Imagine being 19, all dolled up and ready for a romantic date with your boyfriend, only to get a call from your stepmom, demanding you to cancel your plans and babysit your hyperactive 9-year-old brother. For free! This is the predicament our heroine found herself in, resulting in a family feud that’s got everyone talking. Let’s dive into this spicy tale of family drama, responsibilities, and the consequences of tough decisions.
The Stage is Set
The Plot Thickens ️♀️
Babysitting Blues
A Twist in the Tale
The Call that Changed it All
Standing Her Ground
The Countdown Begins ⏳
The Departure
The Aftermath ️
The Accusations Fly ️
The Housing Situation
The Living Conditions
The Fine Print
The Babysitting History
A Babysitting Dilemma That Rocked the Family Boat ♀️
So, here’s the situation: a 19-year-old girl, all set for a date, is suddenly asked to cancel her plans and babysit her 9-year-old brother, without any compensation. Despite giving her parents a 40-minute window to return home, they don’t, and she leaves for her date, leaving her brother home alone. Upon her return, she’s met with a storm of accusations, including being called ‘irresponsible’ and ‘uncaring’. Adding fuel to the fire, she’s also asked to pay for a broken vase. Is she the villain or just a young woman standing up for her own plans? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
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NTA. Babysitter canceled, but they should have come home.
NTA, but in a tough spot. Parents lied and never hired a babysitter. ♂️
Stepmom’s sneaky plan backfires, leaving everyone in a dilemma
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NTA for not wanting to babysit, but ESH for risking brother.
ESH. Leaving a 9-year-old alone is wrong, but parents are AHs too.
NTA, but is moving out the best option? Divorce repercussions?
The babysitter canceled or never booked? Let’s find out!
NTA. Parents lied to force you to babysit.
NTA for not cancelling plans. Step mom and dad’s responsibility.
NTA – Parents’ problem. Soft YTA – not okay to leave 9yo alone.
OP excluded from restaurant, forced to babysit. NTA.
NTA for setting boundaries with parents. Cash upfront
Parents being AH, should’ve figured it out. Where’s the sitter?
NTA. Taking responsibility for yourself at a young age.
♂️ ESH: Neglecting 9-year-old for fun, but sister deserves better
“NTA. Parents knew babysitter canceled, OP still blamed. “
NTA for not babysitting, but regret not inviting boyfriend over
Escape responsibility and enjoy your own plans without guilt
Stepmom’s manipulation backfires, leaving 19-year-old in a tough spot
Sibling refuses to babysit, stepmom crosses boundaries. Talk to mom?
ESH. Selfish and irresponsible people, neglecting the scared 9-year-old.
Doubting the existence of a babysitter?
“NTA – Parents forcing sibling to babysit, ignoring boundaries “
Leaving your brother alone? ESH. Teaching lesson gone wrong
Parents should take responsibility for leaving child, not the OP.
Babysitting woes: Goblin kings and labyrinths, oh my!
ESH. Leaving a 9-year-old alone? Irresponsible! Opinions vary on this.
9-year-old home alone? Some parents have different perspectives.
Outsourcing childcare to a sibling? NTA, but bad parenting move.
Parents set up babysitting dilemma, commenter suggests clever solution.
Stepmom tries to force babysitting, OP stands up for themselves.
Nostalgic debate: How young is too young to stay home alone?
Leaving a kid home alone? YTA. Family celebrations come first!
Parents waited until last minute to force babysitting.
AITA trolls and broken vases: 80s sitcoms as inspiration?
OP prioritized their plans over their brother’s safety. YTA
Parents failed, but leaving a child alone is never okay
Parents should have taken responsibility for their own child’s safety.
Parents’ irresponsibility leaves 19-year-old in a tough situation. NTA!
NTA. They left your brother home alone. Not your responsibility.
NTA. Kid wasn’t your responsibility, they knew you were leaving
Opinions divided on whether OP or parents are the a**holes
Entitled babysitter refuses to watch 9-year-old sibling.
NTA: Stand your ground and show your parents the truth!
NTA – Parents left him alone, not you. Double not the a**hole!
Leaving a 9YO home alone? ESH, but parents should’ve planned better
Heartbreaking neglect of a 9-year-old boy
YTA: Should’ve babysat for free, not left kid brother alone!
OP’s spiteful plans backfire, leaving everyone in a childcare dilemma
