Imagine being the oldest sibling in a family of 9, forced to babysit your brothers and sisters all the time because your parents refuse to use protection. That’s the story of a 22-year-old man who decided enough was enough. He moved out on his 18th birthday, putting an hour’s distance between him and his family, and his siblings soon followed suit. Now, their parents are furious and blaming him for turning his back on the family.
Oldest of 9 Siblings ♂️

Babysitting Since Age 6

No Protection, No Problem?

“God’s Will”

18th Birthday Escape ♂️

Siblings Join the Exodus

Younger Brother Seeks Refuge

Parents Furious

Dad’s Disappointment

Influencer or Scapegoat?

Feeling Guilty?

Family Fallout: Who’s to Blame? ♂️
This 22-year-old man, tired of being the perpetual babysitter for his 8 siblings, moved out on his 18th birthday to escape the responsibility. His siblings followed his lead, leaving their parents outraged and blaming him for turning his back on the family. The parents’ no-protection policy has come back to haunt them, as their older children refuse to bear the burden of their choices. So, who’s really at fault here? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
NTA escapes babysitting duties, siblings follow suit, parents furious

Sibling stands up to parents, sets boundaries for child-rearing responsibilities.

Choosing to be a brother, not a babysitter NTA

Teenager criticizes parents for irresponsibility and reliance on older children.

Commenter compares babysitting to being a Duggar kid.

NTA comment defends parents’ responsibility, replies share similar experiences.

18-year-old not responsible for siblings, parents need to step up
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Eldest sibling praises parents for not making them babysit siblings. ❤️

Standing up to abusive parents: NTA takes back control

NTA for escaping babysitting duties, siblings follow suit. Commendable move

Commenter defends NTA stance, sparks conversation about censorship.

NTA – Siblings escape abusive ‘parentification’ situation, parents at fault.

Quiverfull cult criticized for parentification. Rawdogging for Jesus? NTA.

God’s will for siblings to escape babysitting duties? NTA wins.

Reflecting on the challenges of having a large family and the importance of assessing one’s ability to handle the responsibility.

Commenter calls out abusive parenting in babysitting debacle.

You’re not the a**hole for not wanting to babysit

Sassy NTA comment sparks heated exchange with ESH undertones

No kids, no responsibility NTA wins this round

Debate over natural ways of limiting family size sparks controversy

NTA comment and reply suggest parental responsibility, with a hint of frustration

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is important

NTA. Older siblings forced to parent younger ones.

Commenter calls out parents for child abuse through ‘parentification’.

A divine excuse for avoiding babysitting duties.

Sibling solidarity against babysitting, NTA comment gets spicy

Parenting or babysitting? Know the difference!

Christian commenter uses a parable to explain why parents are NTA.

Commenter criticizes parents’ use of religion to justify neglect. NTA.

Escaping babysitting duties: a victory for one, a trend for siblings

Sibling babysitters escape, commenter suggests divine intervention. #NTA

Commenter suggests calling child services, deems parents ‘NTA’
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Sibling babysitters realize the true cost of 10 children.

Sibling escapes babysitting, parents furious. Commenter supports decision with NTA.

Respectful NTA comment sets boundaries for babysitting responsibilities

Standing up to abusive parentification, proud of sibling support

Siblings also escape babysitting, parents angry but commenter approves

Commenter supports OP’s decision to move out and take siblings.

Friend’s experience with parentification and power move against responsibility.

Taking responsibility and using protection is key! NTA

Commenter questions overpopulation and divine intervention in parenting debacle

Breaking free from religious upbringing, commenter is NTA.
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Commenter defends siblings’ decision to avoid babysitting, criticizes parents’ irresponsibility.

Empowering advice for those feeling trapped in babysitting duties ❤

Don’t feel guilty for avoiding babysitting siblings. NTA

Commenter supports OP, insults parents.

Sibling babysitting sparks parental outrage, commenter defends NTA.

God’s plan includes not being a free babysitter. NTA
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Avoiding babysitting duties may lead to future family drama ♂️

Passionate comment on parenting responsibilities and financial planning.

Commenter calls out abusive parenting, siblings want nothing to do.

Parenting win: Escaping babysitting duties without backlash
