Dad FIRES BACK at SIL for Calling Parenting ‘Babysitting’!

Picture this: A proud dad spending quality time with his 10-month-old daughter while mom gets a well-deserved break at the hair salon. Sounds like a sweet and supportive family dynamic, right? Well, things took a dramatic turn when our doting dad bumped into his sister-in-law (SIL) during a shopping trip. ️ Little did he know, a seemingly innocent conversation would lead to a heated debate about babysitting and parenting roles. Let’s dive into this family feud and see what went down!

Throwaway Account and Baby Duties

Splitting Responsibilities

Supporting the Mom ‍♀️

Bumping into SIL ️

Cute Daddy’s Day

Small Talk and Assumptions ️

Correcting Assumptions ‍♂️

Harsh Tone and Awkwardness

Text Message Drama

Sides Taken

Daddy’s Day or Babysitting?

Our devoted dad was enjoying a “daddy’s day” with his baby girl when his SIL struck up a conversation. She asked about his girlfriend and then inquired about how “babysitting” was going. Our dad, confused by the term, corrected her assumptions, but she just laughed it off. Annoyed, he told her he’s not babysitting his own kid, which left her taken aback. Later, she texted him, accusing him of being too easily offended. Now, with sides taken, the family is split on whether he was in the wrong or not. ‍♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Parenting isn’t babysitting. Good for you for standing up!

Dad is definitely NTA and shares equal parenting responsibilities.

NTA but might want to reevaluate how you talk about parenting.

Curious commenter seeks clarification on parenting workload imbalance.

Breaking gender norms in parenting, NTA gets it right!

Dad claps back at SIL’s parenting stereotype.

Dad claps back at sexist assumption that men only babysit

Seeking advice on how to respond to ‘babysitting’ comment.

Men, let’s stop calling parenting ‘babysitting’

Breaking gender stereotypes, NTA dad takes parenting seriously!

Calling parenting ‘babysitting’ is unacceptable. NTA for firing back!

Dads are parents, not babysitters. NTA, agree on all levels

Dad calls out friends who think parenting is ‘babysitting’

Communication mishap leads to family feud.

Dad shuts down outdated parenting views with a clapback!

Debate over terminology leads to conflict, but was disrespect intended?

Dad shuts down ‘babysitting’ comment, affirms role as father ‍

NAH – SIL may have misspoke, no harm intended.

NTA dad called out SIL for toxic ‘babysitting’ view

Social reminder that dads are parents too

Dad shuts down ‘babysitting’ comment, other parents relate

Being a parent is not babysitting! NTA for correcting SIL.

Don’t call it babysitting, it’s spending time with your child!

Parenting isn’t babysitting! ‍ ‍

Parenting is not babysitting. Thank you for exceeding expectations, dad!

NTA shuts down sexist parenting terminology.

Men should be more involved in raising their children

Dad expertly shuts down SIL’s parenting ignorance.

MIL belittles parenting, but this mom knows how to clap back!

NTA dad teaches SIL about gender equality in parenting.

Breaking gender stereotypes in parenting roles

Explaining why calling dads babysitters is frowned upon.

Dad shuts down SIL for calling parenting ‘babysitting’!

Dads don’t babysit Parenting pride!

Parenting isn’t babysitting and this dad put SIL in place!

Boyfriend takes on majority of parenting, not a babysitter. NTA.

Obvious NTA comment sparks no replies.

A commenter criticizes a father for expecting praise for doing his job as a parent.

ESH, but drama could have been avoided with calm communication

User calls out OP for being too sensitive.

Misunderstanding about parenting = NAH

SIL assumed he was a bad parent, but brother might be TA

Being a parent means having thick skin and answering FAQs.

Embrace your parenting style, ignore assumptions and haters!

ESH comment: Overreaction to SIL’s innocent mistake explained.

Fathers deserve credit, not belittling.

Parenting is not babysitting. NTA shuts down sexist remark

Society viewing fathers as ‘babysitters’ is ridiculous. NTA

Parenting is not babysitting! NTA for being offended

Gender bias in parenting roles called out.

Equal parenting is not babysitting, and it’s attractive too!

Parenting is not babysitting. Agree or disagree?

Parenting vs. babysitting, NTA snaps back at SIL

Modern dads are parents, not babysitters. ‍

Father shuts down SIL’s ‘babysitting’ comments.

Brother not as willing to parent, SIL needs help

Breaking gender stereotypes: Dads parent, not babysit!

Fighting stereotypes and being a great dad

Being a parent is not babysitting, NTA for calling out.

NTA dad gets praised for ‘daddy’s day’ despite SIL’s criticism

Defending biology with facts and a dash of sarcasm

Being a parent, not a babysitter. Take that, sexist SIL!

Parenting is not babysitting. SIL’s sexist comment put down dads.

Breaking gender stereotypes and normalizing fatherhood.

Single dad claps back at babysitting stereotype ‍