Babysitter Walks Out After Shocking Diabetic Child Revelation

An 18-year-old babysitter found herself in a difficult situation when she was asked to care for a diabetic child without any prior warning. She was recommended to a new family in her neighborhood and agreed to babysit their two kids for a night. However, upon arriving at the house, she discovered that one of the children had type one diabetes and was expected to administer insulin injections, something she had no experience with.

New Babysitting Gig

Unexpected Request

Meeting the Family ‍ ‍

Shocking Revelation

No Experience

Needle Phobia

Drawing the Line ✋

Desperate Pleas

Texting After

No Response

Babysitter’s Tough Decision

The young babysitter faced a moral dilemma when she discovered that the child she was supposed to care for had diabetes and she was expected to administer insulin injections without any prior experience. Despite the mother’s desperate pleas, the babysitter decided to walk away from the job, feeling it was unsafe for her to care for the child without proper training. She later offered to try again in the future with a trial run, but received no response from the mother. What are your thoughts on this situation? Share your comments and reactions.

NTA. Babysitting a diabetic child requires special training and experience.

Overwhelming diabetic care, inexperienced babysitter, and a shocking revelation

Type 1 Diabetic confirms OP’s decision to walk out. NTA.

Babysitter not at fault for leaving after being blindsided.

Babysitter refuses to care for diabetic child, gets called names

Babysitter quits after diabetic child revelation. NTA for refusing.

Nurse babysitter refuses diabetic child overnight care. NTA.

Commenter calls out mother’s irresponsible decision. Reply disagrees.

OP handles ambush like a pro NTA

Babysitter didn’t disclose child’s medical needs. NTA for being upset.

Being honest about limitations is key to responsible babysitting

Retired medical technologist supports babysitter’s decision to quit

Communication breakdown leads to babysitter quitting. NTA.

NTA – Trial run needed. Irresponsible to assume.

Pediatrician confirms NTA for refusing to babysit diabetic child

Diabetic child left with ignorant babysitter, NTA for walking out

Babysitter leaves after revealing child’s diabetes. Commenter supports parent’s decision.

Caring for a diabetic child requires special training and experience.

Babysitter refuses medical responsibility, justified in leaving

Setting boundaries as a parent is important

Honesty is key! NTA for walking out.

It’s better to prioritize safety and comfort. NTA

Always disclose medical needs before arranging care

Disclosing special needs is crucial for babysitting

Babysitting a diabetic child without proper training is dangerous

Standing up for a child’s health.

Diabetic child’s age and behavior pose risks for babysitter. NTA.

Babysitter puts child at risk, OP not at fault.

Prior disclosure of child’s condition important for babysitter’s responsibility

Communication is key! NTA for prioritizing medical needs

NTA, as a nurse practitioner and diabetic educator, leaving a child with health issues with an untrained babysitter is life-threatening

Putting a child’s safety first, NTA for walking out

Type One Diabetes is a beast. Not taking the job was responsible.

Experienced with diabetes, 30M feels comfortable babysitting diabetic child.

Babysitter leaves after diabetic child revelation. NTA for quitting.

Babysitter stands up for herself after medical condition withheld

Managing diabetes is no easy feat. NTA made the right call.

Managing diabetes is complex and easy to mess up

Caring for a diabetic child is no easy feat

A heartfelt thank you for refusing to babysit a diabetic child

Babysitter hides crucial info, gets caught. Trust issues arise

Mother of Type1 Diabetic criticizes babysitter for lack of training

Babysitter fails to disclose child’s medical condition. NTA for leaving

Being responsible and mature pays off! NTA

Babysitting expectations exceeded with medical requirements. NTA.

Always discuss expectations beforehand to avoid misunderstandings

Choosing not to babysit a diabetic child is understandable

Mom defends decision to not leave child with untrained babysitter

Responsible decision to walk out of diabetic child situation

Mother’s negligence leads to babysitter’s justified walkout

Mature babysitter praised for responsible behavior

Walking out may have saved a life #NTA

Babysitter’s negligence puts diabetic child at risk. NTA.

Babysitter quits after diabetic child revelation. Commenter is NTA.

Stranger danger! Commenter questions leaving child with unknown babysitter

Standing up for a diabetic child, NTA wins the day

NTA calls out irresponsible mother for leaving special needs child.

Mom’s job requirements too much for babysitter

Parent’s negligence shocks babysitter, commenters call for CPS intervention

Leaving a diabetic child with an inexperienced babysitter? NTA.

Handling a diabetic child isn’t your responsibility. NTA