Devoted Brother Raises Abandoned Toddler for Years – Should He Give Him Back?

Family drama alert! Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! When a surprise baby brother arrives on the scene, our protagonist steps up to the plate as the world’s best big bro. ‍♂️ But as time goes on, he finds himself taking on more and more responsibility for the little guy. Now, with the parents wanting to take back their parental duties, tensions are running high and emotions are boiling over! Get ready for a wild ride!

Surprise! It’s a Baby Brother!

Big Bro to the Rescue! ‍♂️

‍ Brotherly Bonding Time

Dad’s Health Scare

A New Normal

Parental Support from Afar

Home is Where the Heart Is ❤️

‍ Parental Takeback Plan

Clinging to Big Bro

Snapping Under Pressure ️

Mom’s Fury Unleashed

Family Feud: Big Bro vs. Parents!

Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of family drama! Our big bro protagonist has been playing daddy dearest to his little brother for years, and now the parents want to swoop back in and take over. ‍ But the little guy is having none of it, clinging to his big bro for dear life! When the parents accuse our hero of bad-mouthing them, he snaps and tells them maybe they should’ve been better parents from the start. Ouch! Mom’s not happy about that, but is our protagonist really an a-hole for speaking his truth? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family feud! ️

Heartwarming story of brotherly love and concern for a child ❤️

NTA; Commenter suggests adopting little brother due to bad parenting

Abandoned child situation – NTA and great job taking care

Devoted brother raises abandoned toddler for 3 years. Should he give him back?

Devoted brother sacrifices to raise abandoned toddler, NTA.

Brother raises abandoned toddler, now blamed for keeping him. NTA

Brother’s bond with abandoned toddler is inseparable. NTA here.

Brother should consult with a custody lawyer before giving up custody ‍

Fighting for a child’s custody as a non-parental figure ‍ ‍ : the legal battle ahead.

NTA. Will they just abandon him again? Guardianship is needed.

Abandoned child’s devoted brother deserves to keep him. ❤️

Bonding with biological family missed, brother is child’s parent now

Praising the brother’s devotion to raising an abandoned toddler.

NTA and rightfully calling out bad parenting.

NTA – Brother stepped up, parents need to respect child’s autonomy

Heartwarming comment applauds brother’s dedication to abandoned toddler.

Abandoned toddler’s devoted brother deserves to keep him.

Heartbreaking situation of a devoted brother raising an abandoned toddler.

Brother’s parental rights should be protected, NTA

Abandoned as a child, commenter supports OP keeping the toddler. NTA!

Abandoned toddler’s caregiver deserves child support, NTA

Brother raises abandoned toddler for 3 years, may keep him. NTA

Brother should file for custody and child support. NTA.

NTA. Don’t trust their motives. You’re his actual parent ‍ .

Devoted brother raises abandoned toddler for years, NTA for keeping him

NTA keeps abandoned toddler, bad parents are delusional

Heartwarming story of a devoted brother raising his abandoned toddler.

Brother becomes parent to abandoned child, NTA for not giving up

NTA. Abandoned child, bad parents, possible abandonment issues.

Brother raised abandoned toddler, NTA for not giving him back

NTA, parents not taking responsibility for abandonment.

Heartwarming support for brother raising abandoned toddler. ❤️

NTA! Seek legal custody ASAP to prevent them from taking him

Brother raises abandoned toddler, NTA for not giving him back

Heartwarming comment about brother raising abandoned toddler.

Brother isn’t a possession. You’re a wonderful father figure

Brother raises abandoned toddler, should he give him back? NTA.

Loving brother raised abandoned toddler, but should he give him back? NTA.

Devoted brother raises toddler, parents want him back. Transition suggestion.

Heartbreaking situation. NTA for wanting to keep the child.

NTA defends parenting rights and slams bad parents with expletive.

Suspect parents want ‘free’ babysitter rather than raise child themselves

Heartwarming story of brotherly love & responsibility

NTA suggests getting a lawyer to keep the toddler safe

Brother stepped up to raise abandoned toddler. He’s not an object. ‍

Abandoned toddler’s devoted brother should keep him, parents messed up

Loving brother raises abandoned toddler but parents should have thought first

Proud of you for stepping up. Consider becoming legal guardian.

Heartwarming comment about a devoted brother raising a toddler.

NTA defends devoted brother raising abandoned toddler

Defending custody? NTA, but legal action may be necessary

Clear judgment in a tough situation

NTA defends caretaker against ungrateful family members.

Functionally, they are his grandparents. You are the only parent. NTA

Document and protect your family, NTA for keeping him

Raising a child isn’t like training a puppy . NTA

NTA raises abandoned toddler, best example for him. Legal custody.

User sympathizes with OP and criticizes parents’ behavior.

Abandoned toddler’s bond with devoted brother over strangers’ custody

Abandoned toddler raises custody questions. Talk to a lawyer ‍

Get legal help, you’re his mother now. They abandoned him.

Devoted brother raises abandoned toddler, parents want him back. NTA

Devoted brother praised for raising abandoned toddler, advised to seek custody.

Internet agrees: Parents should lay in the bed they made

NTA provides loving home for abandoned toddler, parents want him back.

Brother raised abandoned toddler, now they want him back? NTA.

Heartwarming comment supporting a devoted brother raising his abandoned nephew ❤️

Brother isn’t the a**hole for stepping up to parent duties

Adopted or Abandoned, the Love for a Brother Prevails ❤️

NTA – Abandoned toddler is now yours, they are crappy parents

NTA stands firm against bad parents, no excuses allowed.

Legal guardianship and child support – good advice!

Sibling love shines through amidst complicated legal situation.

Legal action may be necessary to keep the child safe

Family recognizes parental responsibility, NTA for keeping child.

NTA fights to keep abandoned baby brother.

NTA seeks custody of abandoned brother, advises to consult attorney ASAP.

Selfish parents want abandoned toddler back. NTA devoted brother