Imagine being a child-free couple, enjoying your life and setting boundaries with family members. You’re planning a movie date, and suddenly you’re faced with a screaming niece demanding to join you. What would you do? This couple found themselves in that exact situation, and their decision has sparked quite the debate. Let’s dive into this juicy story and see if they made the right call.
The Child-Free Life

Family Visit and Movie Plans

Sonic Movie Mentioned

Niece’s Sonic Obsession

Dad’s Proposal ♂️

Niece Gets Excited

Couple’s Firm Rejection ♀️

Dad’s Persistence ♂️

Standing Their Ground

Time to Leave

Family’s Reaction

Additional Info

More Context

Not Hating, Just Boundaries

Family’s Sneaky Attempts

Couple Stands Firm on Boundaries
So, this child-free couple found themselves in a sticky situation when their niece demanded to join them for a Sonic movie date. Despite the dad’s persistence and the niece’s tears, they stood their ground and refused to bend their rules. They’ve been called heartless and asses, but they believe they’re just maintaining clear boundaries. They even offered to rent the movie for the family later on. Are they really the bad guys here, or just trying to live their lives on their terms? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA – Avoiding guilt trips and setting boundaries with family

NTA for not taking niece on uninvited date. Love that saying!
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Taking a niece to a movie on a date? ESH, but boundaries matter.

“Bawling” vs “balling” debate sparks humorous replies

NTA, but questioning the story’s veracity due to school absence

ESH – Commenter criticizes OP and receives mixed responses ♂️

Debate over child-free couple’s biased account and anti-child stance

“Child-Free Couple Refuses to Take Niece to Sonic Movie”

ESH. Couple refuses to take niece to Sonic movie

NTA- He’s TA for not considering your plans

BIL’s persistence in taking niece to movie after clear decline

NTA – Gender bias in family expectations and guilt-tripping tactics

NTA. Stick to your plans, she can watch it later
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NTA stands their ground against entitled BIL, despite name-calling

YTA for not taking niece to movie

NTA the a**hole. Don’t force your kid on child-free couple

Niece excluded from Sonic movie, sparks family drama

BIL thinks he’s entitled to free babysitting. NTA for refusing!
