We all have that one family member who’s a little… different. But what happens when their quirks start to make you uncomfortable? In this story, our protagonist finds themselves in hot water after expressing their feelings about their cousin’s unusual relationship with his parents. It’s a tale of family drama, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of brutal honesty. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of emotions!
Cousin’s Unusual Parental Relationship

Late Breastfeeding and Potty Training

Keeping it to Myself

Family Gathering and Uncomfortable Confrontation

The Uncomfortable Truth

Why is it Weird?

Upset Cousin

Family Intervention

Apology and Damage Control

Standing My Ground

Still the Bad Guy?

Honesty or Tact: Which is Best?
In this whirlwind of family drama, our protagonist is left questioning whether their honesty was the right approach. They felt their cousin deserved the truth about why they’d been avoiding him, but their family disagreed, leading to an uncomfortable confrontation. As the dust settles, we’re left wondering: was it better to be brutally honest, or should they have chosen a more tactful approach? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Breastfed at 6? NTA says it’s abusive. Poor cousin

Encouraging comment, hopes for cousin’s growth and independence.

Asking parents about cousin’s treatment, NTA seeks explanation

Respect your feelings and NTA. Cousin’s treatment is odd

Encouraging a 15-year-old to seek help for abuse

Family drama averted by honest conversation with teenage cousin

Mother defends OP’s explanation to cousin about baby’s treatment.

Asking the right questions to understand the situation

Unconventional treatment sparks family drama. NTA for expressing emotions.

Supportive response to cousin’s atypical upbringing.

Concerned commenter calls out creepy cousin’s baby treatment. NTA

Supportive comment encourages OP to set boundaries with family.
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Awkward family drama over cousin’s baby treatment

Cousin’s 15-year-old treated like a baby. NTA for being uncomfortable.

NTA. Sleeping with parents at 15 is weird ♂️

Being honest is key, even if it makes you seem like a jerk

Caution advised when speaking to Lord of the Vale
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Respecting boundaries is important. NTA for setting yours

Honesty is the best policy

NTA but should have spoken to own parents privately

Sleeping in parents’ bed at 8 is normal, but rest is weird

Parenting choices spark concern and questions about child’s development

Possible developmental delays causing family drama, NTA for clarifying.

Encouraging NTA comment on parenting and child development

Navigating family drama and uncomfortable situations with empathy and support.

Standing up for yourself is never wrong. NTA
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Respectful comment reminds OP to consider others’ feelings.

Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with infantilized cousin

Defending NTA’s right to feel uncomfortable around family’s abnormal behavior

Concerned commenter suggests seeking help for mistreated baby

Standing up for yourself against babying family members

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

A short and sweet NTA comment with a cute video.

13yo tried to help cousin, now aunt dislikes them
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Stand your ground! NTA for setting boundaries with family.

Family tries to infantilize relative, commenter says NTA

Age matters in cousin’s baby treatment drama. NTA verdict.

Honesty is key . NTA for speaking up about potential abuse.
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Keeping it classy, NTA shuts down cousin’s baby treatment inquiry.

NTA. Cousin’s baby treatment hinders his growth. Parents at fault.

You’re entitled to your feelings, not your actions. NTA

Honesty is better than false acceptance. NTA

Honesty is the best policy. NTA wins the day

Navigating family differences without burning bridges

Treating a 15-year-old like a baby? That’s child abuse

Extended nursing and potty training? NTA calls out strange parenting
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Breastfeeding and no potty training at that age? NTA.

Honesty hurts, but NTA for telling the truth

Honesty is the best policy

Setting boundaries with family, NTA for feeling uncomfortable.
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Honesty is the best policy, even if it causes drama

Avoid the drama and the tattletale kid. NTA.

Enabling strange baby treatment, NTA called out for speaking up.

Cousin being infantilized, NTA for feeling uncomfortable

NTA calls out cousin’s family for possible child abuse
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Redditors question if post is real, commenter calls out creepiness.

Breastfeeding drama causes family tension. NTA for honesty.

Enabling cousin’s behavior is causing family drama

Cousin neglects baby treatment, family drama ensues. NTA comment.

Parenting choices have consequences. Poor kid suffered from neglect.

Age aside, agreeing it’s weird and not their fault.

Valid feelings about cousin’s abnormal baby treatment. Possible condition?

Cousin’s pacifier use causing family drama. YTA or NAH?

Honesty is the best policy. NTA opens up conversation
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Suggests spending time with cousin to provide guidance

Stand up for yourself and cut toxic family ties
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Concerned comment suggests possible molestation, no judgement given.

Standing up for your beliefs, NTA comment shuts down critics

Cousin’s strange behavior called out, NTA wins the day

Validating NTA’s feelings on cousin’s bizarre infantilization of teen.

Respectful concern for baby’s treatment, NTA in family drama

Schools require potty training, unlikely 8yo cousin not potty trained. NTA.
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