Imagine being a teenager, living in a cramped house with eight other family members, and being the go-to babysitter for your three young nieces and nephews. Now, add a nasty flu into the mix. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Well, for one unfortunate 18-year-old, this nightmare became a reality.
Life in a Crowded House
The Babysitting Duties
Feeling Under the Weather
No Rest for the Weary
The Unfortunate Incident
Pandemonium Ensues!
The Aftermath
Facing the Accusations
The Blame Game Continues ♀️
The Aftereffects
Caught in the Crossfire
Caught in a Vomit Vortex: Who’s to Blame?
So, here we have a sick teenager, forced to babysit her three young relatives, leading to an unfortunate vomit disaster. The aftermath? Accusations flying, blame being shifted, and one very tired and misunderstood babysitter. The family is now divided, with the mother blaming the teen for the mess, the father and sister worried about potential germ spread, and the younger sister left to pick up the babysitting duties. And through it all, our beleaguered babysitter maintains her innocence, claiming she never wanted to babysit in the first place. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this messy situation… ️♀️
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NTA, but shocked by family’s disregard for COVID precautions.
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NTA. Sick OP wants to be babysat, not babysitter
Toxic family forces OP to babysit while sick. NTA, move out!
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NTA: Parents expect too much, blame sick teen for getting ill
Stand up for yourself and let them know
NTA. Family blames sick teen for babysitting, but she’s innocent.
Toxic family dynamics: Blamed for vomiting, but NTA!
Forced to babysit while sick? Definitely not the a**hole!
OP is NTA for vomiting on kids’ toys while sick
Sick teen not to blame for vomit disaster!
NTA, sibling should watch her own kids. Mom’s accusation sucks!
NTA. Sick babysitter warns mom, but she ignores and blames toys.
NTA for refusing to babysit while sick. Family is entitled.
Defending against mom’s accusations of intentional babysitting mishap. ♂️
NTA. You tried to warn them! Feel better fast OP!
Mom’s selfish move: forcing sick teen to babysit
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Parents neglectful, sister needs encouragement to assert herself. NTA
NTA. Kids’ stinky heads: food + heat = nasty smells!
YTA for knowing you’re NTA
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NTA for babysitting sick when you were feeling sick
Mom’s the a**hole! You weren’t fit to babysit!
NTA. Parents should pay for babysitting and respect your health.
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Commenter calls out narcissistic behavior of their mother during babysitting
NTA. Babysitting nightmare! Sick teen forced to babysit.
Concerned about baby’s smell, but NTA for babysitting nightmare!
NTA: Refusal logic applies to everything, even sexual assault.
YTA. Don’t puke on kids’ toys! Be responsible and considerate.
NTA: Sick teen forced to babysit, risking everyone’s health
Being sick while babysitting? Definitely not the a**hole!
Heartbreaking story turns into a hilarious vomit disaster!
Not the a**hole – a babysitting nightmare turned vomit disaster!
A simple comment with a lot of mystery…
“NTA. Set boundaries, prioritize your well-being, and move out. “
Sick teen forced to babysit: A vomit disaster waiting to happen!
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NTA. Mom’s overreaction after you told her once. Sis needs babysitter!
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Defending against unfair blame for a vomit disaster.
NTA: Family shouldn’t rely on you for childcare.
Sick teen forced to babysit? Definitely NTA!
Mom forces sick teen to babysit, blames them for vomiting!
Defending the sick babysitter against unfair judgment.
Sick babysitter blamed for vomit disaster, defends self. NTA
Sick teen forced to babysit, mom’s fault
Sick teen forced to babysit by selfish mother. NTA!
NTA. Vomit revenge? That’s some next-level narcissistic behavior!
Concerned about baby’s head smell? It could be a condition!
Vomit revenge: NTA, they deserved it for not listening!
Unbelievable! Being sick doesn’t make you the a**hole. Family dysfunction
Commenter blames sick teen for babysitting disaster, sparks debate.
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Sick teen babysitter gets revenge, NTA.
Sleepless babysitting: NTA’s nightmare with sick kids and vomit!
Mom’s short-sightedness puts sick teen in vomit disaster situation!
Mom forced sick teen to babysit?! NTA, that’s messed up!
Family dysfunction and neglect. NTA for standing up for yourself!
Babysitting nightmare! Sick teen vs. irresponsible mom. Who’s the a**hole?
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Kid smells bad? NTA, but what’s the stinky story?
Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this babysitting nightmare!
NTA. Find new living arrangements after restrictions lift.
NTA: Your mom’s bad decision put everyone at risk!
NTA. Mom needs therapy.
Sick teen babysits, mom insists, disaster strikes! Who’s at fault? ♀️
NTA. Your mom was irresponsible. Your sister is being unfair.
No blame for throwing up when feeling sick. #NotTheAsshole
Family drama! Get out of that crazy AF situation!
Mom makes sick teen babysit
NTA: No explanation needed, it’s a navy disaster!
NTA! Your mom prioritized her desires over your health
Stand up for yourself and demand fair compensation!
NTA: Set boundaries and demand fair compensation for babysitting!
NTA- Recommending COVID antibody test after sick babysitting experience!
NTA: Your mom should’ve believed you when you were sick
NTA. Your mom is a**hole. Older sister is a smidge mad at you and not your mom. I can kinda see younger sister’s annoyance, but it shouldn’t be at you. You clearly had a stomach virus and then gave it to the kids through no fault of your own.
Not the a**hole in a vomit-filled babysitting nightmare!
NTA. Unhealthy, risky, and a complete disregard for your health!
NTA, but maybe it’s time for a pregnancy test? ♀️
Not the a**hole for surviving a vomit disaster!
No a-hole here! A positive babysitting experience, phew!
NTA. Sick babysitter forced to watch kids, mom blames them.
NTA. Adults in your household blame you for getting sick?
Mom underestimated sickness, vomit disaster ensued. She made up later.
Family drama: NTA questions family’s fresh air remedy for sickness
Parents and siblings suck for making you babysit when sick!
NTA! It’s mind-blowing how no one cared about your well-being!
Sick babysitter gets blamed for vomit disaster. NTA!
NTA. Consequences for not heeding warnings
NTA. Don’t leave a sick teen alone with kids! #ParentingFail
