Man Sparks Family Drama: Babysitting Cousins’ Kids ‘Not a Privilege’

Picture this: You’re a 28-year-old man, engaged, and your fiancée, Sarah, has just been in a car accident. You’ve taken time off work to care for her, but then your cousin, Sylvia, asks you to babysit her 4-year-old twins full time for a week while she focuses on her exams. You’re already emotionally drained from caring for Sarah, and you don’t feel you have the capacity to care for anyone else. So, you decline. And that’s when the family drama begins…

The Unexpected Request

The Gentle Decline ‍♂️

The Emotional Toll

The Reiteration

The Accusation

The Retort

The Fallout ️

The Silent Treatment

Babysitting Drama: A Family Feud Ignites

Caught in the middle of his fiancée’s recovery and his cousin’s childcare needs, our man is left in a whirlwind of family drama. After declining to babysit his cousin’s twins, he’s accused of not prioritizing family. His response? Babysitting isn’t a privilege, but a favor. This sparks a fallout, leaving the family in a tense standoff. What’s your take? Who’s in the right here? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this family fiasco…

NTA. Watching two four year olds is like herding flaming cats

NTA. ‘Sarah’s back in the hospital, thanks for asking. I’ll let her know you send her your best wishes.’ Hope Sarah feels better soon!

“NTA for prioritizing your sick fiancée over babysitting duties”

NTA at all. Two 4 year olds won’t be a problem? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

NTA: Give her the rest she needs, it’s a big win!

Babysitting cousins’ quiet kids is hilarious and exam-friendly

NTA. Sylvia should be able to take care of them easily.

Family drama unfolds as babysitting expectations clash

NTA: Prior babysitting was a favor, she’s acting entitled AF

“Cousin’s entitlement to my time backfires, NTA! “

NTA at all. Your cousin is a spoiled brat.

NTA, refusing to babysit bratty cousins’ kids, fiancé supports you.

Babysitting is a favor, not a treat. NTA

NTA: Sylvia’s tantrums for free child care are exhausting

NTA: Babysitting drama! She’s taking advantage of your kindness

Sylvia thinks it’s easy, let her handle it. NTA

NTA calls out entitled cousin’s logic, suggests using it against her

NTA: Injured partner > babysitting cousins’ kids for studying

Parenting responsibility: favor or privilege? Family time boundaries.

Setting boundaries with family is important.

Delusional aunt sparks family drama. NTA.

NTA: Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries

NTA Sylvia accused of neglecting kids. Sarah defends her family.

Taking care of two 4-year-olds for a week? Not easy! NTA.

NTA – Cousin’s entitlement and ungratefulness is outrageous!

Commenter calls out entitled cousin’s flawed logic and offers solution

Commenter calls out entitled cousin’s flawed logic, suggests alternative approach.

NTA: Sylvia’s empty threat backfires, leaving her desperate for sitters

Parenting is hard, but prioritizing your family comes first. NTA

Cutting off family over babysitting dispute?

NTA. Prioritizing injured fiance over entitled cousin and her kids.

Supportive family offers love and advocacy. NTA

Cousin’s selfishness sparks family drama. NTA stands their ground.

NTA. Stand up to her! Don’t let her take advantage!

Engaging comment: NTA calls out entitled cousin’s flawed logic.

NTA. Shutting down family drama like a boss!

Delusional cousin thinks she’s doing you a favor by asking

You’re NTA. No doubt about it!

NTA. Sylvia needs a reality check and some gratitude

NTA calls out entitled cousin’s flawed logic in babysitting dispute

Sylvia’s ex sparks drama, but is he really the a**hole?

NTA – Declining a favor for valid reasons, no guilt necessary

NTA! Fiancé survived accident, cousin can’t understand? Piece of work!

NTA: Finally standing up to Sylvia and her entitled behavior!

NTA: Entitled cousin expects free babysitting, sparks family drama

NTA: Cousin doesn’t deserve free babysitting, she’s selfish and an a**hole

You’re definitely NTA! Let’s hear your story and advice!

Fiance’s needs trump cousins’ wants. Prioritizing family

Not the a**hole. Drama unfolds over babysitting cousins’ kids.

NTA. Family first, but choose wisely

NTA Sarah is your priority, not entitled drama queen cousin

Prioritizing your fiancée over your cousin can lead to trouble!

Sylvia’s entitlement to free childcare backfires, OP is NTA

Family drama unfolds as cousin tries to separate engaged couple

Fiancé vs Cousin Drama: Prioritizing Love or Family? NTA

Choosing love over family?

NTA. Family taking her for granted to watch her kids.

Supportive comment wishes fast recovery for the lady

NTA. Cousin regrets ending babysitting favor. Karma strikes back.

Delusional mom thinks dad not wanting kids isn’t a reality check