Mom Asks Sister to Stop Fostering Dogs for Her Kids’ Sake

A mother of four is struggling to manage her chaotic household and turns to her sister for help. Her sister, who loves her nieces and nephews, has been a great support in the past. However, her passion for fostering dogs has made it difficult for her to continue babysitting the kids. With the mom’s stress levels rising, she asks her sister to stop fostering dogs so she can help with the children. But is she asking too much?

Feeling Guilty

A Chaotic Household

Sister’s Help

Fostering Dogs

Dog Dilemma

Previous Fosters

Another Dog?

Opening Up

A Tough Request ‍♀️

Feeling Guilty Again

No Other Options

Seeking Opinions ️

Clarifying Misconceptions

Not a Careless Mother ‍ ‍

Husband’s Struggle

A Desperate Plea for Help

A mother of four is at her wit’s end, struggling to manage her chaotic household. She turns to her sister, who has been a great support in the past. However, her sister’s passion for fostering dogs has made it difficult for her to continue babysitting the kids. The mom asks her sister to stop fostering dogs so she can help with the children, but is met with mixed opinions. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

Stop making more children instead of policing your sister’s life

OP, it’s not your sister’s responsibility to parent your kids.

OP is called out for entitlement and selfishness. YTA.

Parenting advice: Choose responsible partners for your children’s sake

Child-free sister not obliged to pick up your problems. YTA

Commenter calls out entitlement and labels OP as YTA

Commenter calls out entitled parent for asking sister to stop fostering dogs

Commenter explains why OP is TA for asking sister to stop fostering dogs for her kids’ sake.

Commenter calls out OP for blaming sister for parenting issues

Commenter calls out parent’s entitlement, defends pets over kids

Mom criticized for asking sister to stop fostering dogs

YTA for asking your sister to stop fostering dogs

OP’s sister is not responsible for her kids, husband is. YTA.

Single mom defends dog mom sister, encourages OP to talk to husband

Commenter calls out OP for not holding husband accountable.

Commenter calls out entitled sister for expecting free childcare from sibling

Commenter calls out entitlement and suggests husband’s help.

Sister kindly declines babysitting request, OP keeps pushing. YTA

Don’t risk losing your awesome sister over this

Sassy reply shuts down entitled mom.

Commenter calls out mom for prioritizing dogs over kids

Sister’s child-free lifestyle and passion for rescuing dogs. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish in fostering request

Passionate dog-fostering sister is not obligated to co-parent kids. YTA

Respect your sister’s love for dogs, it’s not your business

Commenter calls out OP for expecting too much from sister.

Sister enjoys fostering dogs, don’t force parental responsibilities on her

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and entitled

Commenter suggests talking to husband instead of sister for help

Commenter calls out entitlement of sister wanting free babysitting.

Commenter calls out selfishness of parent, recommends apology

Commenter calls out sister for not fostering dogs, YTA.

Don’t be the a**hole! Apologize to your sister and let her foster dogs

Sister fosters dogs, mom asks her to stop. Commenter says YTA.

Commenter receives harsh criticism for parenting and marriage choices

Redditors call out selfishness of commenter who expects free babysitting.

Harsh reply to mom’s request for sister to stop fostering.

Commenter calls out OP for being TA and controlling sister’s actions

Single parent calls out entitled behavior, suggests talking to father.

Mom gets called out for being entitled about sister’s help

Commenter calls out parent for neglecting their responsibilities

Commenter calls out mom for being TA in dog fostering dispute

Commenter calls out mom for being selfish and entitled

Ouch! A blunt response to a mom’s request.

Childfree sister refuses to foster dogs for entitled sibling’s kids

Commenter calls out mom for selfishly asking sister to stop fostering dogs

Commenter calls out OP for being TA and suggests involving husband

Sister’s passion for fostering dogs shouldn’t be a burden on family.

Commenter calls out parent for shirking responsibility with dogs

Commenter calls out OP for expecting sister to alter life.

Commenter calls out mom for expecting sister to prioritize her kids over dogs

Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and ungrateful

Parent calls out OP for expecting sister to prioritize her kids

Commenter calls out parent for expecting sister to raise their kids

Commenter calls out entitled mom for neglecting her kids.

Commenter suggests harsh solution to dog fostering issue. Yikes.

Commenter calls out parent for relying on sister for childcare

Commenter calls out entitled parent, suggests better parenting and partnership.

Sister not obligated to prioritize your kids over foster dogs

Harsh comment about parenting skills sparks no replies

Sister doesn’t owe you her time or home for respite care