When tragedy strikes, family members often step up to take care of one another. But what happens when the caregiver feels they’ve given enough, and it’s time for their sibling to take responsibility for their own life? This big brother (26M) took in his sister (19F) after their parents passed away six years ago. He’s juggled his education, work, and her well-being all these years, but now that she’s unexpectedly pregnant, he’s drawn a line in the sand.
Big Brother’s Sacrifice

Grief and Growing Up

A Struggling Sister

Life Gets Better

Time for Sister to Move Out?

Big Brother’s Desires

Sister’s Progress

Pregnancy Bombshell

Big Brother’s Ultimatum ⚠️

Sister’s Reaction

Friends Weigh In ️

Former Friend’s Disapproval

Is Big Brother Being Too Harsh?
This big brother has been through a lot, sacrificing his own life to take care of his sister after their parents’ passing. Now, with her unexpected pregnancy, he’s drawn a line, telling her she must move out if she decides to keep the baby. Friends on both sides are weighing in, with some accusing him of forcing her into a difficult decision. But is he being too harsh, or is it time for his sister to take responsibility for her own life? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. You did your part, it’s time for her to adult.
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NTA. She needs to live with her own choices.

Support over judgement.

NTA commenter advises against relying on others for child’s care.

Brother’s tough love: Not a father figure or financial support.

Setting boundaries with kindness and reason. NTA

NTA suggests adoption as alternative to abortion. Replies agree.

Empowering response to pro-choice comment.

NTA comment stands alone with no replies ♀️

NTA for enforcing consequences, but tough love is hard.

NTA reminds sister of sacrifices at her age to raise baby.

Sibling’s pregnancy puts financial and emotional burden on commenter.
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NTA: Sister wants parenthood with zero work, needs reality check
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NTA suggests abortion due to inability to care for child.

Sister chooses to have baby, OP chooses not to support. NTA

NTA commenter supports sister’s freedom and offers help

Sister’s pregnancy not your responsibility, NTA

Commenter challenges critics to back up their opinions with action.

Stand up for yourself and don’t get trapped into parenthood!

Respect boundaries: NTA for not wanting to raise sister’s baby.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not being a parent.
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NTA defends decision not to enable sister’s choices.

Stop having babies with no means of support! NTA.

Support for woman’s choice, no one is the a**hole.

You’re not the a**hole for not wanting to raise her baby

Supportive comment on sister’s unplanned pregnancy, encourages independence.

NTA stands up to entitled sister who played the victim card

Support for sister’s eviction after ungrateful behavior.

Teen takes responsibility for baby, sister needs to do same.

NTA stands up to ungrateful sister. Parenting ultimatum given.

NTA prioritizes own life over sister’s baby, understandable but sad.
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NTA encourages sister to live her life and suggests adoption.

Respectful comment defends sister’s right to choose.

Taking on the role of a father doesn’t mean sacrificing everything.

Controversial take on parenthood and sex. No a-hole here.

NTA. You’re a responsible adult and she should be too.

Parenting at a young age is tough, but not impossible.

Clear-cut judgement: NTA. Baby not yours.

NTA: Your house, your rules. She can find other options.

The harsh reality of teen parenting and financial struggles.

Furry friends to the rescue! NTA wins the custody battle.

Challenge your sister to babysit for a weekend!

Honesty is key. NTA suggests sister make informed decision

Supporting sister’s decision to keep baby, setting boundaries.
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Her body, her choice. Sister needs to take responsibility.

Single mom friend should take responsibility and take sister in

NTA suggests sister should make adult choices about her baby.

NTA commenter defends OP’s right to choose involvement with baby.

Supportive comment encourages sister to keep baby. NTA.

NTA. Sister taking you for granted. You’re not responsible indefinitely.

Orphaned brother refuses to help raise sister’s baby. NTA
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Sister assumes help with baby, calls sibling abandoning when refused.

Brother wants sister to move out if she keeps baby. NTA.

Sibling boundaries respected, no A/H here. Sister must adult up.

Sibling drama: NTA wants sister to move out with baby

Supporting a young adult doesn’t mean raising their child.

Supporting a friend’s decision to keep a baby. NTA.

Supporting reproductive choice and setting boundaries. NTA

NTA stands firm in response to daughter’s irresponsibility.

Being honest with sister, NTA. Friends not helping, big problem.

Brother not the a**hole for not supporting sister’s baby

You’re not responsible for her and her baby. NTA

Sibling wants to move in with baby, NTA disagrees.

Don’t be her replacement father! NTA.
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Uncle won’t support sister’s baby, NTA. Friends can take her.
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NTA uncle raises sister, refuses to be responsible for her baby

Stand your ground and prioritize your own happiness.

NTA stands up for herself against entitled sister and friends.

NTA defends herself against accusations of forcing abortion and parenting.

Sibling support without sacrificing personal responsibility.

Commenter explains why sister should support her own child.
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Sister wants a baby, but brother is not responsible. NTA.

NTA, but is living with a kid worth losing family?

Commenter questions the future plans of pregnant sister. NTA.

NTA – Stick to your guns and don’t give up your 20s!

Supportive commenters hope for an update on the situation.
