Brother’s Secret School Play Decision Sparks Family Drama

Picture this: you’re a 24-year-old guy who’s been taking care of your 7-year-old little brother ever since your mom went back to work. You’re practically his second parent, buying his clothes, cooking for him, and keeping your parents updated on his life. But when your little brother has a school play and specifically asks you to be there, you decide to keep it a secret from your parents. After all, only one relative per kid can attend, and you feel like you’ve earned your spot in the audience. But when your mom finds out, she’s furious. Did you do the right thing? Let’s dive into this story and see what unfolds…

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Secret School Play Drama

Our protagonist, a 24-year-old guy, has been taking care of his 7-year-old brother ever since their mom went back to work. He’s responsible for everything from buying clothes to cooking meals and keeping his parents informed about his brother’s life. However, when his little brother has a school play and specifically asks him to be there, he decides to keep it a secret from his parents. He feels like they don’t deserve to be there, and only one relative per kid can attend anyway. When his mom finds out, she’s furious and accuses him of breaking their agreement. Now, both parents are acting cold towards him, and he’s starting to regret his decision. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Brother’s choice exposes parental neglect. NTA for supporting him

Parents criticized for not knowing their child’s school activities

Brother’s choice – NTA or not? Family drama ensues ‍♂️

Criticism of absent parents and praise for supportive sibling

Defending OP’s decision on school play against YTA accusations

Sibling steps up for neglected brother, confronts parents, NTA

Was breaking an agreement the cause of family drama?

Sibling drama over school play decision, NTA takes charge.

Communicate with your parents about feeling like a parent

No guilt necessary. Parents should have been more involved.

Sibling stands up for brother’s school play against controlling parents

User calls out OP’s misogyny and overbearing behavior towards family

Sibling responsibilities questioned in family drama ‍

Confused commenter seeks clarity about OP’s issue

OP’s resentment towards working mom may have skewed his judgement

Feeling like a parent to your brother? NTA but communication is key

Single parent responsibilities overlooked, NTA for school decision

NTA defends parent inconsideration toward brother’s life decisions

Sibling defends parents and questions OP’s motives for hiding play.

NTA. Calling out the parents for not taking responsibility

Balancing family responsibilities and personal goals

Sibling support shines as brother’s play sparks family feud. ❤️

User sympathizes with the poster’s family situation. NTA confirmed.

Sibling rivalry resolved: NTA for enjoying big moments with brother

Sibling stands up for brother, calls out parents’ neglect.

Brother’s secret decision causes family drama, commenter sides with brother.

Sibling steps up as parent figure, NTA

Sibling steps up for neglected brother in school play drama

NTA for not telling parents, but could have handled better

Sibling rivalry at its finest. YTA should take a chill pill.

One relative per child rule? NTA for questioning it

Parenting done right , take a seat Mom and Dad

Sibling support shines through amidst parental neglect ❤

Family chooses sister’s obligation over brother’s special moment

Parental presence at school play- NTA comment wins hearts

Don’t mess with a protective sibling

Brother’s school play sparks family drama. NTA clears things up.

Stand up for yourself, but don’t drop out immediately

NTA! Parenting gives you the right to make decisions

NTA parent shamed for sibling’s lack of responsibility

Sibling’s school play decision causes family drama. NTA explanation.

A commenter questions OP’s motives and suggests communication with parents.

OP’s definition of neglectful is questionable

Sibling’s secret school play decision leads to family strife

NTA for not telling others about brother’s school play.

Skeptical commenters question story authenticity and plot holes.

NTA praised for taking care of brother, concerns raised about parents.

Single parent defends decision to attend son’s play – NTA

Sibling support prevails!

Parenting requires commitment, not just convenience. ‍

Sibling drama and bad parenting in school play debacle

The comment highlights an important issue of parental neglect.

Family drama ensues over undisclosed agreement for brother’s care ‍♂️

Kid wants OP at play, parents need to pay attention

Sibling support over entitled parents NTA!

NTA gives advice on documenting neglectful parents for potential legal action.

Sibling drama ensues over school play decision. ESH, except brother.

7-year-old’s secret school play decision causes family drama. NTA.

NTA stands up to parental responsibilities, sparks family drama

NTA. Valid resentment, but focus on creating stable home. Play long game.

Sibling drama over parental responsibilities

Being the eldest child doesn’t make you a co-parent , NTA

Putting family first: Brother’s play decision sparks support

Brother’s decision to do school play sparks family drama. NTA.

Sibling loyalty and parental communication in family drama ‍

Supportive sibling steps up for brother’s school play, NTA