Imagine coming out of the bathroom to see your newborn baby tumbling down the stairs. That’s exactly what happened to this 25-year-old mom, who was left in tears after her little brother’s prank went too far. With her husband Marcus at work, she asked her brother Jacob to watch their 2-month-old daughter for a few minutes. What happened next left her in shock and questioning her reaction.
A Family in Need

Living Together Harmoniously

A Terrifying Moment

The Heart-Stopping Prank

Hysteria and Relief

Jacob’s Twisted Humor

Begging for Forgiveness

Desperate Pleas

Mom’s Intervention

Second Thoughts

Was the Sister Too Harsh?
After witnessing what she believed to be her daughter falling down the stairs, this mom went into full panic mode, only to discover it was a twisted prank by her little brother Jacob. Enraged, she kicked him out of the house, but now she’s questioning if she overreacted. With her mom and husband suggesting that Jacob deserves a second chance, she’s left wondering if her actions were too harsh. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
Supportive comment acknowledges consequences of dangerous prank.

Setting boundaries and consequences for dangerous pranks is important. ♀️

Understanding NTA comment empathizes with sleep-deprived new mom

Parent demands explanation for heart-stopping prank

Teens should learn consequences for dumb pranks
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Pranks should be funny, not traumatic. ‘Boys will be boys’ BS defended.
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Pranks can go too far and have serious consequences. NTA.

Emotional response to heart-stopping prank, but no A-hole here

Sending him back to mom was the right move. #NTA
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Don’t mess with sisters, especially not with heart-stopping pranks

Childhood prank gone wrong. NTA for not participating.

Being NTA doesn’t mean little brother’s prank was harmless

Parent empathizes with OP’s reaction to dangerous prank.

Sibling drama: NTA for kicking out brother, mom has nerve.

Serious comment, no room for heartless pranks on babies

Reflecting on a past prank, commenter advises talking to brother.

Don’t burn the bridge, talk to him and explain.

NTA. Brother’s prank was terrifying and mom needs help.

Double standards much? NTA for kicking out brother.

NTA, understandable reaction. Apology needed before second chance

ESH, but punishment should match the crime. Is this a pattern?

NTA stands firm against brother’s dangerous prank, calls out enablers.

NTA defends sister’s decision to kick out brother over dangerous prank.
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NTA. Brother’s prank cost him trust, mother annoyed with him.

Intense reaction to heartless prank with strong language

A heart-stopping prank? Definitely NTA. Not funny at all

Prank or not, pretending to harm a baby is sick

Brother’s dangerous behavior warrants caution around children. NTA.

NTA. A heart-stopping prank is never funny, especially with kids

Heart-stopping prank on sister’s kid, 17, unacceptable. NTA.

Brother’s heartless prank on newborn leads to deserved eviction. #NTA

A heart-stopping prank at the expense of a child? NTA.
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17-year-old brother’s heart-stopping prank leads to ESH judgement.

NTA commenter warns against dangerous prank on young infant

Premeditated prank leads to brother’s eviction. NTA.

Brother’s prank crosses a line, commenter calls it out

Defending the OP’s reaction to a heart-stopping prank

Teaching a lesson: NTA for kicking out brother over prank

17-year-old brother gets kicked out for being a little sh*t

Pranks can be dangerous and not funny. NTA.

Understanding and forgiveness for a dumb teen’s heart-stopping prank. NTA

Mother’s response to heart-stopping prank is unacceptable. NTA.

NTA for calling out the prank, but cutting off is harsh.
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Brother’s heart-stopping prank leads to sister’s justified reaction. NTA

Poetry professor’s wise words on un-feeling something. NTA.

Consequences for pranks, even for kids. NTA is right

NTA, but the prank destroyed trust. Brother needs reflection

NTA commenter empathizes with OP and suggests talking to brother.

New parents’ biggest fears weaponized NTA

A mother shares her own heart-stopping experience, condemning the prank.

Brother’s heart-stopping prank was idiotic and lacking empathy. NTA.

Mom stopped parenting him, let her deal with the consequences

Brother not at fault for prank on sleep-deprived sister. NTA

Sibling solidarity against dangerous pranks

Teen’s heart-stopping prank leads to consequences and life lessons.

Understanding response to NTA comment on heart-stopping prank.
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Protective dad agrees with kicking brother out over dangerous prank.

Support for not allowing a ‘dumb teen’ near a small child
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Letting someone believe their child is hurt for laughs? #NTA

Pranks are meant to confuse, not abuse. Emotional abuse is unacceptable. NTA.

Asking for context on Jacob’s behavior, commenter says NTA.

Sister kicks out brother over prank. NTA. Let mom handle.

NTA. Kicking him out was understandable. Wait for remorse before deciding.

Harmful pranks cost loved ones. Wakeup call for brother.

Infant prank leads to brother’s eviction. NTA verdict unanimous.

Justified reaction to a heart-stopping prank

Pranks are fun, but not when they harm someone’s health

Disgust at defending a heart-stopping prank on a child
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Don’t let him back in and trust your instincts.

New mom not amused by brother’s heart-stopping prank

Sibling prank gone too far. Serious conversation needed.

Mother expects forgiveness after kicking brother out? NTA wins.
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New mother defends herself against unsupportive family members.

Mother expresses shock and disbelief at the brother’s prank.

Sibling prank goes too far, commenter supports sister’s decision.

Support for sister’s decision to kick out prankster brother
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User sympathizes with commenter’s anger over heart-stopping prank.

Traumatizing prank, brother kicked out. NTA for taking action.

Heartbreaking story of a child’s fall, supporting NTA judgement.

OP receives judgement for over-reacting to brother’s prank
