Picture this: you’re 18, ready to step into adulthood, and then your parents drop the bomb – they’re planning on having another baby! This is the reality for one young woman and her stepsiblings, who are facing a potential family expansion that none of them signed up for. Their parents’ baby fever has sparked a family feud, with the adult children threatening to move out if the stork pays a visit. Let’s dive into this family’s dramatic tale…
The Unexpected Family Meeting
The Kids’ Unanimous Vote ♀️
The Threatened Exodus ♀️
Parents’ Reaction to the Rebellion
The Financial Fear
The Babysitting Burden
The Daycare Distrust
The Bedroom Battle ️
The Age Argument
The Cultural Context
The Family Standoff: Baby Boom or Room Doom?
In a classic case of ‘my house, my rules’ vs ‘my life, my choices’, this family is at a crossroads. The parents are eager to welcome a new bundle of joy, but their adult children have other plans. They’ve laid down their cards: if a baby comes, they’re out! From financial fears to babysitting burdens, the kids have their reasons. But the parents aren’t backing down either. It’s a battle of wills, with the family home hanging in the balance. Will it be a baby boom or room doom? Let’s see what the world has to say about this domestic drama…
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NTA: Siblings threaten to move out if parents have baby!
NTA. Kids don’t want to be parents to their siblings.
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Reasonable adult child sets boundaries, confused about their situation.
NTA for not wanting to be burdened with their choice
NTA. Parents can have as many babies as they want.
NTA. Parents expect free babysitting, kids deserve independence.
NTA: Parents want a baby they can’t afford, you’re not obligated to provide free childcare.
ESH – Kids feel entitled, parents backtracking on college tuition offer.
> Our parents sat us down recently and said they are thinking about having an another baby together. Me and my stepsiblings were against it, none of us want a baby in the house.
Yeah I can understand why. There’s already two fully grown adult children, one on it’s way to being an adult… And they want to have a baby? That’s gotta make some weird family dynamics.
> Parents said they were going to start trying anyway
GEE, Then what was the f**king point of asking?
> Well, parents didn’t like this and got mad and said we can’t control if they want to expand their family or not. We said that we won’t stop them, but we don’t want to live and help with the baby.
This. Is. Perfect. You said it perfectly OP. You aren’t stopping them. If they want, they can go for it, but you don’t have to be forced to be involved. Y’all got options.
And based off of your concerns, they DON’T have options. It sounds like as a married couple, they just want to “make their own”. But your mom would be at risk (highly now) of having complications with the baby, or birth defects.
And based off of the living situation and finances…. There’s no room for a baby. And if everyone left, there’s no way they could take care of the baby. They have to keep their jobs to stay financially stable, and they can’t afford daycare.
If they do have a baby, I’m gonna feel really bad for it. They won’t have any way of taking care of it. You guys just need to skip. NTA.
NTA. Parents want help raising child, not daycare. Selfish or reasonable?
NTA: Siblings threaten to move out if parents have baby!
NTA. Get ready to be independent and self-directed!
NTA: Heartbreaking personal experience shows the consequences of late-age parenting.
Engaging comment: NAH, but should parents force kids to care for baby?
“YTA – Move out if you don’t like your parents’ decisions! “
Beware of becoming the free, full-time babysitter for your parents!
ESH. Entitlement and selfishness on both sides.
Engaging comment: NAH. Siblings threaten to move out if parents have another baby!
Adult kids threaten to move out if parents have baby!
Grandparents disapprove of moving back in with adult kids.
NTA: Adult kids unhappy with parents’ demands and responsibilities.
Valid concerns about babysitting, rooming, and college; parents are TA.
Moving out because parents can’t pay for college? Whiny entitlement!
ESH. Moving out due to parents’ demands is fair, but reconsider being selfish about college money. Stick to your guns. Stepbrother should stay.
Setting boundaries: NTA for not wanting to live under same roof!
Threatening to move out but can’t? Let’s discuss house rules.
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NTA! Stand your ground, prioritize your future, and stay strong!
ESH. Parents suck for expecting you to babysit. You all sound selfish.
“NTA. High school in your country ends at 20? Interesting! “
Valid reasons for not wanting parents to pay for college.
NTA wants a baby but expects help? Move to grandparents!
Engaging in a family feud: ESH, but understanding is key!
Parents want another baby, but adult kids threaten to move out!
NTA: Assert your independence and move out!
Surprising age revelation sparks curiosity and speculation among commenters!
Parents upset adult kids won’t be live-in babysitters. NTA
NTA: Adult kids threaten to move out if parents have baby!
Escape the baby trap! Take control of your own life!
Sibling stands up against parents’ exploitative behavior.
NTA. Take control of your life and move out!
NTA: Don’t co-parent with your parents, let them handle it ♀️
NTA: Let them have their kids, but they’re on their own!
Wow! The drama unfolds in this intense comment section!
NTA: Can’t control kids, but make it clear no babysitting!
“We’re having a baby and you’re going to take care of it.”
NTA: Sibling resentment and parentification can emotionally stunt the new baby.
Age gap sparks debate: NTA, but is it too late?
“NTA: Don’t assume your other kids will be free babysitters!”
Parents expecting older kids to babysit?
Sibling conflict over parents having a baby. ESH, except 14yo.
Parents’ entitlement vs adult kids’ responsibility. Assholery all around.
NTA: Parents’ selfishness and carelessness sparks family feud!
Selfish kids threaten to move out if parents have baby!
NTA. Parents should consider their financial situation before having more kids.
NTA – Parents want a baby, but you’re not responsible!
Setting boundaries with a selfish mom. Wake up call!
NTA, but beware of the guilt-trip ‘family dinner’ babysitting trap!
NTA: Stand your ground and set your boundaries!
NTA: Is it responsible to have a child you can’t support?
Adult kids threaten to move out if parents have another baby! NTA
NTA. Parents want another baby but expect free babysitting? Move out!
NTA: They want the joy of a baby without the burden.
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