Man Refuses to Babysit Sister’s Kids ‍♂️ : Justified or Heartless?

Meet our 32-year-old protagonist, a man who’s firmly decided to live a child-free life. He doesn’t hate kids, he just doesn’t want to invest his time and energy in raising them. His older sister, however, has three little ones and seems to have a habit of dumping them on anyone she can, including their younger brother. But when our protagonist moves back to town and his sister tries to leave her kids with him, he puts his foot down and refuses to babysit. ‍ ‍ Now, both his siblings are calling him the bad guy. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what unfolds!

Child-Free by Choice ‍♂️

Sister’s Babysitting Woes

Visiting the Niblings

Sister’s Babysitting Tactic ‍♀️

The Venting Brother

Moving Back and Setting Boundaries

Sister’s Bluff Called

Threatening Consequences

Outings, but No Babysitting ‍♂️

Brotherly Disagreement

Uncle’s Babysitting Battle: Who’s in the Wrong?

Our protagonist has made it clear that he’s not interested in babysitting his sister’s kids, even after moving back to town. He’s taken them on outings, but refuses to be a regular babysitter. His sister is furious, and his younger brother is upset that he’s not helping to ease his own babysitting burden. The protagonist argues it’s not his responsibility and that his brother needs to set boundaries with their sister. So, who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…

NTA. It’s not your responsibility to babysit your sister’s kids ‍♂️

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not babysitting.

Uncle not obligated to provide free childcare for sister’s kids ‍♂️

Setting boundaries with family: NTA and handling it perfectly

NTA for refusing to babysit without notice for non-emergency ‍♂️

SAHM defends OP’s decision to set boundaries with entitled sister.

Compassionate response to man’s decision not to babysit his sister’s kids.

Standing up for yourself is always the right thing

Brother is an enabler, redirect babysitting demands to him ‍♂️

NTA calls out sister for irresponsible parenting, brother needs to learn

Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA

NTA for refusing to babysit. Commenter calls sister a leech

Taking a stand against enabling family members

Sibling refuses to babysit and is deemed NTA. ‍♂️

Setting boundaries is important for your own happiness. #NTA

Sibling refuses to babysit, suggests charging sister $50 per hour.

Man refuses to babysit sister’s kids and gets support.

Standing up for yourself is never heartless

Free childcare is a gift, not an obligation. NTA

Setting boundaries is important, brother needs to understand that

Setting boundaries with entitled sister and supporting younger brother. NTA

NTA. Set your boundaries and don’t be guilted into babysitting ‍♂️

Setting boundaries is important, NTA for not babysitting.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

NTA sets boundaries with creative suggestions to avoid babysitting

NTA for not babysitting. Sister is the AH for assuming.

Agreeing with comment that brother should set boundaries with entitled sister.

Not the a**hole for refusing to babysit sister’s kids

NTA. Kids are her job. Get a job or childcare.

Sibling refuses to babysit and sets boundaries, NTA wins.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not babysitting.

Enabling entitled behavior: NTA calls out the crybabies ‍♂️

NTA. Setting boundaries with entitled sister and enabling brother.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA for prioritizing self-care

Parent expresses fear of burdening relatives with their children. NTA.

Setting boundaries is key to avoiding unwanted burdens.

Aunt agrees with OP, sister is an inconsiderate jerk ‍♂️

Parenting isn’t for everyone ‍♂️ . NTA made the right call.

Setting boundaries with family.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA. Stick to your guns!

NTA. Taking on assumed burdens isn’t fair or necessary

Firm and fair: NTA’s stance on babysitting sparks agreement.

Setting boundaries is important

NTA sets a fine example in parenting.

NTA. Sister is an a**hole for expecting free babysitting.

Babysitting is a chore, not a privilege. NTA for refusing. ‍♂️

Setting boundaries with family , not heartless. #NTA

NTA suggests dropping sister’s kids at spouse’s work

NTA stands up to sister’s irresponsible parenting with CPS threat.

Sibling refuses to babysit and calls out poor parenting skills.

Offering support to a frustrated brother.

Dumping kids and driving off? Definitely NTA in this situation

SAHM defends brother’s decision, questions sister’s priorities ‍♂️

NTA: Having kids is a choice, not a service to society ‍♂️

NTA stands up for themselves and calls out irresponsible behavior.

Sibling boundaries: NTA for refusing to babysit sister’s kids.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not babysitting.

Standing your ground and not letting others break you

SAHM chose her job, not your responsibility to babysit ‍♂️

Setting boundaries and suggesting a gift

Parenting without siblings: NTA comment wins the debate

Boundaries are important. NTA for setting them.

Savage yet humorous response to entitled sister.

Childless coworker shuts down play date invitation, supports OP’s decision.

User questions sister’s motives for needing a babysitter. NTA.

NTA. Not your circus, not your monkeys . Brother needs spine.

NTA. Sister being selfish and irresponsible, not wanting to parent. ‍♂️

NTA refuses to babysit irresponsible sister’s kids ‍♂️

No obligation to babysit sister’s kids, even if she needs break ‍♂️

Sibling support should be appreciated, not expected.

NTA refuses to babysit sister’s kids and calls police.

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is NTA

Brother can babysit too! NTA for setting boundaries

Setting boundaries is tough, but necessary. NTA wins.

NTA- Stand your ground and don’t let others take advantage