Laptop Tragedy: Uncle Refuses to Babysit Niece Until She’s Older

Picture this: you grew up poor, and your dad saved up for three years to buy you a laptop for college. You cherish it, and one day, your niece asks to borrow it. You agree, but with strict conditions. Then, in a shocking turn of events, you find your precious laptop shattered! What’s worse? The parents refuse to pay for it, claiming their child doesn’t know better. Now, our frustrated uncle has put his foot down and refuses to babysit his niece until she’s older or her parents pay for a new laptop. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale…

The Laptop Agreement

Niece Borrows Laptop

The Doll Hunt

Laptop Found Shattered

Parents’ Reaction: She’s Just a Child

The Dog Did It?

Uncle’s Ultimatum ‍

Free Babysitting No More

Parents on Vacation ️

Dad’s Reaction

Niece’s Parents’ Priorities

The Truth Comes Out ️‍♀️

Parents Agree to Pay… Partially

Laptop Woes: Uncle Puts His Foot Down

In a whirlwind of emotions, our frustrated uncle finds his cherished laptop shattered after letting his niece borrow it. The parents refuse to pay for the damages, claiming their 7-year-old ‘doesn’t know better.’ The uncle, who has been babysitting for free, decides enough is enough and refuses to babysit until the niece is older or her parents pay for a new laptop. Eventually, the niece’s parents reluctantly agree to pay whatever Apple Care doesn’t cover, but they’re still fuming. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA for wanting compensation for your niece’s destructive behavior.

Uncle refuses to babysit niece until she’s older. NTA commenters suggest insurance coverage.

Uncle refuses to babysit after 7-year-old destroys laptop

Sibling refuses to take responsibility for niece’s destructive behavior

NTA. Child destroyed laptop, parents should pay for it.

Supportive comment and compliment for awesome dad

Middle class agrees that 7-year-old should know better. NTA.

Teaching kids to respect others’ property is crucial

Documenting laptop tragedy for insurance/police purposes

Uncle refuses to babysit niece and SIL passes responsibility. NTA.

Uncle refuses to babysit after niece destroys laptop ‍♂️

Niece’s violent behavior towards animals prompts babysitting ban. NTA

Uncle not obligated to babysit after niece destroys laptop

Sarcastic NTA comment suggests hilarious laptop revenge plan.

Commenter suggests consequences for laptop-breaking niece’s family

Don’t provide free childcare for unappreciative family members

Setting boundaries and demanding compensation for a destroyed laptop.

Ageism at its finest. Niece knows right from wrong. NTA

OP’s family blames them for niece’s mistake, refuses to pay

Uncle’s niece damages his laptop, NTA for refusing to babysit.

Child’s destructive behavior with electronics sparks debate on parental responsibility

Commenter defends uncle’s decision to stop babysitting niece

Encouraging legal action for damaged laptop, don’t let it slide

Quick thinking and a little humor saves the day

Parent defends their child and demands laptop replacement.

Stand firm, you’re NTA for setting boundaries with your niece

Hold them accountable! Send a letter and follow through!

Commenter criticizes parents for leaving laptop with young niece

NTA defends uncle’s decision, calls out parents on entitlement.

Commenter calls out irresponsible parenting and demands accountability

Uncle learns the hard way to never leave a 7yo alone with a new laptop

Empowering response to comment about standing up for oneself

Uncle refuses to babysit entitled niece. NTA

Uncle demands laptop replacement for babysitting, fair or not?

Sharing is not always caring. NTA for setting boundaries.

Uncle refuses to babysit niece after laptop stomping incident. NTA.

Heartwarming offer of help for destroyed laptop

Babysitting for free at 18 won’t benefit your future.

Uncle makes responsible decision, internet approves

Commenter agrees with OP and uses strong language

NTA. Sue the parents for damages and keep niece away.

Uncle refuses to babysit and commenters agree, NTA.

Commenter calls out entitled behavior in uncle’s refusal to babysit.

Heartwarming offer to replace laptop declined with gratitude

NTA stands up for their rights after laptop tragedy

Uncle refuses to babysit after niece destroys laptop on purpose

Savannah’s sneaky aunt caught in the act

Niece destroys laptop deliberately, uncle not at fault. Awkward breakfast.

Stand up for yourself and sue them in small claims court

Niece destroys laptop, parents blame uncle but still want free babysitting. NTA.

First-time offense? Niece needs firmer consequences

Uncle refuses to babysit again. Not the a**hole.

NTA calls out SIL’s behavior, reply questions brother’s role.

Parents responsible for child’s actions, uncle not obligated.

Install a lock on your door and protect your possessions!

Helpful advice on fixing or replacing laptop screen

Stand your ground and make them pay for their child’s actions

Uncle refuses to babysit destructive niece, worries for her future

Taking responsibility for your child’s actions ‍

Family shouldn’t get a free pass for damaging property.

Standing up for yourself and your studies!

Fight back! Sue them in small claims court

Assertive NTA comment suggests legal action against irresponsible parents.

Commenter suggests replacing laptop and calls out entitled behavior.

Niece destroys laptop, uncle refuses to babysit. NTA demands compensation.

Commenter calls out uncle’s excuse for not babysitting

Parenting fail: 7-8 year old destroys expensive laptop

Supportive comment with advice for documenting laptop damage