Picture this: You’ve got a wonderful nanny who takes care of your kids and occasionally hosts play dates. Your son’s friend, James, often comes over because his single mom works crazy hours. One day, James’ mom asks if your nanny could watch him full-time over the summer. But here’s the catch: she can’t afford to pay her share. What would you do? ♀️
The Nanny Deal
Enter James, the Frequent Visitor
The Big Ask: Full-Time Care for James ⏰
The Nanny Share Dilemma
The Financial Feud Begins
The Plea for Help
The Final Verdict: No Free Childcare
The Emotional Aftermath
Caught in a Childcare Clash: Are These Parents Being Unfair? ♀️
When James’ mom’s summer care plans fell through, she turned to her son’s friends’ parents for help. But the proposed nanny share situation quickly turned into a financial feud. Despite being able to afford it, the parents refused to foot the entire bill for James’ care, arguing it wasn’t their responsibility. This left James’ mom in tears, accusing them of being selfish with their money. So, who’s in the wrong here? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses…
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NTA. You’re not responsible for paying for someone else’s childcare
“NTA, it’s not fair to pay for her child’s full-time childcare “
“NTA: Setting Boundaries is Key. Don’t Let Guilt Dictate Kindness!”
NTA – No obligation to cover more expenses for friend’s child
NTA. Don’t let her guilt trip you into paying for daycare
>AITA for not paying for my son’s friend childcare?
NTA, no nuance.
NTA: She wants free child care, but that’s usually grandma
Generous offers, but not responsible for covering her childcare expenses.
Generous offer to help neighbor with nanny sparks unreasonable response
“NTA. Child care is expensive. I understand you paying for the play dates because it would be like her dropping him of at a friends house and their mom watching them. What she is looking for is full time child care and that is not on you in any way. I fully believe she knows it also is is just frustrated with the whole situation and lashing out on you. I would bet on her not meaning it but you were there when she was feeling it all crashing around her.”
NTA: Save for your kids’ future, not someone else’s childcare
♂️ NTA: She wants you to pay for everything? No way!
Don’t feel guilty! You’re not the a**hole in this situation
Selfish with your money? Not your kid, not your problem. ♀️
NTA! Subsidized nanny care not good enough? r/choosingbeggars vibes
NTA suggests earning more by providing childcare during summer
You’re not the a**hole for not paying for their childcare!
Childcare costs are skyrocketing, leaving families struggling to afford it.
Generous offer rejected: entitled parent demands free childcare.
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NTA: Not your responsibility to provide childcare
NTA. Your money, your choice. ♀️ Her child, her problem.
Kindness met entitlement: NTA helps but mom’s a brat
Kindness without obligation: NTA for not paying for childcare
NTA. Dodging payment for summer care? Not cool
She planned it all along! Definitely not the a**hole
NTA- Don’t call us selfish! Childcare isn’t our responsibility!
NTA: Comment sparks debate on financial responsibility and unforeseen circumstances
No free rides! Set boundaries and let her handle it
