Picture this: You agree to babysit your niece and nephew for a day, only to find out there’s a house party happening at the same time. You’re stuck with the kids, who keep waking up due to the noise, and your sister isn’t back by the time she promised. You’re tired and just want to go home, but your sister-in-law accuses you of being an awful aunt. Are you the bad guy here? Let’s dive into this story and find out!
Babysitting Duties

Arrival & Expectations ⏰

Surprise Party

Extra Hours ⌛

Introvert’s Nightmare

Packing Up

Interrogation Time ❓

Guilt Trip

Responsibility Shift

Self-Doubt

Babysitting Gone Wild
Our protagonist agrees to babysit her niece and nephew for the day, only to find out there’s a surprise party happening at the same time. She stays longer than expected, even making an appearance at the party despite being an introvert. When she finally decides to leave, her sister-in-law accuses her of being an awful aunt and abandoning the children. Is she really the one to blame here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Babysitting time extended without permission? NTA for leaving early

SIL screamed drunk at babysitter while niblings tried to sleep – NTA

Babysitting gone wrong but NTA , make plans clear next time.

Babysitter verbally abused at party, judged NTA for declining help

Babysitting gone wrong! Refuse to babysit until you receive apologies and compensation. NTA.

Babysitter spills alcohol on you, wants you to stay and be uncomfortable NTA

Babysitter stands up to obnoxious drunk SIL, NTA

Setting clear expectations is key. NTA for leaving.

Uninvited babysitter expected to deal with drunk family. NTA

Don’t let anyone devalue your time

Babysitter was too nice to speak up for herself. NTA

Standing up for yourself is important!

Sister’s drunk family member caused chaos, NTA for leaving early

Babysitter stands up for herself against entitled sister and SIL

Clarification on SIL relationship, NTA comment.
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Clarification on SIL relationship sparks discussion in comment section

Babysitting for 10 hours and still NTA? You’re a saint

Sister didn’t invite babysitter to party, is she the a**hole?

Babysitting gone wild: Commenter not at fault for SIL’s tantrum

Sister takes advantage, SIL drunk and obnoxious, NTA

Babysitter deserved better Hire a sitter next time

Auntie’s sister breaks her promise and leaves babysitter in chaos
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Don’t be a martyr for your sister’s mistake

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Babysitting gone wrong, sister and SIL are the AHs

Gracious babysitter not obligated to stay for chaotic party. NTA

Babysitter stands up to dishonest sister, deserves better treatment

Babysitter unfairly treated by partying parents, defended by commenter. NTA

OP’s cool aunty vibes might have triggered SIL’s jealousy

Babysitter praised for going above and beyond

Family takes advantage of babysitter, NTA for setting boundaries.

Babysitting gone wrong . NTA refused to stay overnight & got abused.

Being a responsible babysitter and dealing with drunk family members

Babysitter’s sister-in-law spills wine on her and keeps dancing

Babysitting gone wrong? NTA for not being prepared
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SIL crosses the line – NTA sets her straight

Babysitting turns into party chaos and Aunty drama. NTA wins!
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Sister’s entitled behavior exposed, NTA for leaving.

SIL dumped wine and screamed? NTA. Talk to sister/SIL. Embarrassing behavior.

NTA stands up for herself and warns others about child abandonment.

Sister and BIL are the real party animals, not you

Ungrateful mom takes advantage of babysitter. NTA, don’t return.

Babysitter goes beyond the call of duty, gets screamed at. NTA

Sister’s SIL should watch her own kids

Setting boundaries and fulfilling obligations

Babysitting gone wrong, party chaos ensues. NTA for leaving early

Babysitting turned into a party chaos, but NTA for leaving.

Sister took advantage, but OP stood their ground. NTA

Trust issues with sister, decline babysitting again. NTA

Babysitter deals with drunk SIL and AH sister

Setting boundaries with a rude SIL ♀️

Standing up for yourself as a babysitter

Settling the score: Babysitting boundaries explained
