Picture this: you’re a college student babysitting two young kids in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Suddenly, you hear gunshots and the police come knocking on the door. What would you do? One babysitter found herself in this exact situation and made a controversial decision that left the parents fuming. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and find out what happened.
Babysitting in Unfamiliar Territory ️

Shots Fired!

Hiding Away

Knock, Knock! Who’s There?

Trust Issues with the Police

Mom’s Advice: Don’t Call the Cops

American Police: Different, but the Same

A Rough Neighborhood ️

The Parents’ Perspective

Mom’s Reaction

Babysitter’s Defense

Babysitting Gig Over

Seeking Outside Opinion

To Open or Not to Open: The Babysitting Dilemma ♀️
Our babysitter protagonist found herself in a sticky situation when she chose not to open the door for the police while looking after two young children. Her past experiences with corrupt police forces led her to believe that staying silent and hidden was the safest course of action. However, the parents of the children were less than pleased with her decision, resulting in a heated confrontation and the end of her babysitting gig. Was she right to prioritize her instincts, or should she have trusted the police in this unfamiliar neighborhood? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Growing up in countries with corrupt police, commenters discuss police behavior.

Babysitter’s decision to not open door for police is justified

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops: justified or risky?

Babysitter scared to open door for cops after shots fired. N-T-A, but YTA for not calling parents.

Babysitter refuses to open door for cops, commenters debate. NAH.

Safety first! NTA for not opening the door for cops

Babysitter’s decision to not open door for cops deemed NAH

Debate on whether babysitter was reckless for not opening door

Babysitter confused about tipping culture sparks debate among commenters

Babysitter criticized for not calling parents during police incident.

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops sparks YTA debate

Refusing to talk to cops: NTA or reckless?

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops receives criticism.

Babysitter’s cautiousness gets a soft YTA, but a learning experience.

Debate on police rights and legalities sparks in comments

Babysitter and parent both at fault, but expecting tip AH move

Babysitter’s tipping expectations spark amusement in comment section

Babysitter judged ESH for not contacting parents and not opening door

Babysitter’s decision to not open door for cops sparks debate

Commenter calls out AH behavior and lack of explanation.

Babysitter’s actions questioned after refusing to open door for cops

Debate over babysitter’s safety instinct and responsibility.

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops: justified or not?
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Safety first! Commenter raises valid point about opening doors.

Commenter raises valid concerns about opening door for unknown person

Safety concerns raised over babysitter’s refusal to open door

Commenter praises babysitter for not trusting police. Replies warn of danger.

NTA for not answering the door, but YTA for being rude
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Babysitter refuses to open door for cops after dark. AH or heroic?

Never open your door to police, NTA is right.

Standing up to police without a warrant

Babysitter prioritizes kids over opening door for cops. NTA

White man supports babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops

Commenter stands with babysitter, invokes NWA lyrics. NTA.

Lawyer and babysitter prioritizes safety over police compliance. NTA

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops: NTA, safety first

Babysitter hailed as hero for refusing to open door for cops

Refusing to open the door for cops: heroic or reckless?

Babysitter refused to open door for cops, but should have called parents

Firm policy: Don’t let cats out or cops in. NTA

Babysitter’s refusal to open door for cops sparks cultural shift

Refusing to open door for cops: NTA or reckless?

Babysitter hailed NTA, but asks if tipping is common practice

Standing up for your rights, even when scary.

Babysitter prioritizes safety, sparks assumptions about race. NTA

Stay safe when interacting with cops: call 911 to confirm.

Babysitter gets called out for not informing parents

Commenter shares experience of living in a safe country without guns

Standing up to authority: Babysitter’s bold statement

NAH. Both sides had valid assumptions but needed better communication.

Babysitter’s decision to not open door for cops deemed NTA

Safety first! Commenter defends babysitter’s decision not to open door

Babysitter’s refusal to open door to cops: justified NTA stance

Commenter calls out those who don’t fear police officers.

Canadian commenters discuss police brutality and corruption in Canada.
