says commenter.

NTA. Call CPS now and speak to your landlord. Document everything.

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger . NTA for being upset.

Curious commenter raises valid questions about a strange situation

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger: NTA for being upset

Roommate leaves child with stranger, but OP not responsible. NTA

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger . Redditor not the a**hole for calling CPS.

Roommate leaves child with stranger, commenter sets boundaries and refuses responsibility. #NTA

NTA stands up to entitled roommate, gets complimented on slang.

A 3-year-old’s early morning independence doesn’t excuse leaving a 4-year-old alone.

Roommate repeatedly leaves child with OP without consent; threatening CPS intervention.

Parent leaves child with stranger, commenter says NTA.

NTA commenter advises calling CPS if roommate repeats behavior

Commenter questions child’s age in confusing situation

Boundaries set and agreed upon. NTA for not babysitting.

Roommate leaves child with stranger. Red flag or NTA?

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger. NTA takes charge.

Roommate leaves child with stranger, but commenter is NTA

Setting boundaries with roommates: You’re not a free babysitter

Mystery of the abandoned baby in shared living space

NTA for being upset about a stranger watching her child

NTA for ensuring the child’s safety and questioning the mother’s motives

Setting boundaries is important. NTA commenter stands their ground

Roommate leaves child with stranger, commenter would call CPS.

“Paranoid” commenter questions parent’s judgement leaving child with stranger.

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger, NTA questions parenting skills

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger . Commenter says NTA and questions roommate’s anger.

Abandoned baby with stranger sparks heated NTA response

Parent expresses caution leaving child with roommate’s stranger.

Roommate leaves baby with stranger, commenter calls out danger ⚠️

Roommate leaves 4-year-old with stranger NTA gets lucky

Roommate sets clear boundaries with negligent parent

Responsible roommate saves abandoned child, avoids reporting to authorities.

Roommate leaves child with stranger, blames roommate. NTA.

Setting boundaries with entitled roommate

Trusting a friend with your child? NTA, but roommate crossed boundaries

Good Samaritan saves abandoned child, contemplates calling authorities.

Mother condemns woman for leaving child with stranger. NTA.

Reporting to CPS is a good idea. Keep evidence safe.

Roommate tests friend by leaving child with stranger. Friend passes.

Heartbreaking comment about a child left with strangers

Heartbreaking situation: Affordable, safe childcare is a necessity for all.