Meet our 22-year-old hero, caught in a family dilemma that has everyone on their toes. His dad, a single parent to adorable twin boys, is planning a long-overdue honeymoon with his new husband. The catch? He needs a babysitter. With the boys’ grandmother refusing the three-week stint, our protagonist is next in line. But his response? ‘Pay me or stay home!’ This unexpected ultimatum has sparked a family showdown that’s too juicy to miss. Let’s dive into the drama…
A Family Torn Apart and Pieced Back Together ➡️❤️
Enter the Twins: Double Trouble or Double Joy?
A Rekindled Romance and a New Love
A Wedding, A Honeymoon, and a Babysitting Dilemma ️
The Babysitting Ball Lands in Mom’s Court…and She Passes!
The Babysitting Bombshell: ‘Pay Me or Stay Home!’
The Fallout: Dad’s Disbelief and the Twins’ Tantrums
The Babysitting Showdown: Who Will Blink First?
Babysitting Showdown: A Family at a Crossroads
Our 22-year-old protagonist is caught in a family drama that’s more tangled than a soap opera. His dad, eager for a honeymoon with his new husband, is left in a babysitting bind. With the twins’ grandmother refusing the task, our hero is the last resort. But his response? ‘Pay me or stay home!’ This unexpected ultimatum has left the family in a standoff. The twins, notorious for their tantrums, aren’t making it any easier. It’s a game of babysitting chicken, and we’re all waiting to see who blinks first. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
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NTA. Babysitting for three weeks without pay? That’s not fair!
NTA. 3-week honeymoon with kids is self-centered and absurd
Commenter questions if they’re high, receives clarification and support.
Honeymoon debate: NTA, but maybe rethink the length?
NTA: Not your kids, not your problem
Comment praises OP’s mom as a real-life Wonder Woman
NTA. Set an hourly rate and present your dad with an estimate.
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NTA: Babysitting bombshell! Should he pay or stay home?
NTA: Babysitting for 3 weeks with no pay? That’s not fair!
NTA. Honeymooning with kids? Time to break it to Dad!
NTA: You deserve to be paid for your time and stress!
Babysitting bombshell: No pay for 3 weeks with 5-year-old twins?
NTA: Babysitting for 3 weeks for free? Not cool!
NTA suggests solutions: cut honeymoon short, full-time daycare, bring twins, or delay honeymoon. ️
NTA: Babysitting siblings – helping hand vs. paid job ♀️
Setting boundaries and demanding fair compensation for hard work.
NTA- Sibling babysitting: nice gesture, not a requirement. Respect boundaries.
“NTA. He should’ve made arrangements beforehand. No way I’d do it.”
NTA: Babysitting bombshell! Prioritize mini humans over long honeymoons.
NTA: If he can afford a honeymoon, he can afford babysitting!
Mom defends babysitter and criticizes father’s honeymoon decision.
Sibling vs. Nanny: Boundaries and Responsibilities
Parents deserve a break too! NTA, enjoy your vacation
Family bonds and compensation: NTA for expecting payment for babysitting
NTA: If you’re not financially dependent, why not help your dad?
NTA: Babysitting for 3 weeks? That’s taking advantage!
NTA: Outrageous request for a long babysitting stint. Diva dad!
Honeymoon cut short? Pay up! NTA
NTA. Dad needs to step up and take responsibility.
Father’s poor planning leads to unreasonable babysitting request. NTA.
Dad’s outrageous request for unpaid babysitting sparks justified outrage!
Honeymooning without kids? NTA, but is it really wrong?
NTA: Get paid, fly with twins, enjoy a family vacation!
Fair point! If he can splurge on a long honeymoon…
Parents expect free babysitting? NTA, they need to pay up!
Demanding payment for 3 weeks of babysitting. NTA!
Not your problem, not your mom’s
NTA. Dad needs a reality check on parenting responsibilities.
NTA: Babysitting is an opportunity cost, you deserve compensation!
“As a mom, I wouldn’t dare ask! NTA! “
“Dad wants 3-week honeymoon while leaving 5-year-olds at home? “
NTA: Long-term childcare is exhausting. You deserve fair compensation!
NTA suggests a fair compromise for unreasonable babysitting demands.
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22-year-old not the a**hole for refusing to babysit twins for 3 weeks
NTA: Family drama + affair babies = wack family dynamic
Commenter’s living situation and job while babysitting her grandma’s grandchildren
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NTA: Don’t let him take advantage of your kindness!
Dad wants 3-week babysitting for free? That’s not reasonable!
NTA: Babysitter stands up for fair pay!
Babysitting for free? No way! Get that $$$, girl!
NTA: Don’t let him take advantage of your free time!
NTA – Babysitting for 3 weeks without pay? That’s unfair!
NTA: Enjoy your summer plans and let the kids behave!
Dad’s summer camp solution: NTA, but will he follow through?
Dad needs to grow up. NTA.
NTA: 3 weeks with 5-year-old twins? No way!
NTA: Babysitting for a few days is fine, but three weeks?
Demand payment or refuse to take the kids. NTA
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NTA: Parents should pay for adequate childcare, not exploit siblings.
NTA: Expecting relatives to babysit for 3 weeks? Insane!
NTA: Cats vs. Kids – Pay for the Service You Get!
Dad wants a 3-week vacation, but no one’s buying it!
NTA: Babysitting vs. Nanny – Who’s responsible?
NTA. Overwhelmed with family drama, don’t babysit for free!
Demanding payment for babysitting is reasonable, but consider skipping it.
Demanding payment for babysitting family? Not the a**hole!
Fair to expect payment for 3 weeks of babysitting
NTA: Kids aren’t free babysitters. Pay for alone time!
NTA. Get that pay! Don’t let him guilt trip you
Expensive babysitting bill, but NTA for wanting a honeymoon
Babysitting for 3 weeks? Nightmare! Too much to ask siblings.
Long babysitting gig without pay? Not the a**hole!
NTA: Babysitting for 3 weeks with 2 kids? That’s tough!
NTA: Dad’s responsibility, not yours. Don’t babysit without pay
NTA twins for 3 weeks is madness! Pay or stay home!
NTA: 3 weeks is too long
Father wants ‘free time’ but expects too much from OP
Dad won’t pay for 3 weeks of labor? NTA!
Sympathy and support for OP’s situation. NTA
3 weeks is a long time! NTA for wanting payment.
NTA. Share the responsibility or let them figure it out.
Dad wants 3 weeks away from 5yo twins. NTA calls him out.
NTA: You deserve to be paid for your time and effort!
NTA: Babysitting for free? Your dad needs a reality check!
