College Student’s Babysitting Dilemma: A Summer of Freedom or Family Obligations?

Imagine being a full-time college student, working full time at an elementary school, and then, thanks to a global pandemic, becoming the default babysitter for your family’s children. Sounds exhausting, right? Well, that’s the reality for one young individual who is now contemplating taking a stand for their own mental health. As the world starts to open back up, they’re yearning for a break. But will their family understand? Let’s dive into their story.

The Unplanned Babysitter

Lockdown Blues

The Breaking Point

The Unruly Bunch

The Solo Mission ‍♀️

The Unpaid Tutor

The Unpaid Labor

The Exhausted Soul

The Big Reveal ️

The Unfulfilled Promise

The Bitter Aftermath

The Relief

A Summer of Freedom or Family Obligations? The Internet Weighs In! ‍♀️

This young college student has been juggling school, work, and the unexpected responsibility of babysitting their nieces and nephews. As the pandemic restrictions lift, they yearn for a break, a summer of freedom. But will their family understand their need for rest and relaxation? Or will they be labeled as selfish? The situation escalates when they finally gather the courage to express their feelings, leading to a heated exchange and a nasty message. But amidst the drama, they find relief and a sense of liberation. Let’s see how the internet reacted to this tale of family obligations and personal boundaries.

NTA. Stand your ground and prioritize your health and well-being.

NTA. Set boundaries and make a clean break for freedom.

Choose your freedom over family obligations!

Politely decline without giving a reason. ‍♀️

“NTA, ask for backpay: $13K and charge $20/hr afterwards.”

NTA, you deserve your summer freedom. Parents should discipline their children.

NTA: Make money, set boundaries, and take a well-deserved break!

Stand your ground! You deserve a summer of freedom

Offer a cost breakdown and upfront payment to avoid being taken advantage of.

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let them take advantage.

NTA: Enjoy your summer freedom! Family can be exhausting.

NTA. Stand up for your freedom!

NTA. Don’t feel bad, your mental health is more important!

NTA: Take control of your future and don’t justify yourself

NTA. Set boundaries and stick to them.

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. ✋

NTA. Take that much needed vacation and make it clear it’s not negotiable.

Paid job = summer fun + money

Assertive babysitter sets clear boundaries and demands fair compensation.

Demanding payment and setting boundaries as a babysitter.

NTA: Take charge of your summer and set boundaries!

NTA. Set boundaries and enjoy your summer freedom!

NTA: Time to set boundaries and find paid babysitting opportunities!

No a**hole here, balancing freedom and family obligations

Not the a**hole for choosing freedom over family obligations!

NTA – Enjoy your summer freedom without family obligations!

Stand your ground! Your life, your rules.

NTA: Take care of yourself and enjoy your summer!

NTA. They’re taking advantage of you.

Choosing freedom over family obligations. Not the a**hole!

NTA – Take a break and set boundaries. Family drama ahead!

NTA. They expected you to be a free babysitter?

Politely set boundaries with family for your own summer freedom!

NTA – You deserve a break from their unappreciative attitude.

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let them take advantage

You’re NTA! Enjoy your summer of freedom!

NTA: Babysitting nightmare! How can they expect so much?

NTA, time to reclaim your freedom and focus on yourself!

NTA: You deserve a break! Don’t be their free babysitter.

NTA: Enjoy your summer, not your job.

NTA: Enjoy your summer freedom, you deserve a proper break!

NTA. Stand up for yourself and enjoy your summer freedom!

NTA. Freedom over lazy parents.

Embrace your freedom! Don’t let entitled relatives hold you back!

Stand your ground! Embrace your freedom and say no!

Stand your ground! Don’t let them take advantage of you!

NTA. They’re taking advantage of you. Enjoy your summer!

NTA. Take care of yourself OP.

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. You deserve freedom!

NTA. Overwhelmed with unpaid babysitting. Kids not your responsibility.

Unpaid labor? NTA for wanting appreciation, consideration, and payment!

Self-care matters! Take time for yourself, you deserve it!

NTA: Babysitting for free? Give them more notice next time!

“NTA It was nice to step up and help out when you could, but school’s out! Tell them if they want you to keep watching their kids through the summer, they gotta pay summer day camp rates! Are you going to school for education? You should put this on your resume. Even though it’s not technically a job, watching 3-4 kids daily and helping them with remote school is a skill worth mentioning. Might as well get something out of this experience!”

NTA: Take a break and hunt for paid work!

Boundaries and mental health first! You’re not obligated to provide free daycare.

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with family.

Stand up for yourself! Demand fair pay and compensation.

Stand your ground! Don’t let them guilt trip you!

NTA at all. You’ve done your time. Someone else’s turn.

NTA. Take a well-deserved break and set boundaries.

You did good! NTA.

NTA: Taking advantage of you? Enjoy your summer freedom!

OP deserves a break! NTA. They’re taking advantage.

Stand up for yourself! Your labor deserves fair compensation!

Taking a stand against unpaid babysitting. No more exploitation!