Brother Doesn’t Want Parents? The Shocking Reason Revealed!

Imagine being a 19-year-old college student and suddenly becoming a primary caregiver for your baby brother. That’s the reality for our protagonist, who we’ll call Big Bro. He took on the responsibility of caring for his little brother when his parents struggled with health issues and age-related challenges. Now, three years later, his 6-year-old brother is refusing to go back to his parents, and they’re pointing fingers at Big Bro. But is he really to blame? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

Surprise Baby Brother

Big Bro Steps Up ‍

Helping Out After Work

Overnight Stays and Weekends

Temporary Becomes Permanent? ⏳

Parents’ Lack of Involvement

Brother’s New Home

Parents Want Him Back

Brother’s Heartbreaking Reaction

Fear of Visiting Parents

Parents Blame Big Bro

Big Bro Snaps Back ️

Mom’s Angry Response

Big Bro’s Dilemma

Is Big Bro the Bad Guy?

So, here we are, with a 6-year-old who’s grown attached to his big brother and doesn’t want to return to his parents. Big Bro’s been accused of bad-mouthing his parents, but he insists that’s not the case. Instead, he suggests that maybe his brother would want to be with them if they had been more involved in his life earlier on. Mom’s furious, but is Big Bro really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heart-wrenching situation…

NTA. Commenter praised for being a wonderful person and providing stability. Replies suggest seeking legal guardianship.

NTA. OP’s parents neglected their child and he stepped up.

NTA. Good parents don’t leave their child for years. Outstanding job.

NTA. If you want him forever, you could potentially have custody.

Brother was left in your care for 3 years. Parents blame you for poisoning him against them. NTA

Choosing the easy way out of parenting? NTA takes the blame.

NTA! Supportive brother deserves better. Possible custody case?

NTA but consider talking to a custody lawyer ‍ ‍ . He’s afraid of abandonment.

Legal advice for guardianship dispute with parents. NTA.

NTA, but what happens when he’s back again?

Abandoned brother clings to sibling during visits. Heartbreaking

Commenter is seen as a parental figure. ‍

Sibling forced to parent brother, calls out bad parenting. NTA

Parenting is a lifelong commitment, not a temporary job

NTA. Parents must slowly transition back into child’s life.

Little bro’s issues lead to NTA judgement.

Brother considers taking full-time custody of neglected sibling.

NTA- Another post on r/legaladvice had a similar situation. Parents’ rights were terminated. What is with these people thinking kids are like a toy they can just decide they’re done with for a few years and then pick back up down the road?!

Abandoned brother, NTA for not wanting parents back.

Heartbreaking situation for little brother abandoned by parents.

Abandoned by mother, grandmother became only ‘mother’ figure. NTA OP

Being a supportive sibling in tough times.

Brother’s parents absent for 3 yrs, now want him back. NTA.

Adoptive sibling stands up to entitled biological parents.

Commenter expresses concern for child’s well-being and criticizes parents’ irresponsibility. NTA.

Abandoned brother, no child support, and called disrespectful? NTA!

NTA! The parents are delusional for abandoning their child.

Take custody, limit visitation, and call them ‘bad parents’

Abandoned brother’s return sparks justified anger and concern.

Brother’s only family is OP, parents abandoned him. NTA.

Fight for custody. Don’t trust their motives. You’re NTA

Parents not taking responsibility for lack of relationship with brother. NTA

Brother’s trauma alienates him from parents. Commenter says NTA.

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation.

Sibling love shines through in this heartwarming NTA comment

Consider legal options: NTA seeks advice for family situation.

Sibling bonds and responsibility. NTA, but tread carefully

Brother deserves love, not to be treated like a toy! ❤️

NTA! Get legal custody ASAP to prevent them from taking him

Calmly explaining situation to parents and transitioning slowly might help

Internet stranger encourages OP to fight for brother ❤️

Heartbreaking custody battle over child’s only parent. NTA.

Compassionate brother receives well-deserved NTA judgement.

Get a lawyer for custody, things could get nasty!

Abandoned by parents, brother’s caretaker says NTA with fire emoji.

Parents want brother back after OP handles hardest part of parenthood

Sibling support and hope for a brighter future.

‍⚖️ NTA advises to get a lawyer ASAP for forgotten brother.

Take legal action! You’re the real guardian. #NTA

NTA stepped up for brother, parents can’t treat him like object.

NTA, but parents’ actions may cause brother abandonment issues

Legal action advised for unknown situation.

Brother has been a single father to his younger sibling.

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation.

Sibling love triumphs over absent parenting

NTA for stepping up and taking care of your brother. Consider legal guardianship to prevent future issues.

Commenter deemed not the a**hole, no replies.

Brother chooses family over parents. Heartwarming NTA comment section ❤

NTA defends OP for not expecting younger sibling to cook/clean

Standing up to family? Be prepared for legal action

Brutal honesty: NTA suggests parents should have terminated pregnancy.

Defending against bad parents, NTA comment shows fiery spirit!

Child raised by sibling, parents want him back. NTA.

Get a lawyer ASAP! NTA

Fight for the child’s safety and well-being.

Brother is not a puppy! NTA for keeping him happy

Taking responsibility for family NTA comment inspires legal custody

Proud older sibling sets boundaries with negligent parents

Sibling love triumphs! Heartwarming NTA comment

Fight for custody! You’re not the a**hole in this.

Estranged brother doesn’t want parents. NTA for feeling disconnected.

A heartbreaking situation. Seeking legal advice is crucial.

Fight for your son’s rights! NTA, get legal help

NTA. Brother wants to stay with you, parents should have tried harder.

Seek legal advice: NTA’s family situation is complicated.