A mother’s attempt to protect her children from offensive language used by her childfree brother leads to a heated family debate. The brother, who recently moved in with the family, uses derogatory terms like ‘crotchgoblins’ and ‘spawn’ to refer to his nieces and nephew. In response, the mother adds these terms to the family’s swear jar list, causing tension and accusations of passive-aggressiveness.
The Childfree Brother’s Language ️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/0771d831-46ab-4225-bc2e-7c2b6806b6dd.png)
Swear Jar Rules
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/709faa61-7446-4cdf-9461-06f11754d498.png)
Brother Moves In
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/496bf394-408d-496b-af6d-eb578cbe653d.png)
Brother’s Reaction to Swear Jar
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/9ffb897b-be5b-4ba7-aa8d-1dbc95342c17.png)
Adding Non-Swears to the List
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/5e8d9d95-045f-450d-9dda-ae2fb600c6bf.png)
Brother’s Offensive Terms Continue
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/d3db66f5-0d88-4c17-9186-50bc5fececab.png)
Adding Childfree Terms to Swear Jar List
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3b2d3747-76f9-417a-89ff-a702c4a89812.png)
Brother’s Anger Erupts
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e4f66c71-9065-481a-8836-c519138e9b10.png)
Demanding an Apology ♂️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1c051aee-88b9-491a-b9ab-c7134b504ffa.png)
Mom Gets Involved ♀️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e526c417-37e2-4423-ad31-9b696cb168c1.png)
Update: Confrontation Goes Poorly
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/2036ac39-6939-4509-a11d-d55f308d22b7.png)
Summary: Family Tensions Rise Over Swear Jar List ️
A mother adds her childfree brother’s offensive terms for her children to the family’s swear jar list, sparking a heated debate. The brother accuses her of being passive-aggressive and policing his language, while the mother insists she’s protecting her kids. With the situation escalating, the brother decides to move out and stay with a friend.
A family drama sparked by childfree terminology and insults. NTA.

Brother’s childfree terms added to swear jar, NTA for mom.

Uncle insults 3-year-old, gets called out by NTA commenter.

Family drama ensues over brother’s childfree language around kids

NTA. Set boundaries and don’t tolerate disrespect towards your children

Setting boundaries with family member sparks drama

NTA for enforcing rules, but crotchgoblins?

Childfree commenter supports OP’s decision to kick out rude brother.

NTA defends children against rude uncle, sparks family drama

Swear jar can’t handle the truth about insufferable brother

Commenter calls out terrible person, supports OP’s actions.

Setting boundaries with childfree brother sparks family drama

Redditor shares experience with toxic childfree subreddit. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1bde1af3-7a33-4c7c-8427-b5b173930b55.png)
Setting rules for a family member living with you

NTA sets childfree terms, sparks family drama. Kick him out?

Respectful boundaries or overbearing control? NTA comment sparks debate

Childfree commenter defends their stance without being rude

NTA asked brother to stop swearing, he didn’t listen. Kick him out

Respect the rules or gtfo: Childfree language in the house

Family drama ensues as commenters call out OP for not protecting their children from abusive guest. ESH.

Protecting children or overreacting? The debate continues

Verbal abuse of children leads to eviction demand. ESH

Sibling drama over swear jar and living arrangements. NTA.

Childfree brother moves in, disrespects house rules. NTA stands firm.

Setting boundaries with family language

Brother’s childfree terms in swear jar sparks family drama
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/a7097721-6391-433b-8b88-1f1aeb7eaed7.png)
Childfree person defends OP against brother’s bad influence. NTA

Mom’s brother disrespects her children, she needs to stand up
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/ebafd135-982d-4a16-8819-e067094f4825.png)
Swear jar won’t fix family drama. Kick him out instead.

Dealing with a difficult family member? Take charge and fix it!

Family drama ensues over childfree brother and swear jar

Protect your children, kick out the verbally abusive housemate

Teaching kids derogatory language? NTA sets house rules.

Setting boundaries with family

NTA stands firm against childfree brother

Commenter calls out OP for letting toxic person around kids

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but NTA for protecting kids

Respect goes both ways. NTA for setting boundaries

Respecting others’ choices is key

Childfree commenter supports OP’s decision to add brother’s insults to swear jar.

Defending children and calling out child-hating trend.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/8dc8fb93-7652-4c4e-8f1a-29c37e58bc74.png)
Sibling rivalry goes online. Reddit wins.

Commenter advocates for eviction and aggressive action against swearing.

Childfree commenter defends swear jar, calls out rude behavior. NTA

Mom adds brother’s childfree terms to swear jar list

Brother’s childfree stance causes family drama, girlfriend leaves him.

NTA for swear jar, but brother’s behavior towards kids unacceptable

Respectful child-free guest insulted host’s children, NTA response.

Set rules, avoid drama

Setting boundaries with family’s childfree terms

Support for childfree choice sparks family drama

Family drama ensues as commenter calls out entitled houseguest (YTA)

Setting boundaries with rude guests is NTA

Sassy NTA comment shuts down entitled brother’s behavior

Family drama ensues after mom adds childfree terms to jar

NTA for calling out rude and ungrateful behavior

Stand your ground! NTA.

Set boundaries and stand your ground. NTA

NTA! Brother needs to be respectful in someone else’s house

Adulting brother refuses child-filled home, sparks rent-free drama

Uncle’s childfree terms cause family drama, NTA for OP.

Irish slang and NTA judgement sparks cultural discussion
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/35957c55-aa4e-4c89-ad51-c67c83a26a90.png)
Supportive comment defends host’s right to enforce house rules

CROTCH GOBLINS?! Let’s discuss this hilarious term

Swear jar sparks family drama, commenter suggests hilarious contribution.

Respect is key. Calling kids rude names is unacceptable. #NTA
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7bda06cd-1c36-4c36-b6e2-a6c82e691caa.png)
NTA for adding childfree terms to swear jar, but brother’s behavior unacceptable
