Imagine being 8 months pregnant and having to deal with a nosy, snarky 9-year-old niece who constantly interrupts adult conversations and questions your every move. That’s the reality for this woman, who’s been babysitting her brother and sister-in-law’s daughter free of charge, often at the last minute. But when her sister-in-law asked her to watch their daughter during an important appointment, she finally put her foot down. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale.
Two Pregnant Sisters-in-Law
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Babysitting Duties
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Curiosity or Nosiness?
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No Reprimands
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Paying Bills and Privacy Invasion
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Patient Auntie
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YouTube Drama
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Child vs. Adult
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Ultrasound Appointment Dilemma
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Conflicting Schedules ⏰
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A Suggestion ️
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Snarky Behavior Unwanted
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Refusing to Babysit
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Clarifications
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YouTube Safety and School
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Auntie’s Breaking Point
After countless babysitting sessions and putting up with her snarky niece’s nosiness, this pregnant woman finally reached her limit. When asked to watch her niece during an important appointment, she suggested the girl join her parents at their ultrasound instead. But her sister-in-law refused, not wanting their daughter’s snarky behavior to interrupt the appointment. Frustrated, our protagonist refused to babysit, feeling that if her parents can’t handle her behavior, they shouldn’t p**n her off on others. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for refusing to babysit snarky niece for free

Setting boundaries with snarky niece. Tips for correcting behavior.

Commenter questions logic of niece ban, receives support and disbelief.
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Establishing boundaries with snarky niece is crucial

NTA. Don’t let cultural pressure force you into babysitting duties

NTA. Firmly setting boundaries with a snarky niece.

NTA refuses to babysit snarky niece, #1 already a little s**t

NTA commenter suggests treating the niece like an adult with explanations

NTA defends OP’s decision to not babysit snarky niece

Prenatal visits can be longer than attorney appointments, apparently.

Commenter calls out unnecessary backstory in judgement of babysitting.

Polite response: NTA, set boundaries with family without justification

Lawyer and YouTube videos: the ultimate babysitting deterrent

Don’t let them take advantage of your free childcare services

NTA, but implement a “My house, My rules” policy. Correct the child’s behavior.

Teaching social etiquette is not punishing, it’s necessary
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NTA. Don’t let a snarky niece ruin your ultrasound experience

NTA stands up for herself and sets boundaries

Teach kids about privacy early

Prioritize your life first and teach manners to the child

Pregnant woman declines babysitting request, deemed NTA by commenters

Validation posts allowed? Mods, c’mon…

Commenter suggests kid needs better guidance and parents need sitters

Stand your ground! NTA.

Pregnant woman refuses to babysit snarky niece for free. NTA.

Mom’s priorities questioned after niece’s snarky behavior.
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Context aside, commenter says NTA in snarky niece situation

Commenter calls out sub for constant YTA stories

Pregnancy is hard enough , niece is not your responsibility

Setting boundaries is NTA, but learn to say no politely

You have the right to say no to babysitting

Mother shares experience with entitled nephew, supports OP’s decision.

Short and to the point.
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Setting boundaries and ultrasound duration questioned. YouTube solution suggested.

Establishing boundaries is hard, but NTA for not babysitting.

Setting boundaries with a snarky niece. NTA.

Don’t let entitled family take advantage of you

Setting boundaries with family is important

NTA and a chance to correct snarky behavior

Setting boundaries with family before baby arrives

NTA for not wanting to babysit snarky niece during appointment
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SIL criticizes niece’s behavior, gets hit with truth bomb

NTA defends not babysitting snarky niece with witty comment

No obligation to babysit a snarky niece. NTA

Setting boundaries with snarky niece, NTA for saying no

Pregnant woman refuses to babysit snarky niece. NTA.

Lawyers bill in 15 min increments, not worth snarky comments
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Last-minute babysitting request? NTA stands up for herself

Good manners are the grease that keep society running smoothly

Nostalgia for past moderation abilities in comment section

NTA. Refusing to babysit snarky niece. Not ready for parenthood.

Set boundaries with snarky relatives. NTA for saying no.
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NTA. Polite but firm response to entitled parents

Setting boundaries with snarky niece is important for both parties

Use Orthodox Christmas to avoid babysitting snarky niece

Commenter calls out OP for toxic behavior towards niece.

Commenter calls out irresponsible parenting with a smh

Polite NTA comment sets boundaries for entitled family members

Parenting hypocrisy called out with NTA comment

Polite decline advice for babysitting snarky niece. NTA

Community responsibility vs. parental responsibility

Last Updated on June 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team