Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. Our protagonist, a successful 26-year-old, is facing a moral dilemma that’s sure to get your blood boiling. With aging parents and surprise adopted siblings, this story is a rollercoaster of emotions. Get ready to question what it truly means to be a family as we dive into this juicy tale!
A Surprise Sibling Situation!
Loving Parents Despite Their Age
Set Up For Success Thanks to Mom & Dad
Doing Well at 26, But Then…
Considering Adoption From Abroad
Meet the New Additions!
♂️ Not Close to the New Kids
Aging Parents, Tough Questions
The Awkward Conversation
My Shocked Reaction
️ Yelling, Screaming, and Leaving
Feeling Bad, But Conflicted
Am I the A-hole?
Surprise Siblings: A Family Feud Erupts!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist is in quite the pickle! With elderly parents springing surprise adoptions on them, it’s no wonder tensions are running high. But is it fair to expect them to take on the responsibility of two young kids they barely know? The internet has some strong opinions on this one, and trust me, they aren’t holding back! ️ Grab your popcorn, because the drama is about to unfold in the most entertaining way possible. Let’s see what the masses have to say about this family feud!
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Adopting at their age is a terrible idea
Adopting kids late in life doesn’t make them your responsibility
Adopted kids as responsibility? Bro NTA, get a cat instead!
Fair point, not responsible for kids you didn’t adopt.
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Adopted kids shouldn’t ruin your life. NTA
Man refuses to raise adopted siblings if parents die
NTA for refusing to raise parents’ adopted kids.
Refusing to parent adopted siblings: NTA, not ungrateful
ESH. Parents are assholes for treating the kids like dogs, but letting them go into foster care is also an a**hole move.
Consider the kids’ future, they don’t deserve foster care
NTA for not wanting to raise parents’ adopted kids if they die
NTA for not wanting to raise parents’ adopted kids.
Adopted siblings ≠ obligation. ESH for lack of discussion.
No obligation to raise someone else’s kids. NTA
Thought-provoking question about family and responsibility
Respectful comment defends man’s decision to not raise adopted kids.
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Age and parental responsibilities, NTA comment
Age and health concerns make raising adopted siblings unreasonable. NTA
NTA for refusing to raise parents’ adopted kids. They should’ve planned.
Parents’ selfish decision to adopt doesn’t make OP responsible. NTA
Adopting kids then throwing them to someone else is selfish. NTA
Sympathetic commenter understands why OP won’t raise adopted kids.
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Choosing not to raise parents’ adopted kids. NTA explained.
NTA: No obligation to raise adopted kids, not the a-hole
Taking in 2 school-aged kids full-time is a huge responsibility
NTA who refuses to take on the burden of selfish parents.
Not obligated to raise adopted kids of deceased parents. NTA.
Are you legally obligated to take care of your adopted siblings?
Adopted siblings are family, show them love and effort ❤
Parental selfishness will harm the kids’ upbringing
Adopting kids at an old age and expecting backup is irresponsible
NTA. Proper backup plan needed. Foster/volunteer if they wanted children.
Fostering vs adopting: A critical parenting decision
No obligation to raise adopted kids. Respectful distance advised. NTA.
Adopted kids’ future uncertain, man justified in refusing guardianship. NTA.
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Adoptive mom supports OP’s refusal to raise adopted kids.
Adopted siblings causing family tension, NTA wants to vent ♀️
Redditors offer support to childfree person standing up for themselves.
Age limit set for adoption, empathizes with at-risk kids.
Redditor argues OP should prioritize family trauma over personal comfort
NTA thinks adopting at 77 is insane and burdensome.
NTA. Adopting at old age, pets better option than children
NTA, but with a mild tendency to ESH. Commenter empathizes with OP and criticizes the parents’ selfish adoption decision.
Consider a pastor as a resource for the kids’ adoption. NTA.
Adoptive parents’ lack of long-term planning was unfair to all
Choosing not to raise adopted kids. NTA, fair decision.
NTA commenter calls parents ‘selfish bastards’
NTA. Commenter questions OP’s childhood and criticizes parents’ selfishness.
Not obligated to care for adopted kids, parents should’ve discussed
NTA, commenter empathizes with situation and points out flaws
Savage NTA comment about adopted siblings with no connection
Compassionate comment expressing sympathy for adopted children’s situation.
Taking in kids you won’t raise? NTA says this commenter
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NTA suggests godparents & wills for neglected adopted kids
NTA, but parents should ensure care for adopted kids with inheritance.
Urgent action needed to protect adopted kids from negligent guardians
NTA. Your parents are irresponsible, not you
Adopted kids are not play toys, NTA made the point
NTA suggests fostering over adoption, hopes kids find loving home
NTA commenter calls out poor planning and worries for children.
NTA for not wanting to raise adopted kids.
A 74-year-old refusing to adopt a child. NTA or not?
NTA for refusing to raise adopted kids of unknown parents.
NTA commenter questions parents’ lack of preparation and expresses sympathy.
Adopted kids not your responsibility, NTA. Hope they’re okay
Adopting at an old age? NTA for not wanting responsibility.
Age is just a number, but responsibility is not
Adoptive parents expect adult child to raise their young adoptees. NTA.
Legal recourse to refuse custody if parents ignore objections. NTA
NTA for refusing to raise adopted kids of elderly parents.
No obligation to raise adopted kids, poor planning on parents’ part
Challenging comment on the responsibility of adopting children.
Heartbreaking story of an adopted girl who was kidnapped from Uganda.
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Protecting children and following standards is crucial in adoption.
NTA calls out selfish parents adopting children for empty nest syndrome.
NTA. Adopting kids without planning for their future was wrong
NTA prioritizes parents’ responsibility towards adopted kids over a puppy.
NTA. OP’s parents were selfish adopting kids at their age.
Adopted grandkids? Not my responsibility. NTA
Concerned commenter suggests reporting unfit family for children’s safety
Suggests involving other family members in guardianship discussion
NTA: Refusing to raise adopted kids of irresponsible parents
NTA commenter defends OP’s decision not to raise adopted kids.
Not obligated to parent adopted kids if parents die. NTA
Adopted kids as a burden? NTA stands firm.
NTA says it’s better for kids if man doesn’t adopt.
NTA for refusing to raise parents’ adopted kids if they die
NTA defends not raising adopted kids, suggests foster parenting instead
Elderly parents expect too much? NTA takes stand.
Adoptee sympathizes with OP’s NTA decision, blames parents’ poor judgement.
Adopting for selfish reasons? NTA commenters weigh in
