Imagine this: You’re a 16-year-old girl, babysitting a 4th grader in a house you’re unfamiliar with. Suddenly, a 6ft tall man appears out of nowhere, strolling around the house as if he owns the place. You’re not sure if he’s a family member or a home invader, and you’re left in a state of panic. This is the predicament that one babysitter found herself in, leading to an unexpected twist that has the internet divided. ️♀️
A Normal Babysitting Gig… Or So It Seemed ️♀️
The Assignment: One Unruly 4th Grader ♂️
The Unexpected Housemate
The Heart-Stopping Encounter
The Mysterious Man’s Actions ♂️
The Babysitter’s Dilemma
The Classic ‘Get Out of There’ Situation
The Decision to Stay ♀️
The Second Encounter
The Unveiling of the Truth ️♀️
The Aftermath: Fury and a Report
The Friends’ Verdict: A Sh***y Move? ♀️
A Babysitting Dilemma: Was Reporting the Family Right or Wrong?
After a nerve-wracking babysitting session, our young heroine reported the family for not disclosing the presence of an adult son in the house. But was she right to do so? Her friends think it was a low blow, arguing that the family would be permanently banned, denying the child future babysitters. Plus, they pointed out that she waited for a review before reporting them and that the ‘mysterious man’ didn’t harm her. Now, she’s left wondering if she did the right thing. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. Babysitter discovers hidden man in house, reports inappropriate situation.
Important review exposes hidden housemate, potential danger for babysitters
Parents’ negligence puts babysitter in potential danger
NTA. Sketchy situation. Lack of communication and consent is concerning.
NTA. Unsettling surprise! You did the right thing, stay safe
NTA. Waiting for accurate rating after doing the job.
NTA!! Babysitter’s worst nightmare: hidden housemate or home invader?
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NTA: Family’s lack of transparency is unacceptable. Safety first!
Mixed opinions on whether the babysitter overreacted or not.
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NTA: Dangerous surprise from housemate, not what you agreed on!
Debate over disclosing housemate: courtesy or rule violation?
Hidden son and unsafe situation – NTA for feeling uncomfortable
Babysitter prioritizes good review over personal safety. YTA
NTA: Communication is key for a peaceful babysitting experience.
ESH, babysitter should have set boundaries and reported incident promptly
Surprising encounter with a hidden housemate or potential home invader?
NTA protects themselves from creepy hidden housemate encounter.
OP overreacted by reporting, but parents should have given warning.
“YTA. Assuming someone is a rapist because he’s male? “
“NTA! It’s their fault for not disclosing important information. “
ESH: Lack of communication, hidden housemate, and a review gone wrong
Parents hide adult son during babysitting, causing a terrifying surprise. NTA
Babysitter’s shocking encounter! NTA. Stay strong and report them.
Promote understanding and communication instead of jumping to punishment!
nta AT ALL!! Good on you tbh
YTA for not disclosing the hidden housemate. AHs all around
“YTA – You were paid to do the job. You did the job.”
Babysitter’s miscommunication leads to a sketchy encounter with hidden housemate.
Creepy encounter with a hidden housemate. Stay safe, report it!
NTA: Parents lied about hidden housemate, lucky you didn’t panic
“NTA I would have panicked too! Sketchy situation for sure. “
NTA. Unexpected housemate or invader? They should have communicated better.
Parents hide secret housemate, babysitter reports. NTA, but why?
Everyone sucks here. What happened? Tell us more!
Curious about the hidden housemate? Did the kid know?
Parents’ omission of another person in the home angers babysitter
Uncomfortable encounter with a stranger while babysitting alone at night
A cautionary tale: Trust your instincts and prioritize your safety!
Sketchy situation! NTA for reporting this hidden housemate encounter!
N T A. Unexpected situation, lack of communication, you’re in the right
Babysitter shares shocking encounter and app’s protective measures
Unexpected encounter with a stranger in a vulnerable state
NTA. You’re not responsible for their creepy and dangerous behavior.
NTA: Scary break-in while babysitting! Share your terrifying experiences!
NTA: Uncomfortable situation for babysitter, unclear communication from family.
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NTA. Scary situation. Hidden housemate or home invader?
Terrifying encounter! Homeowners failed to communicate properly. NTA!
NTA. Breach of trust by the parents, report for safety
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NTA. Creepy surprise at the babysitting gig!
NTA. Leaving a review was the right move!
NTA – Not the a**hole. That’s sketchy AF
NTA, reporting discomfort at work is important for everyone
NTA. Unacceptable to hide a grown man in the house with her
NTA. Unwanted housemate? Teen girl’s safety compromised.
NTA: Women babysitters face similar concerns with strange men present
NTA: Babysitter feels uncomfortable with homeowner’s invitation to second floor.
NTA: Safety concerns and basic courtesy should be prioritized.
