He Offered to Adopt His Cousin’s Baby – But 13 Years Later, Everything Changed

Get ready for a wild ride across continents and generations! Our story begins with a fateful visit to South America, where our protagonist meets his cousin’s struggling family. ‍ ‍ ‍ Moved by their plight, he and his wife make a life-changing offer. But as the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished! Buckle up as we navigate through family drama, tough decisions, and the age-old question: Am I the A-hole?

A Fateful Visit to South America

A Mother’s Struggle

An Offer of Help

‍ ‍ ‍ A Family Tradition

‍♂️ Walking Away

Grandma to the Rescue

A Cry for Help

Too Old for This Sh*t

Family Drama Ensues

Feeling Guilty

Family Feud: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!

Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist’s attempt at playing the hero has backfired spectacularly! After declining to adopt his cousin’s troubled teen, the family is now sh*tting on him for going back on his word. Talk about a sticky situation! But wait, there’s more! Our guy even offered to foot the bill if someone else took the kid in, but apparently, that’s not good enough for this ungrateful bunch. So, what does the internet have to say about this family feud? Let’s dive into the juicy details and see who comes out on top!

NTA offered to adopt cousin’s baby, now they want help?

Generous offer rejected, NTA. Paying expenses is more than enough

Offering to adopt a baby 13 years ago doesn’t obligate you now

Adopting a teen is different, offer doesn’t last 13 years. NTA.

A controversial take on the situation with AHs all around

Clear NTA judgement with a hint of sarcasm

Generous adoption offer rejected. Move on. You owe nothing.

Declining to adopt doesn’t mean accepting financial responsibility

Uncle offered to house me, should the offer still stand? NTA

Compassionate offer met with apathy and excuses. NTA

NTA. You offered to adopt, they declined. Now they can’t demand.

Family rejects adoption offer, 13 years later expect help. A**holes.

Job opportunity declined, proposal declined. NTA

Logical NTA shuts down complainers with a truth bomb

Clear-cut NTA argument with a touch of sass

Generous offer declined once, now they want it? NTA

NTA. Don’t fall for their sudden change of heart.

13 years later, NTA reminded that the offer was refused.

NTA defends against wrongful accusations and criticizes cousin’s actions

Teenager isn’t a puppy to be given away.

NTA. You made an offer, she refused. Family are AH

Generous offer declined, now they want you to uproot teenager? NTA

Declined adoption offer doesn’t make OP a**hole. Bullying tactics exposed

Off-topic comment with a touch of humor

Declined adoption offer, offered financial support. NTA

Stealing and saving kids at the same time? NTA wins.

Kind offer declined twice. Stop offering help, you’re NTA

NTA stands their ground against entitled family members

Polite offer refused, NTA for taking it off the table

Man defends not adopting difficult 13-year-old cousin after being turned down 13 years ago. ‍♂️

Rejected adoption offer, but now want help? NTA.

Offering financial support to a family is not the same as adopting a troubled 13-year-old. NTA

Protecting yourself from false accusations

NTA shuts down unrealistic 13-year-old offer

NTA saves the day, but family drama never ends

User criticizes large families, calls out lack of responsibility. NTA.

Offer declined, now wants you to adopt her troublemaker? NTA

Offered to adopt cousin’s baby, now called bad guy 13 yrs later ‍♂️

Standing up for yourself against absurd accusations. #NTA

Accused of wrongdoing, NTA uncle now sees consequences.

Culture and relationship context. NTA’s generous offer and reasoning explained

NTA stands firm on adoption offer, family drama ensues ‍♂️

They declined your offer 13 years ago, don’t let guilt-trip work

Generous offer to adopt declined, family should support him locally

NTA rescinds offer to adopt cousin’s troubled 13yo. Drama ensues.

Offer to adopt declined and met with scorn. NTA.

NTA. The cousin is just trying to offload a problem child onto a distant relative they see as a sucker, and won’t accept financial help to take him in themselves. ‍♂️

NTA. You can’t take back your choices because of regret.

Rejected adoption offer, now he’s a problem, not your problem

Don’t let her bad decisions become your problem.

NTA offers to adopt a baby out of good intentions but now family wants a do-over on a 13-year-old problem child. NTA stands firm.

Granddaughter’s behavior towards their daughter caused them to send her back. NTA

NTA, forget the haters and enjoy your life

50 is still young, energy isn’t the only factor. NTA

User compares adopting baby to buying kitten; sparks debate

Rejected adoption offer 13 years ago, NTA for withdrawing now

Declined adoption offer, NTA. 13yo at 50 is tough

13 years later, adoption offer not valid. NTA.

13 years is a long time, NTA. Don’t feel bad.

Dodged a bullet NTA for avoiding their headache.

Defending the OP’s actions against heartless family members

NTA offers to adopt cousin’s baby, now being blamed for not taking care of the child.

Offered to adopt but rejected, still not the a**hole. ‍♀️

Is it okay to offer to adopt a kid out of the blue?

Offering to adopt without social services oversight is human trafficking