Babysitter Quits After Sister-in-Law’s Unreasonable Demands

Imagine moving in with your brother to help your sister-in-law with her newborn triplets and three older kids, only to be met with constant criticism and unreasonable demands. That’s what our protagonist, a dedicated and patient babysitter, experienced. Despite her best efforts, the sister-in-law’s complaints just kept coming, and our protagonist finally reached her breaking point. Let’s dive into this wild story and see what led to her decision to quit.

The Big Ask: Moving In

Finding a Routine

The Complaints Begin

Offering Solutions

Attitude and Excuses

Seeking Middle Ground ️

Complaints Continue

The Breaking Point

Enough is Enough!

Brother’s Reaction

Feeling Guilty

Grateful for Advice

Therapy and Help

No Pay, No Problem?

Moving Forward

The Unbearable Weight of Unreasonable Demands

Our protagonist did her best to help her sister-in-law with the triplets and three older kids, but the constant complaints and unreasonable demands became too much to bear. Despite offering solutions and seeking middle ground, she was met with attitude and excuses. The breaking point came when her sister-in-law criticized her for wearing a tank top while feeding one of the triplets. Our protagonist decided to quit, leaving her brother and sister-in-law to find other help. Now, she’s focusing on her own well-being and returning to her previous job as a babysitter. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Volunteering to babysit triplets for free, but SIL is ungrateful. NTA

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands. NTA, SIL acted nasty.

Supportive comment and replies suggest seeking professional help for PPD.

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands. NTA, offered help, deserves better.

Babysitting 6 kids including 3 newborns for a room? A**hole move. NTA.

Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm . NTA for quitting.

Don’t let them use and abuse you. Stand your ground!

When it comes to sick people, complain = no help

NTA. Family isn’t entitled to your labor. Brother needs reality check

Supportive reply, SIL receiving professional help

Sister-in-law calls her a b***h, but she’s the NTA

NTA babysitter helps SIL with postpartum depression but sets boundaries

Babysitter quits after unreasonable demands. Commenter sympathizes.

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s demands. Brother blames her. NTA.

Babysitting 6 kids, 3 newborns, for free and getting criticized? NTA

Self-care first! NTA babysitter quits after unreasonable demands

Babysitting burnout? This NTA deserves some appreciation

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands. Brother calls her b****.

Unpaid babysitting? NTA for quitting.

Supportive comment on dealing with mental health and PPD.

NTA for quitting after unreasonable demands and abusive behavior.

Babysitting 6 kids with no appreciation? NTA, good luck

Don’t let anyone treat you poorly, even family

Babysitter stands up for herself and quits. NTA

Babysitting triplets and three older kids? NTA for quitting

NTA: Babysitter quits over unreasonable demands for 6 kids

Aunt quits babysitting after SIL’s demands. NTA deserves appreciation

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands. NTA, set boundaries

Don’t let anyone take advantage of your kindness.

Babysitter handles unreasonable demands like a pro NTA

Setting boundaries with unreasonable demands ‍♂️

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands. NTA for setting boundaries

Brother ignores sister-in-law’s mental health, babysitter quits

Volunteer babysitter quits after brother calls her names. NTA

Unpaid babysitter receives verbal abuse and quits. NTA.

OP receives support for standing up to unreasonable demands

Don’t be a slave to unreasonable demands . NTA wins!

Don’t be a punching bag for your sister-in-law. NTA

Commenter shares experience with PPD and offers advice for OP.

Self-care first! NTA for quitting unreasonable demands.

Breaking point reached: Babysitter quits after unreasonable demands. NTA.

Babysitter gets off the hook with an NTA verdict

Babysitter quits after sister-in-law’s PPD-fueled behavior. Heartbreaking

Debate on having large families and impact on the planet

Addressing mental health issues is important, but it’s not an excuse . NTA.

Setting boundaries with new parents can be challenging

Supporting mental health is important, but not at the cost of abuse

Commenter calls out selfish parents for taking advantage of babysitter.

Friend takes advantage, OP moves cross-country to escape. NTA

Volunteer advises against micromanagement, suggests checking attitude

Standing up against mistreatment of mental illness.

Brother and SIL owe apologies for unreasonable demands and parenting.

Volunteered to babysit 6 kids, not clean floors in circles

Sister-in-law’s unreasonable demands lead to a justified resignation. NTA

Kudos to OP for handling an unreasonable sister-in-law like a boss

Standing up to verbal abuse from entitled parent.

Self-care first! NTA for leaving an abusive situation

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is important

SIL with PPD refuses help but demands too much. NTA.

Setting boundaries with a PPD sister-in-law

Babysitter quits over sweeping technique disagreement

Babysitter quits over unreasonable demands and matching triplets

Postpartum struggles and unreasonable demands. NTA for quitting.

Empowering response to unfair treatment by entitled family members

Let kids be themselves! NTA for quitting babysitting duties

Babysitting gone wrong, NTA stands up to unreasonable demands

Supportive comment suggests therapy for sister-in-law’s postnatal depression.

Empowering response to unfair babysitting demands

Standing up against mistreatment from family with PPD

Setting boundaries is important, even for babysitters

Standing up for yourself as a babysitter

Don’t be a doormat. NTA for quitting.