Single Dad’s Babysitting Dilemma: Is He the Bad Guy?

Being a single parent is no easy task, especially when it comes to balancing work and family life. One dad found himself in a tricky situation when he asked his 18-year-old son to babysit his 11-year-old sister. The son’s reaction? Let’s just say it wasn’t what the dad expected. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, as this story has it all: drama, heartbreak, and a dash of moral ambiguity.

Dad’s Dilemma: Babysitter Needed

Meeting Forces Babysitting Request

No Luck Finding a Babysitter

Son’s First Babysitting Offer

Son Refuses the Deal ❌

Meeting Cancelled, Zoom to the Rescue ️

Son Asks for Money, Dad Sees Opportunity

Dad’s Counteroffer: Babysit or No Money

Son’s Outrage: “Not Fair!”

Dad Stands His Ground

Little Sister’s Heartbreak

Dad’s Plan: Father-Daughter Day? ‍

The Babysitting Battle: Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong?

In a whirlwind of emotions, this single dad found himself in a tough spot when his 18-year-old son refused to babysit his younger sister for a day. The son’s outrage escalated when the dad offered the same babysitting deal in exchange for money to take his girlfriend out. With accusations of being a horrible parent and sibling heartbreak, this story leaves us wondering: is the dad in the wrong, or is the son overreacting? Let’s dive into the internet’s top reactions to this family drama…

Spoilt brat or entitled? NTA dad faces babysitting dilemma

NTA. Commenter explains parentification and refutes son’s accusations.

Single dad offers son $100 to babysit, called NTA but admits fault.

Engaging response to NTA comment on babysitting dilemma

Single dad asks for small favor, gets called a bad guy

Monetizing sibling babysitting: A first world concept?

Single dad could have had a chill day with girlfriend.

Single dad not the a**hole for not forcing upset brother to babysit

Sibling babysitting for $100? NTA commenters say dad’s too lenient.

Advice for a single dad on parenting his 18-year-old son. ‍

Single dad deals with entitled son’s babysitting demands. NTA

Is it common for 11 year olds to need babysitters?

Single dad faces babysitting dilemma, comment suggests alternative job options.

18-year-old son needs job, not dad’s babysitting money.

Teaching responsibility: NTA, offered job, daughter can pick another activity

Single dad’s son refuses to babysit for free. NTA.

NTA parentification is a serious issue, but $100 for 6 hours is a great deal.

Generous dad offers money for work, NTA

Debate over leaving an 11yo home alone sparks legal concerns

Dad not the a**hole for refusing to pay bratty friend.

Dad gets validation for babysitting offer, wholesome Saturday ahead!

Family obligations: NTA for refusing to babysit for free

Single dad accused of parentification by commenter, son called jerk.

Single dad faces entitled son over babysitting payment. NTA wins.

Teaching kids the value of hard work

Fair trade for babysitting, NTA. Paying for services is reasonable.

Single dad offers payment for one-time babysitting, not the a**hole.

NTA commenter receives mixed responses on parenting criticism.

Dad stands his ground against entitled son. NTA

18-year-old son needs to learn financial responsibility

Fair pay, NTA! Single dad’s babysitting dilemma

Single dad not at fault for asking for babysitting help

Single dad offers son $100 to babysit sister, but is it fair?

Curious about age and chores, but not changing judgement

Is an 11-year-old too old for a babysitter?

Single dad chooses responsibility over treating girlfriend.

An 11-year-old can handle 6 hours alone, NTA parent gives advice

Dad’s solution earns him NTA judgement and teaches responsibility

18 y/o son needs to pay rent or babysit for free

Commenter calls out someone as an AH

Siblings should help each other out without expecting payment

Sibling refuses to babysit for work, NTA for being upset.

Engaging in family duties without whining

Empathetic reply defends OP’s decision to pay 18yo babysitter.

Not the a**hole for occasional babysitting.

Sibling guilt-tripping single dad for babysitting, NTA wins

Teen babysitter demands payment after turning down offer. NTA wins.

Generous babysitting offer sparks NTA comment and agreement.

Sibling babysitting for free? NTA sets the record straight

Defending against parentification accusations with NTA.

Sibling babysitting isn’t parentification. NTA, easy money

Single dad not the a**hole for asking adult son for help

Adult son demands $100 for 6-hour babysitting, calls dad bad parent. NTA.

Commenter warns against enabling entitled behavior with money

Commenter finds dad’s entitlement funny, declares him NTA.

Generous payment for babysitting earns NTA commenter approval

Mexican upbringing made babysitting a responsibility, $100 was a bonus

Age mix-up leads to confusion in babysitting situation

Sibling love prevails

Commenter calls out entitled son for not working for $16.65/hr

Refusing easy work with good pay? Not the a**hole!

Adult son asks for money to babysit, NTA response

Generous offer to babysit sparks nostalgic memories

Commenter supports single dad’s babysitting decision and calls son a ‘dink’