Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama unfolding before our very eyes. Meet our main character, a 24-year-old big brother who’s been playing the role of parent to his 7-year-old sibling. ♂️ With mom and dad busy at work, it’s up to him to keep the little guy clothed, fed, and thriving. But when a school play comes around and only one relative can attend, things get a little… complicated. Should he have told the ‘rents? Or was he right to keep them in the dark? Let’s dive in and find out!
Big Bro to the Rescue! ♂️

Providing for the Little Guy

Keeping the ‘Rents in the Loop ️

Little Bro’s Big Wish

️ Parents Could’ve Made Time ⏰

Behind the Scenes Support

Parents Didn’t Make the Cut ♂️

️♀️ Mom’s Costume Conundrum

Surprise! There Was a Play?

Mom’s Not Happy

Here’s the Tape, Mom

❄️ Chilly Reception at Home ☃️

Family Drama: Big Bro’s School Play Secret!
Well, well, well… looks like our big brother hero has found himself in quite the pickle! He’s been busting his butt taking care of his little bro, but when it came to the school play, he decided to keep mom and dad out of the loop. Little bro wanted him there, and he didn’t think the ‘rents deserved to be present. But now, the truth is out, and the parents are giving him the cold shoulder. Did he make the right call? Or should he have given them a chance to shine in the audience? The internet has some thoughts, and they’re not holding back! Let’s see what they have to say about this family fiasco.
Brother prefers OP’s company, parents neglected duties. #NTA

Parents blamed for not knowing what’s going on in son’s life

Sibling loyalty prevails in family drama #NTA

Parental neglect makes OP NTA for being involved with brother’s life

Defending OP’s decision to not update parents about 7-year-old’s play NTA

Sibling takes responsibility for brother, but needs to communicate better. ❤️

Clarification needed on agreement with parents

Sibling favors can’t be one-way, NTA for not going

Navigating parental expectations and boundaries with empathy and communication.

NTA gets support for not feeling guilty about 24-year-old’s move

Sibling support shines through despite parental pressure. NTA wins.

User calls out OP for being misogynistic and controlling.

Is taking care of family a job or a duty?

Confused commenter seeks clarity on babysitting issue

Missing information leads to divisive judgmental assumptions and exclusion

Playing dad at 24, caught in the middle of family drama

Step up or step out? NTA takes on family dynamics.

You’re not the a**hole for being the only parent figure.

Curious commenter seeks more information on family dynamics

NTA. Family should have asked youngest about his actions themselves.

Boundaries & responsibilities. A sibling’s dilemma

Sibling bond over a play, NTA for choosing yourself

NTA. Commenter questions mother’s parenting and OP’s agreement with parents.

Defending oneself against entitled family. NTA

Sibling defends not inviting parents to little brother’s play

Choosing brother over parents: NTA wins the sibling rivalry

Sibling steps up as parent after youngest brother neglected by parents

Sibling steps up as parents fail, NTA

NTA with caveats, good job supporting younger brother

Disapproving comment gets no replies
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One relative per child rule? Is it a Rona precaution?

Standing up for yourself and your little brother! #NTA

Big brother gets praise for standing up for little brother

Taking responsibility for your brother. NTA

Sibling support shines through in NTA comment

NTA stands for Not The A**hole. This commenter is defending the 24-year-old’s right to privacy and suggesting the parents should have been better parents.

NTA defends brother for not telling family about play

Assert your boundaries and demand responsibility. #NTA

NTA – Congrats on the baby! You make the rules

Empathetic reply to parent’s struggles with sibling care.

Being honest about the play while acknowledging your mom’s situation. NTA.
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User faces criticism for hiding brother from parents. NTA?

24-year-old complains about ‘neglectful’ parents for wanting help with little brother

24-year-old nanny in trouble for withholding information from parents

Taking responsibility or not, NTA for choosing brother over family

Skeptical commenter doubts authenticity of the story

Stepping up for little brother, but should parents do more?

NTA defends their role as sole parent and caretaker
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Sibling support shines in the face of parental neglect.

NTA calls out parents for not being consistent with parenting

Sibling loyalty wins over toxic parents in family feud

User points out parental neglect in younger brother’s situation

Unpaid babysitting or rent? The agreement is unclear

Little brother wanted OP at play, parents need to step up

Sibling bond triumphs over entitled parents NTA!

Documenting neglectful parents for future legal action. NTA

Sibling dynamics and boundaries discussed amidst family turmoil. ESH.

7-year-old’s talent goes unnoticed by disconnected family. NTA.

Taking on parenting role without reward? NTA says it all

Navigating family dynamics with grace and strategy

Sibling dynamics and age play a role in living agreements.

Eldest child not obligated to co-parent, NTA

Putting little brother first – NTA defends decision

User calls out OP’s parents for not doing their job

Sibling loyalty prevails against entitled parents. #NTA

Being a true brother when parents fail
