A Family Feud Over Babysitting: Crude or Justified?

We’ve all had those family gatherings where someone just doesn’t take a hint, right? Well, imagine having newborn twins and a persistent cousin who just won’t stop asking to babysit, despite your polite refusals. Our story today revolves around a mom who found herself in this exact situation during a New Year’s Eve party. The drama that unfolded is both relatable and controversial, sparking a family feud that’s left everyone questioning: who’s really in the wrong here?

The Unwanted Babysitting Offer

New Year’s Eve Drama

The Relentless Cousin ‍♀️

The Final Straw

The Infamous Response

Family Backlash

The Wife’s Take

The Aftermath

Family Ultimatum

Self-Doubt Creeps In

The Final Question ❓

An Important Clarification

A Family Divided: Was the Mom Right or Wrong? ‍♀️

In a whirlwind of family drama, a mother of newborn twins and an eighteen-month-old finds herself at odds with her cousin and the rest of her family. Despite her repeated refusals, her cousin’s relentless requests to babysit the twins lead to a controversial response that’s sparked a family feud. With her family calling her crude and demanding an apology, the mother is left questioning her actions. Was she too harsh, or was her response justified? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️‍♀️

NTA – Trying different approaches to get the point across

NTA. No means no and she kept pushing.

NTA: Respect for parenting choices is lacking in this family.

NTA – Cousin’s lack of understanding ‘no’ isn’t justified.

NTA: A heartwarming defense of family and love

“NTA, I wouldn’t leave my newborns with ANYONE these earliest months. “

“We’re just lesbians” Hilarious tit comment! NTA, protect your newborns!

NTA: A babysitting clash between immaturity and baby cues

NTA-mother sets boundaries for babysitting; family should support her

NTA. Standing your ground against disrespectful family.

NTA. Setting boundaries for entitled parents. You’re doing great!

Hold your ground! Family crossing boundaries with babysitting.

Offering a lunch date as an alternative to babysitting?

Just say no, it will be easier for everyone.

NTA: Babies are not dolls! Unbelievable

Boundary-breaking babysitter sparks family feud. NTA stands firm.

NTA. Polite refusal ignored, justified to be crude.

Set boundaries with family to protect your babies

Setting boundaries: No means no, no second chances needed.

Setting boundaries with cousin over babysitting. NTA.

Blunt honesty prevails! NTA stands firm against babysitting pressure.

“NTA. Breastfeeding twins is tough! Don’t mess with mama bear! “

Stand your ground! Your kids, your rules. Let it go!

NTA, frustrated with cousin’s persistence, but apologized. Right and NTA.

Clear communication is key! NTA for setting boundaries.

Autistic person understands boundaries: NTA, no means no!

Pushing back and apologizing, but no babysitting session owed.

“Askhole” family calls me crude, but I’m NTA.

NTA, her parents should’ve backed you up earlier.

NTA, apologize for speaking harshly and suggest alternative hangouts.

Curious about the cousin’s age? They just turned twenty one!

“No is no! NTA, cousin needs to understand boundaries.”

NTA – Protecting our kids from cousin’s lack of understanding

Bluntly explaining the situation can shut down annoying behavior

Parenting mishap turns into a misunderstanding. NTA for reacting.

NTA. Family feud escalates over babysitting. Ultimatums divide relatives.

Bottle battle: When getting help becomes a power struggle

Super mom! NTA for giving a direct answer. Impressive breastfeeding!

Supermom feeding twins and toddler, any other superpowers?

Repeatedly asking for babysitting makes her the a**hole.

Understanding the challenges of communication for someone on the spectrum

Commenter finds humor in mistaken identity, wife gets no credit

NTA. Autistic kids may interpret “no” as a problem to solve

Ignoring boundaries and repeatedly asking for favors? Not cool!

NTA. Autism isn’t an excuse. Boundaries matter.

NTA. You were as nice as you were allowed to be.

NTA: The power of saying NO and the misunderstandings that follow

Boundary issues and stubbornness lead to family feud.

NTA. Cousin’s parents should have stepped in. Drama-free time coming!

Protecting our kids comes first! NTA

“Directness is key, but maybe not the tit-pulling approach.” ‍♀️

Navigating family dynamics and autism: NTA, but mend the relationship

Apologies made, family feud over babysitting, not giving in!

Breastfeeding boundaries: Respect and no need for babysitting. NTA

NTA. Boundaries set. Unannounced visits halted. Peace restored.

Autism doesn’t excuse bad behavior. Boundaries are important.

Lesbian couple’s humorous response to comment about family feud.

Counting to keep your cool when family won’t take no.

Advice for handling social cues with cousin with autism.

“Phrasing is everything” – NTA explains the importance of communication

Respecting boundaries: Autism is not an excuse

Sleep-deprived parent stands up to family’s unreasonable demands.

Blunt honesty is key when dealing with autism.

NTA. No means no!

NTA: Entitlement to other people’s children is gross behavior.

NTA. Asserting boundaries with grace and parental authority.

Pushed to the limit, snapping back at an entitled sister.

Setting boundaries with family: No means no!

NTA. Family misunderstands fatherhood and your cousin’s comment. Family drama.

NTA. Kids are not toys.