Being a single parent is tough, and finding reliable childcare can be a challenge. One single mom thought she had found the perfect solution when her sister, Caitrin, offered to babysit her four kids. The arrangement seemed to be going well, with the kids enjoying their time with their aunt and cousins. However, the mom had one rule: her sister was not to take her kids to their church. But when the mom discovered that her sister had broken this rule and her child drew a family picture without her in it, things took a dramatic turn.
A Single Mom’s Struggle

Sister to the Rescue! ♀️

The One Rule

A Weekend Gone Wrong

The Shocking Discovery ️♀️

Mom Left Out of the Picture ️

The Unraveling Truth ️♀️

Sister’s Excuses

Hurt and Betrayed

The Final Decision

Sister’s Plea

Family Opinion ️

Trust Broken, Sister Fired: Was it Too Harsh?
After discovering her sister had broken her one rule by taking her kids to a church event and her son drew a family picture without her, this single mom decided enough was enough. She fired her sister as a babysitter and enrolled her kids in daycare. But was her decision too harsh? Some family members think she’s overreacting and should talk to her sister. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
YTA for overreacting about your son’s innocent church event drawing

“YTA – Abandoning your kids and getting mad at free help? “

“YTA. No offense but what did you expect when your children are with them five days a week? They took your kids in to help. They had no obligation to help. Your sister and her husband didn’t do anything. They cared for and loved your kids. For the record she didn’t turn your kids against you. Not at all. “

“Jeez, you expect a lot for nothing! Enjoy paying for childcare! YTA.”

“YTA. Your sister can’t win for trying. “

“YTA. You left your kids for 6 months. What did you expect?”

Sibling rivalry causing family drama

“YTA. Overreacting and insecure. Let your kid have fun. “

“YTA. Your sister and her husband have been raising the kids for months and you have had weekend visitation. You chose to continue this because the kids were thriving and happy. Now you pulled that away from them because you are upset about a picture? And how is your sister ‘turning your kids against you?’ Nothing she has done has turned them against you. BTW, did you pay child support or childcare costs for those months? Did you provide food for your kids every day? Did you pay for any activities they did?”

“YTA. Your sister did you a massive favor. “

Suspicion of church events leads to questioning the babysitter’s excuses.

OP’s decision to keep the arrangement going backfires. YTA

YTA. Blaming sister for situation caused by kids being there.

Curiosity about sister’s church involvement sparks debate and suspicion

YTA, your insecurities caused you to lose the best babysitter

YTA for punishing your kids for preferring attentive caregivers

OP accused of being ungrateful for sister’s help with kids

“YTA. Your sister isn’t turning your kids against you. “
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YTA, it’s been months! Don’t be mad about a picture

“YTA were the kids staying over at their house 5 days per week? Surely there’s no need for that. You can’t blame them as they see your sister more than you.” ♀️
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YTA for blaming your sister, but it’s about guilt and love

Mom overreacts, blames sister for not being in son’s drawing

YTA for not considering the kids. Talk to your sister!
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Commenter accuses OP of being the a**hole for misdirected emotions

Parent criticized for prioritizing control over children’s happiness and well-being
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YTA for overreacting and punishing kids, but it’s a bit petty.
